NUR 257 Concepts of Aging & Chronic Illness
Exam 1
Question:
geriatric syndromes examples
Answer:
pressure ulcers
sleep disorders
delirium
frailty
Question:
A pt who states "i was forced to retire 5 years early" indicates a need for
Answer:
referral to support
,Question:
elderly at highest risk for elder abuse
Answer:
elder with Alzheimer’s
Question:
The nurse assesses an older adult who has a broken arm and multiple
bruises. What action should the nurse take?
Answer:
ask the client if they feel safe
Question:
As a nurse who works in the ED, you have 4 patients are all admitted for
dehydration. Which should be seen 1st?
Answer:
pt who reports tingling of the toes and has an HgBA1C of 8%
Question:
Examples of I-ADL's
Answer:
shopping
preparing meals
, taking meds
Question:
a pressure ulcer is considered neglect when it is a
Answer:
stage 4 pressure ulcer
Question:
priority for an actively dying patient
Answer:
comfort (O2, pain meds)
Question:
what should be included in the plan of care for a patient who is on hospice
(end of life) care?
Answer:
assist and encourage the patient and their family to engage in activities
together
Exam 1
Question:
geriatric syndromes examples
Answer:
pressure ulcers
sleep disorders
delirium
frailty
Question:
A pt who states "i was forced to retire 5 years early" indicates a need for
Answer:
referral to support
,Question:
elderly at highest risk for elder abuse
Answer:
elder with Alzheimer’s
Question:
The nurse assesses an older adult who has a broken arm and multiple
bruises. What action should the nurse take?
Answer:
ask the client if they feel safe
Question:
As a nurse who works in the ED, you have 4 patients are all admitted for
dehydration. Which should be seen 1st?
Answer:
pt who reports tingling of the toes and has an HgBA1C of 8%
Question:
Examples of I-ADL's
Answer:
shopping
preparing meals
, taking meds
Question:
a pressure ulcer is considered neglect when it is a
Answer:
stage 4 pressure ulcer
Question:
priority for an actively dying patient
Answer:
comfort (O2, pain meds)
Question:
what should be included in the plan of care for a patient who is on hospice
(end of life) care?
Answer:
assist and encourage the patient and their family to engage in activities
together
