NUR 163 Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients
Final Exam
Question:
People living with high stress may have feelings of.
Answer:
Poor self-worth or low self-esteem
Question:
Why are signs of alcohol and drug abuse sometimes missed in the elderly?
Answer:
They mimic age-related changes such as bone density changes, urinary incontinence, altered sleep patterns, unsteadiness, hypertension, stomach complaints and falls
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Question:
What can prevent illness or improve a person's ability to cope with existing illness
Answer:
Decreasing the number of stressors or the level of stress.
Question:
Problem-focused coping
Answer:
Attempt to change or eliminate the stressful event or threat.
Question:
If someone is overcoming any kind of surgery, what is important?
Answer:
A diet high in protein
Question:
Is strenuous exercise good for the elderly?
Answer:
No
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Question:
What does a physical therapist assess for?
Answer:
Gait, pain and ROM
Question:
If you have a patient who is bed bound what should you do?
Answer:
ROM, isometric exercises
Question:
What is a good exercise for a patient who have osteoporosis?
Answer:
Wight bearing exercise
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If someone is in pain and you are trying to do something to improve the pain, what can you do?
Answer:
Find something that improves the pain by ASKING them
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Question:
Orthostatic Hypotension
Answer:
When a person stands up, blood pressure drops, person could faint
Question:
What are interventions for orthostatic hypotension?
Answer:
Have patient stand up slowly, let patient sit on the side of the bed and dangle feet.
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Intervention for someone experiencing shortness of breath?
Answer:
Encourage patient to take frequent breaks
Question:
What is polypharmacy?
Answer:
Multiple medications, multiple providers
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