Question 1

The nurse best addresses the possible intrinsic factors that contribute to falls experienced by older adult patients in an acute care setting by:

Accepted Answer

A) encouraging patients to wear their glasses. 
B) keeping a low-level light on in the room at night. 
C) keeping the patient's bed low to the floor. 
D) assessing the room for clutter on the floor. 
A) encouraging patients to wear their glasses. 
B) keeping a low-level light on in the room at night. 
C) keeping the patient's bed low to the floor. 
D) assessing the room for clutter on the floor.

Question 2

A patient is on hospice care.Which situation would result in an acute hospitalization?

Accepted Answer

A) Progression of disease 
B) Intractable pain 
C) New pressure ulcer 
D) Bladder infection 
A) Progression of disease 
B) Intractable pain 
C) New pressure ulcer 
D) Bladder infection

Question 3

The nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a patient recovering from a cerebral vascular accident that has resulted in a mild loss of muscle function in his right arm and leg.The nurse is best addressing the patient's need via the functional model of care when:

Accepted Answer

A) assessing the patient's right-sided muscle strength daily. 
B) reaffirming to the patient that physical therapy will improve his muscle strength. 
C) instructing the patient's family on how to properly assist the patient in walking. 
D) placing the telephone where the patient can reach it with his left hand. 
A) assessing the patient's right-sided muscle strength daily. 
B) reaffirming to the patient that physical therapy will improve his muscle strength. 
C) instructing the patient's family on how to properly assist the patient in walking. 
D) placing the telephone where the patient can reach it with his left hand.

The nurse best addresses the possible intrinsic factors that contribute to falls experienced by older adult patients in an acute care setting by:

A patient is on hospice care.Which situation would result in an acute hospitalization?

The nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a patient recovering from a cerebral vascular accident that has resulted in a mild loss of muscle function in his right arm and leg.The nurse is best addressing the patient's need via the functional model of care when:

Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

Theories of Aging

Legal and Ethical Issues

Gerontologic Assessment

Cultural Influences

Family Influences

Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

Health Promotion and Illnessdisability Prevention

Nutrition

Sleep and Activity

Safety

Sexuality and Aging

Pain

Infection

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Cancer

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Pharmacologic Management

Cardiovascular Function

Respiratory Function

Endocrine Function

Gastrointestinal Function

Musculoskeletal Function

Urinary Function

Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Integumentary Function

Sensory Function

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Exam 9: Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults

The nurse best addresses the possible intrinsic factors that contribute to falls experienced by older adult patients in an acute care setting by:

A patient is on hospice care.Which situation would result in an acute hospitalization?

The nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a patient recovering from a cerebral vascular accident that has resulted in a mild loss of muscle function in his right arm and leg.The nurse is best addressing the patient's need via the functional model of care when:

Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

Theories of Aging

Legal and Ethical Issues

Gerontologic Assessment

Cultural Influences

Family Influences

Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

Health Promotion and Illnessdisability Prevention

Nutrition

Sleep and Activity

Safety

Sexuality and Aging

Pain

Infection

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Cancer

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Pharmacologic Management

Cardiovascular Function

Respiratory Function

Endocrine Function

Gastrointestinal Function

Musculoskeletal Function

Urinary Function

Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Integumentary Function

Sensory Function

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