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SPECIALTY SERIES: GERIATRIC CARE - 2026 UPDATE | 100%
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Sentinel U / Capella University
Questions & Answers
Section 1: General Principles of Prioritization and Triage Frameworks
1. According to the Sentinel U® Geriatric Care simulation framework, what is
the first step in prioritizing patients?
A. Complete all documentation tasks before patient contact
B. Identify patients at the highest risk for injury or clinical instability
C. Administer medications in the order they appear on the MAR
D. Answer all family questions before assessing any patient
✔ Answer: B
Rationale: The core of the Prioritization of Care® series is identifying which
patient requires immediate attention based on risk and instability. The
simulation emphasizes that patient safety is the priority, focusing on those
with new-onset conditions (e.g., seizures, acute confusion, respiratory
distress) or unstable vital signs before stable patients.
2. A learner's activity report from the Sentinel U® Geriatric Care module
includes a section titled "Level of Care Selection." What is the primary
purpose of this section?
A. To calculate the daily cost of a patient's stay
B. To determine the most appropriate post-acute care setting for a patient
(e.g., Home Health, Inpatient Rehab)
C. To decide which nurse should be assigned to the patient
D. To select the patient's primary care physician
,
, WEEK 5 SENTINEL U:PRIORITIZATION OF CARE® V.2
SPECIALTY SERIES: GERIATRIC CARE - 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT .\
Sentinel U / Capella University
Questions & Answers
Section 1: General Principles of Prioritization and Triage Frameworks
1. According to the Sentinel U® Geriatric Care simulation framework, what is
the first step in prioritizing patients?
A. Complete all documentation tasks before patient contact
B. Identify patients at the highest risk for injury or clinical instability
C. Administer medications in the order they appear on the MAR
D. Answer all family questions before assessing any patient
✔ Answer: B
Rationale: The core of the Prioritization of Care® series is identifying which
patient requires immediate attention based on risk and instability. The
simulation emphasizes that patient safety is the priority, focusing on those
with new-onset conditions (e.g., seizures, acute confusion, respiratory
distress) or unstable vital signs before stable patients.
2. A learner's activity report from the Sentinel U® Geriatric Care module
includes a section titled "Level of Care Selection." What is the primary
purpose of this section?
A. To calculate the daily cost of a patient's stay
B. To determine the most appropriate post-acute care setting for a patient
(e.g., Home Health, Inpatient Rehab)
C. To decide which nurse should be assigned to the patient
D. To select the patient's primary care physician
