Exam (elaborations) PrepU Safety and Mobility - Grade A Guide

PrepU Safety and Mobility - Grade A Guide The nurse manager on a gerontological unit is designing a rennovation for the unit and should consider which factors when deciding whether to carpet the new unit? Select all that apply. You Selected: ● Possibility of pests residing on the undersurface of carpeting ● The process of cleaning spills on carpeted surfaces ● Static electricity generated as clients walk the halls Correct response: ● Static electricity generated as clients walk the halls ● The process of cleaning spills on carpeted surfaces ● Possibility of pests residing on the undersurface of carpeting Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 464. Safety and Mobility - Page 464 Add a Note Question 8 See full question 41s The nurse visits the home of an older client recovering from hip replacement surgery. What should the nurse suggest to improve safety in the bathroom? You Selected: ● use a shower chair when in the bathtub Correct response: ● use a shower chair when in the bathtub Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 481. Safety and Mobility - Page 481 Add a Note Question 9 See full question 38s The nurse is concerned about an older client walking down the hall in the assisted living facility. Which observation most likely caused the nurse to have this concern? PrepU Safety and Mobility - Grade A Guide You Selected: ● barefoot using a cane on the side of the weaker leg Correct response: ● barefoot using a cane on the side of the weaker leg Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 468. Safety and Mobility - Page 468 Add a Note Question 10 See full question 1m 19s An older client is returns to the assisted living facility after being hospitalized for pneumonia. Which activity should the nurse suggest that the client skip in the days ahead? You Selected: ● showering unattended Correct response: ● shopping trip to the mall Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 471. Safety and Mobility - Page 471 Add a Note Question 11 See full question 1m 9s The nurse provides diet teaching to an older client with gout. Which client statement indicates that additional instruction is required? You Selected: ● “I can eat bacon with my eggs for breakfast.” Correct response: ● “I can eat bacon with my eggs for breakfast.” Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 475. Safety and Mobility - Page 475 Add a Note Question 12 See full question 1m 12s The nurse helps a new resident move into a new room. Which action should the nurse identify as a priority to meet the client’s micro-environmental needs? You Selected: ● Clear path to walk to the bathroom Correct response: ● Clear path to walk to the bathroom Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 481. Safety and Mobility - Page 481 Add a Note Question 13 See full question 45s The nurse identifies the diagnosis Risk of Trauma for an older client. What finding caused the nurse to select this diagnosis for the client? You Selected: ● Poor vision Correct response: ● Poor vision Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 464. Safety and Mobility - Page 464 Add a Note Question 14 See full question 14s The nurse is helping an older client relocate to a new room in an assisted living facility. Which temperature should the nurse ensure the thermostat is set for this client’s comfort? You Selected: ● 75°F (24°C) Correct response: ● 75°F (24°C) Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 465. Safety and Mobility - Page 465 Add a Note Question 15 See full question 13s The nurse notes that an older resident of an assisted living facility has stopped drinking fluids with the evening meal. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this resident? You Selected: ● Restricting fluids to reduce the need to void overnight Correct response: ● Restricting fluids to reduce the need to void overnight Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 467. Safety and Mobility - Page 467 Add a Note Question 16 See full question 1m 14s An older client has reduced tactile sensation of the feet. What should the nurse instruct the client to do to reduce the risk of injury? You Selected: ● Examine the bottom of the feet every day with a mirror Correct response: ● Examine the bottom of the feet every day with a mirror Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 464. Safety and Mobility - Page 464 Add a Note Question 17 See full question 19s An older client admits to not participating in physical activity as suggested because of extreme muscle soreness afterwards. What should the nurse recommend to this client? You Selected: ● Stretch for 5 to 10 minutes before and after an activity Correct response: ● Stretch for 5 to 10 minutes before and after an activity Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, pp. 473-474. Safety and Mobility - Page 473-474 Add a Note Question 18 See full question 36s During a home visit the nurse notes that the family of an older client prepares and serves the meals and cleans the dishes while the client sits at the table and then ambulates to a chair in the living room. What should the nurse recommend to improve the client’s endurance to physical activity? You Selected: ● Add an additional activity such as serving or cleaning up after meals Correct response: ● Add an additional activity such as serving or cleaning up after meals Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 462. Safety and Mobility - Page 462 Add a Note Question 19 See full question 53s The nurse assesses the musculoskeletal status of an older client who is right-hand dominant. What should the nurse expect when assessing this client’s lower extremities? You Selected: ● Both legs equally strong Correct response: ● Both legs equally strong Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 468. Safety and Mobility - Page 468 Add a Note Question 20 See full question 42s A client is observed walking with a short shuffling gait. For which health problem should the nurse assess this client? You Selected: ● Parkinsonism Correct response: ● Parkinsonism Question 1 See full question 45s While conducting a home visit, the nurse learns that the older adult client has developed cataracts. Which statement would be most appropriate related to the client’s ability to drive? You Selected: ● "You might want to consider planning to avoid nighttime driving." Correct response: ● "You might want to consider planning to avoid nighttime driving." Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 464. Safety and Mobility - Page 464 Add a Note Question 2 See full question 54s The staff on a unit that provides care to older adult clients with dementia want to make changes to the clients' environment. Which recommendation for lighting would be most appropriate? You Selected: ● Avoiding the use of the fluorescent lights over the beds at night Correct response: ● Avoiding the use of the fluorescent lights over the beds at night Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 465. Safety and Mobility - Page 465 Add a Note Question 3 See full question 1m 16s A nurse recommends to an older client's family to place a seat alongside the bathtub to enable the older adult bather to rest while drying off. The nurse offers this recommendation based on which reason? You Selected: ● A drop in blood pressure may follow bathing. Correct response: ● A drop in blood pressure may follow bathing. Explanation: Reference: ● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 481. Safety and Mobility - Page 481 Add a Note Question 4 See full question 25s The nurse visiting a client living in the daughter's home finds the client in an old hospital bed that has bilateral full-length side rails. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate? You Selected: ● Present alternatives to the family Correct response: ● Present alternatives