VSIM prequiz Edith Jacobson
A provider orders docusate sodium 100 mg PO twice a day for an older patient. The pharmacy provides docusate sodium liquid 150 mg/15 mL. How much medication should the nurse administer?
10 mL
Which nursing intervention(s) should a nurse anticipate for an older patient with a hip fracture? (Select all that apply.)
Prevent skin breakdown by frequent repositioning Maintain non-weight bearing status. Reassess the affected extremity. Use logrolling techniques to turn the patient in bed.
An older adult is admitted for a hip fracture and is confined to bed. What is the priority action by the nurse to decrease the risk of pressure injury?
Reposition the patient every 2 hours.
Which subjective question(s) by the nurse assist in identifying common problems experienced in older adults that can lead to negative outcomes? (Select all that apply.)
"How well do you usually sleep?" "Is this the first time you have fallen?", "Have you had any difficulty eating?"
An older adult patient has been admitted for a hip fracture. The nurse is assessing fall risk using a fall risk tool. What essential element(s) should the tool assess? (Select all that apply.)
Medications Mental and emotional status Sensory impairments Symptoms of dizziness
Devices such as pillows, trapeze bars, special mattresses, and trochanter rolls are used for what primary purpose?
To alleviate pressure and maintain proper body alignment
Which age-related change(s) increase the risk for complications after illness or injury in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
Altered pain and pressure perception Fragile blood vessels Decreased skin elasticity Decreased muscle strength and bone demineralization
The nurse performs a focused musculoskeletal assessment on a patient with a hip fracture. Which of the following should the nurse include for this type of assessment? (Select all that apply.)
Muscle weakness Pain
