Nursing 3403 - Exam 2
which is the best example of polypharmacy? a. your pt is filling her medications at more than 1 drugstore b. your pt is taking more than 2 meds c. your pt is taking more than 9 meds d. your pt is taking a potentially inappropriate combination of meds
c
why are older adults more at risk of problems with polypharmacy? a. older adults are taking lots of meds b. older adults are less likely to see a physician c. older adults are more likely to have comorbidities requiring pharmacologic intervention d. all of the above
c
when developing the plan of care for an older adult who is hospitalized for an acute illness, the nurse should: a. use a standardized geriatric nursing care plan b. plan for likely long-term-care transfer to allow additional time for recovery c. consider the pre-admission functional abilities when setting patient goals d. minimize activity level during hospitalization
c
during a visit to the ED, a 92 y/o man discloses that he just suddenly started dribbling when he urinates. which of the following might be a reason for the incontinence. a. diet b. old age c. laziness when urinating d. underlying cause, such as an infection
d
the nurse is planning care with an older adult who is at risk for falling because of postural hypotension. which of the following will be most effective in preventing falls in this client? a. complete a fall diary b. attach a sensor to the client that will alarm when client attempts to get up c. encourage a family member to stay with the client d. instruct the client to sit, obtain balance, dangle legs, and raise slowly
d
which of the following interventions would the nurse include in a bowel retraining program for a patient in an extended care facility? a. administering a daily oil-retention enema b. limiting fluid intake at breakfast and lunch c. reducing the intake of high residue foods d. toileting the patient at the same time daily
d
which insurance helps cover some skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care under certain conditions?
medicare part A
