skin
Name the three main layers of the skin.
Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous tissue.
What common bowel problem occurs in the geriatric population due to decreased GI motility and medication side effects?
What is constipation?
Which ethical principle means “do no harm”?
What is nonmaleficence?
What does ISBARR stand for?
What is Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, Read-back?
Which part of the nursing process involves collecting data?
what is the assessment?
What is the purpose of the epidermis?
Protection and barrier against infection.
Name two risk factors for falls in older adults.
What are impaired mobility, vision changes, medications, or environmental hazards?
Which organization publishes the Code of Ethics for Nurses?
What is the American Nurses Association (ANA)?
Which part of a SOAP note includes the nurse’s measurable findings, such as vital signs?
What is objective?
Nursing diagnoses must be written in what format?
What is Problem → Related to → As evidenced by?
What does the Braden Scale assess?
risk for pressure ulcers
Teaching an older adult to rise slowly from bed helps prevent what complication?
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Giving a placebo without a patient’s knowledge violates which ethical principle?
What is veracity (truth-telling)?
Asking, “Can you tell me more about your pain?” is what type of question?
What is an open-ended question?
What is an example of a nursing outcome/goal for a patient at risk for falls?
What is, “The patient will remain free from falls during hospitalization”?
Which type of skin lesion is a flat, discolored area, such as a freckle?
What is a macule?
An older adult reports decreased appetite and constipation. What should the nurse recommend increasing in the diet?
What are fluids and fiber?
Which ethical principle emphasizes the patient’s right to make their own decisions?
What is autonomy?
Give an example of a barrier to communication.
What is giving false reassurance, changing the subject, or using medical jargon?
Give one example of subjective and one of objective data.
ex:
Subjective: “I feel dizzy.” Objective: BP 140/90.
List one geriatric skin consideration related to aging.
Thinner skin, slower healing, decreased moisture, increased tear risk.
Which nursing intervention best prevents falls at night in hospitalized older adults?
What is placing a nightlight or ensuring the call light is within reach?
A nurse teaching older adults about safe medication management is practicing which part of the nursing process?
What is health education / patient advocacy?
A patient says, “I’m afraid to die.” What’s the most appropriate therapeutic response?
What is, “Can you tell me more about what you are feeling?”
What makes a nursing goal SMART?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.