Question 1

What is the primary focus of a fall prevention program in a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improving balance 
B)  Improving muscle mass 
C)  Improving circulation 
D)  Increase in the knowledge base about falls 
A)  Improving balance 
B)  Improving muscle mass 
C)  Improving circulation 
D)  Increase in the knowledge base about falls

Question 2

The nurse in a long-term care facility awards stickers to certified nursing assistants who consistently __________. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  report broken tiles in the shower room and bathrooms 
B)  mop up spills 
C)  assist residents to hurry 
D)  remind residents to use walkers 
E)  retie residents' shoelaces 
A)  report broken tiles in the shower room and bathrooms 
B)  mop up spills 
C)  assist residents to hurry 
D)  remind residents to use walkers 
E)  retie residents' shoelaces

Question 3

What is an expected assessment finding in an older adult suffering from hyperthermia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive perspiration 
B)  Bradycardia 
C)  Temperature of 100° F 
D)  Leg cramps 
A)  Excessive perspiration 
B)  Bradycardia 
C)  Temperature of 100° F 
D)  Leg cramps

Question 4

What is a common reason that an older adult may deny that he has fallen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fear that he will fall again 
B)  Fear of being hospitalized for treatment 
C)  Afraid of being seen as frail and dependent 
D)  Fear of being considered clumsy 
A)  Fear that he will fall again 
B)  Fear of being hospitalized for treatment 
C)  Afraid of being seen as frail and dependent 
D)  Fear of being considered clumsy

Question 5

Which of the following would least improve home security?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peephole in the door at a convenient height 
B)  Brightly lit porch 
C)  Large dog with a loud bark 
D)  Hook and eye latch on the screen door 
A)  Peephole in the door at a convenient height 
B)  Brightly lit porch 
C)  Large dog with a loud bark 
D)  Hook and eye latch on the screen door

Question 6

What are external factors that may be a safety threat to the older adult? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Fire hazards 
B)  Lack of home security 
C)  Vehicular accidents 
D)  Thermal hazards 
E)  Sensory deficit 
A)  Fire hazards 
B)  Lack of home security 
C)  Vehicular accidents 
D)  Thermal hazards 
E)  Sensory deficit

Question 7

Why does the home health nurse give his 90-year-old patient a framed poster that says "We need each other."?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insure that the patient will take care not to fall. 
B)  Remind the patient to ask for assistance when needed. 
C)  Encourage the patient to take pride in his independence. 
D)  Reinforce that the patient should not attempt any activity without help. 
A)  Insure that the patient will take care not to fall. 
B)  Remind the patient to ask for assistance when needed. 
C)  Encourage the patient to take pride in his independence. 
D)  Reinforce that the patient should not attempt any activity without help.

Question 8

The home health nurse is assessing the patient's home. Which of the following would be identified as a fall risk? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Brightly lit rooms 
B)  Pantry food at an accessible level 
C)  Colorful scatter rugs marking doorways and steps 
D)  Wearing comfortable laced tennis shoes 
E)  Attractive, low, magazine rack beside a chair 
A)  Brightly lit rooms 
B)  Pantry food at an accessible level 
C)  Colorful scatter rugs marking doorways and steps 
D)  Wearing comfortable laced tennis shoes 
E)  Attractive, low, magazine rack beside a chair

What is the primary focus of a fall prevention program in a long-term care facility?

The nurse in a long-term care facility awards stickers to certified nursing assistants who consistently __________. (Select all that apply.)

What is an expected assessment finding in an older adult suffering from hyperthermia?

What is a common reason that an older adult may deny that he has fallen?

Which of the following would least improve home security?

What are external factors that may be a safety threat to the older adult? (Select all that apply.)

Why does the home health nurse give his 90-year-old patient a framed poster that says "We need each other."?

The home health nurse is assessing the patient's home. Which of the following would be identified as a fall risk? (Select all that apply.)

Trends and Issues

Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Communicating with Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Medications and Older Adults

Health Assessment for Older Adults

Cognition and Perception

Self Perception and Self-Concept

Roles and Relationships

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-of-Life Care

Sexuality and Aging

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Elimination

Activity and Exercise

Sleep and Rest

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Exam 9: Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

What is the primary focus of a fall prevention program in a long-term care facility?

The nurse in a long-term care facility awards stickers to certified nursing assistants who consistently __________. (Select all that apply.)

What is an expected assessment finding in an older adult suffering from hyperthermia?

What is a common reason that an older adult may deny that he has fallen?

Which of the following would least improve home security?

What are external factors that may be a safety threat to the older adult? (Select all that apply.)

Why does the home health nurse give his 90-year-old patient a framed poster that says "We need each other."?

The home health nurse is assessing the patient's home. Which of the following would be identified as a fall risk? (Select all that apply.)

Trends and Issues

Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Communicating with Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Medications and Older Adults

Health Assessment for Older Adults

Cognition and Perception

Self Perception and Self-Concept

Roles and Relationships

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-of-Life Care

Sexuality and Aging

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Elimination

Activity and Exercise

Sleep and Rest

Filters