Module 6: Home Safety & the Aging Adult: Elderly Client's Home

The community/public health nurse is completing a home safety assessment for an elderly adult at the request of his children. Which of the following questions are appropriate for this type of assessment? (Select all that apply) a) "is a telephone readily available at all times in case of emergency?" b) "are there laundry facilities available?" c) "are there nightlights located in the bedroom, hall, and bathroom?" d) "are there grab bars in the bathroom by the toilet and in the bathtub/shower area?" e) "is the stove gas or electric?"

a) "is a telephone readily available at all times in case of emergency?" c) "are there nightlights located in the bedroom, hall, and bathroom?" d) "are there grab bars in the bathroom by the toilet and in the bathtub/shower area?"

The community /public health nurse is providing immunization teaching to a group of senior citizens. Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse the need for further teaching? a) "the pneumococcal vaccine is more effective if I get it every year." b) "I will need to get the influenza vaccine annually." c) "It is important that I keep my tetanus immunization updated at least every 10 years." d) "I need to get the herpes zoster vaccine just once".

a) "the pneumococcal vaccine is more effective if I get it every year."

When considering safety for the elders in the community, which statement(s) are true? (select all that apply) a) Elderly people are at greater risk for pedestrian injuries. b) Elderly people are at higher risk for problems with excessive heat and cold temperatures. c) Elderly people are at higher risk for being a victim of a crime by a stranger. d) Elderly people are at higher risk for injury caused by auto accidents.

a) Elderly people are at greater risk for pedestrian injuries. b) Elderly people are at higher risk for problems with excessive heat and cold temperatures. d) Elderly people are at higher risk for injury caused by auto accidents.

Approximately 1/3 of people over age 65 in the U.S. experience falls each year. Which of the following are the most common reasons for falls in those over age 65? a) drug interactions b) proper lighting in the home c) environmental hazards d) poor vision e) problems with balance

a) drug interactions c) environmental hazards d) poor vision e) problems with balance

Universal design features for the home environment contain components that work well for all age ranges. Such design features include which of the following: (select all that apply) a) non-slip floors, bathtubs, and showers b) at least one "no-step" entry to the home c) door handles and faucets that require twisting to operate d) three-foot wide corridors that are free from hazards and steps connecting all rooms e) windows that crank open and closed

a) non-slip floors, bathtubs, and showers b) at least one "no-step" entry to the home d) three-foot wide corridors that are free from hazards and steps connecting all rooms

When presenting a workshop at a community center, you overhear 2 community/public health nurses talking. Which of the following statements by the nurses are misconceptions of the elderly people? (select all that apply) a) "just like younger people, older adults are capable of learning new things" b) "it is normal for older adults to become childlike, forgetful, and confused." c) "many older adults live very full lives, and engage in volunteering, exercising, and traveling." d) "as a person ages, his/her personality remains fairly constant" e) "as people get older, they naturally withdrawal from activities and become sedentary."

b) "it is normal for older adults to become childlike, forgetful, and confused." e) "as people get older, they naturally withdrawal from activities and become sedentary."

Community/public health nurses make a significant contribution to the health of senior citizens in communities. The nurse's role of educator, in particular, is an important role. Which of the following are important topics for educating senior citizens? (select all that apply) a) global health b) home safety c) Medication management d) Parenting e) Advance directives planning f) Proper nutrition and regular exercise g) Family planning

b) home safety c) Medication management e) Advance directives planning f) Proper nutrition and regular exercise

The community/public health nurse is assessing the home environment of an elderly person who has been cared for and supported by his adult daughter. The nurse finds unsanitary living conditions, minimal food supplies, and a thermostat that is set to 64 degrees F. This is an example of: a) a busy caregiver b) environmental neglect c) elder neglect d) elder exploitation

c) elder neglect

8) The community/public health nurse is working with a senior living apartment complex to provide osteoporosis screening to residents. Which level of prevention would the nurse be implementing? a) community b) tertiary c) secondary d) primary

c) secondary

A community/public health nurse is teaching a generally healthy group of elders about fall risks. Which level of prevention is the nurse implementing? a) community b) secondary c) tertiary d) primary

d) primary