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PrepU Safety and Mobility - Grade A Guide The nurse manager on a gerontological unit is designing a rennovation for the unit and should consider which factors when deciding whether to carpet the new unit? Select all that apply. You Selected: ● Possibility of pests residing on the undersurf...

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PrepU Safety and Mobility - Grade A Guide
The nurse manager on a gerontological unit is designing a rennovation for the unit and
should consider which factors when deciding whether to carpet the new unit? Select all
that apply.
You Selected:

● Possibility of pests residing on the undersurface of carpeting
● The process of cleaning spills on carpeted surfaces
● Static electricity generated as clients walk the halls
Correct response:

● Static electricity generated as clients walk the halls
● The process of cleaning spills on carpeted surfaces
● Possibility of pests residing on the undersurface of carpeting
Explanation:
Reference:
th
● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8 ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer,
2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 464.
Safety and Mobility - Page 464
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Question 8 See full question 41s
The nurse visits the home of an older client recovering from hip replacement surgery.
What should the nurse suggest to improve safety in the bathroom?
You Selected:

● use a shower chair when in the bathtub
Correct response:

● use a shower chair when in the bathtub
Explanation:
Reference:
th
● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8 ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer,
2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 481.
Safety and Mobility - Page 481
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Question 9 See full question 38s
The nurse is concerned about an older client walking down the hall in the assisted living
facility. Which observation most likely caused the nurse to have this concern?

,You Selected:

● barefoot using a cane on the side of the weaker leg
Correct response:

● barefoot using a cane on the side of the weaker leg
Explanation:
Reference:
th
● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8 ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer,
2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 468.
Safety and Mobility - Page 468
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Question 10 See full question 1m 19s
An older client is returns to the assisted living facility after being hospitalized for
pneumonia. Which activity should the nurse suggest that the client skip in the days
ahead?
You Selected:

● showering unattended
Correct response:

● shopping trip to the mall
Explanation:
Reference:
th
● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8 ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer,
2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 471.
Safety and Mobility - Page 471
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Question 11 See full question 1m 9s
The nurse provides diet teaching to an older client with gout. Which client statement
indicates that additional instruction is required?
You Selected:

● “I can eat bacon with my eggs for breakfast.”
Correct response:

● “I can eat bacon with my eggs for breakfast.”

, Explanation:
Reference:
th
● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8 ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer,
2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 475.
Safety and Mobility - Page 475
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Question 12 See full question 1m 12s
The nurse helps a new resident move into a new room. Which action should the nurse
identify as a priority to meet the client’s micro-environmental needs?
You Selected:

● Clear path to walk to the bathroom
Correct response:

● Clear path to walk to the bathroom
Explanation:
Reference:
th
● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8 ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer,
2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 481.
Safety and Mobility - Page 481
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Question 13 See full question 45s
The nurse identifies the diagnosis Risk of Trauma for an older client. What finding
caused the nurse to select this diagnosis for the client?
You Selected:

● Poor vision
Correct response:

● Poor vision
Explanation:
Reference:
th
● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8 ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer,
2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 464.
Safety and Mobility - Page 464

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Question 14 See full question 14s
The nurse is helping an older client relocate to a new room in an assisted living facility.
Which temperature should the nurse ensure the thermostat is set for this client’s
comfort?
You Selected:

● 75°F (24°C)
Correct response:

● 75°F (24°C)
Explanation:
Reference:
th
● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8 ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer,
2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 465.
Safety and Mobility - Page 465
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Question 15 See full question 13s
The nurse notes that an older resident of an assisted living facility has stopped drinking
fluids with the evening meal. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this
resident?
You Selected:

● Restricting fluids to reduce the need to void overnight
Correct response:

● Restricting fluids to reduce the need to void overnight
Explanation:
Reference:
th
● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8 ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer,
2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 467.
Safety and Mobility - Page 467
Add a Note

Question 16 See full question 1m 14s
An older client has reduced tactile sensation of the feet. What should the nurse instruct

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