Communication
4-12 feet distance conversation is considered
social distance conversation
Engaging in continued physical and mental activity
Utilizing proper nutrition and supplement
Maintaining/developing strong support systems
Engaging in regular activities
All of the following are components of______
Mental health promotion and prevention
Which of the physiological factors increase the risk for falls in the older adults?
a) vertigo
b) micturition
c) slow reaction time
d) unsteady gait
b) micturition
Increase risk for bleeding
Do Not Resuscitate
identifying an older adult’s ability to perform self-care, self-maintenance, and physical activities, then plan appropriate nursing interventions based on the results
Functional Assessment
Cultural groups may encourage altered state of consciousness that may be viewed as mental disturbances outside the culture.
True
False
True
Inadequate lighting, Lack of handrails on stairs, Slippery floors, Throw rugs, Cords or clutter are all elements of what assessment?
environmental assessment
What is the effect of Warfarin on the older adult?
It increases their bleeding time
Select the choice which most accurately describes “palliative care”
a) Care given in an emergence or intensive care setting.
b) Care given while waiting for admission into a hospice
c) Care given to relieve or ease the symptoms of a serious condition or disease regardless of the prognosis
d) Care provided to those without a physician
c) Care given to relieve or ease the symptoms of a serious condition or disease regardless of the prognosis
To ensure effective communication with the older adults the nurse can use which of the following strategies?
a) Speak loudly
b) Stand on the side of the client when speaking to them
c)write what you are saying to the client
d) use alternate means of communication based on assessment
d) use alternate means of communication based on assessment
Lack of interest or pleasure in activities/life
Withdrawal/ self-imposed isolation
Anorexia resulting in weight loss
Problems with sleep
ARE ALL SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF __________?
Depression
a bone disorder characterized by low bone density or porous bones
Osteoporosis
All of the following are age related changes that would affect drug absorption EXCEPT:
a) Increase in gastric pH and a change in the amount of fluid within the stomach.
b)Decrease in time required for emptying stomach contents.
c) Takes stomach longer to move nutrients across the membrane
d) Reduced lean body mass.
d) Reduced lean body mass.
when communicating bad news to a client. the first step is to..
Get started: plan what to say, confirm medical facts, create a conductive environment, determine who else the patient would like present and allocate adequate time
When performing a functional assessment the nurse asked the client “Do you dress without help?”
what is she assessing
A variety of conditions can impair cerebral circulation and cause disturbance in cognitive functioning resulting in _________
Delirium
even if a fall does not result in injury, falls contribute to a loss of confidence that leads to reduced physical activity, increased dependency, and social withdrawal- this is termed?
Fallophobia
When teaching the older adults about medication taking habits, the Practical Nurse should inform him or her to:
a) take plenty of vitamins
b) take daily laxatives
c) Take few OTCs medication as possible
d) use sedatives to help induce sleep
c) Take few OTCs medication as possible
Assess what the patient knows is important when planning to give bad news.
True
False
True
IADLs and AADLs respectively means
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Advance Activities of Daily Living
Turning in lights before the rooms become dark and using night lights throughout the night.
Appropriate use of touch is helpful in decreasing agitation of clients/patients.
Controlling levels of stimulation in the afternoon.
Are all ways to prevent______
sundowners syndrome
A client is unable to lift one leg when walking during to the effects of a past stroke. Hence most times he pulls the leg or use an assistive device. what would be the risk for diagnosis for him
Risk for falls related to gait abnormality
All of the following affects drug elimination EXCEPT:
a)Reduced glomerular filtration rate.
b) Decrease in functional liver cells
c) Decreased renal tubular secretion.
d) Increased medication half-life
b) Decrease in functional liver cells
All of the following are key elements of palliative care EXCEPT:
a) Pain and symptom management
b) Psychological and spiritual support
c) Getting the patient to be DNR
d) Coordination of care
c) Getting the patient to be DNR