How much exercise is recommended for an elderly adult? - ANSWER 30
minutes at least 5 days a week moderate activity
What is the best exercise for an elderly adult with arthritis in their knees? -
ANSWER impact Swimming
What is the benefit of exercise? - ANSWER Helps to maintain health and
increases health level increases mood
How should you assist a patient in transferring from the bed to a chair? -
ANSWER Slowly sit up first Stand in front lift under arms assist in sitting with
their knees touching yours (allow them to help themselves as much as possible)
How can you encourage patients to maintain an exercise program? - ANSWER
Make a schedule that incorporates their interests and find what they enjoy
What is the safest way to have the side rails at night? - ANSWER All down,
lowest position
Why is it important to ask whether the older adult has fallen in the last year? -
ANSWER Fall risk assessment, plan intervention, at higher risk
What does research show regarding the use of side rails with patients? -
ANSWER Increased risk of injury
What is postprandial hypotension? - ANSWER Hypotension after eating
(dizziness, fainting, falls)
What does the research data show concern fire safety in the home? - ANSWER
Over age of 80 fire mortality is at its highest
What is a priority outcome expected for an older adult to not driving anymore? -
ANSWER Loss of freedom so importance to minimize sense loss
, Why do so many elderly patients experience feeling so cold all the time? -
ANSWER Thinning of fat and age-related neurodegeneration
Why should we check on our elderly neighbors during a disaster? - ANSWER
Less likely to seek help
What is NORC? - ANSWER Naturally occurring retirement center- senior
neighbors
What is the best action to recommend to families for driving cessation? -
ANSWER Hold a family meeting
What can we teach the patients regarding fall prevention for home safety? -
ANSWER assistive devices/ no rugs, no extension for oxygen, night lights
What do patients with heart disease do regarding their sexual activity? -
ANSWER Reduced because of fear
The comfort of touch depends on what? - ANSWER Situation, place, age and
social status
What are the effects of touch supported by current research? - ANSWER
Alleviates anxiety provides comfort
What is an assessment priority with a patient on Viagra? - ANSWER assess if
they are on hypertension
Why are symptoms of HIV often under-recognized in the older adult? -
ANSWER Signs are common with other conditions so it can go unrecognized
What should you do with a dementia patient that is caught masturbating the
dining hall? - ANSWER Try reorientation, remove them from the dining hall
Is it okay for a patient in a LTCF to develop a romantic relationship with
another patient? - ANSWER Yes
minutes at least 5 days a week moderate activity
What is the best exercise for an elderly adult with arthritis in their knees? -
ANSWER impact Swimming
What is the benefit of exercise? - ANSWER Helps to maintain health and
increases health level increases mood
How should you assist a patient in transferring from the bed to a chair? -
ANSWER Slowly sit up first Stand in front lift under arms assist in sitting with
their knees touching yours (allow them to help themselves as much as possible)
How can you encourage patients to maintain an exercise program? - ANSWER
Make a schedule that incorporates their interests and find what they enjoy
What is the safest way to have the side rails at night? - ANSWER All down,
lowest position
Why is it important to ask whether the older adult has fallen in the last year? -
ANSWER Fall risk assessment, plan intervention, at higher risk
What does research show regarding the use of side rails with patients? -
ANSWER Increased risk of injury
What is postprandial hypotension? - ANSWER Hypotension after eating
(dizziness, fainting, falls)
What does the research data show concern fire safety in the home? - ANSWER
Over age of 80 fire mortality is at its highest
What is a priority outcome expected for an older adult to not driving anymore? -
ANSWER Loss of freedom so importance to minimize sense loss
, Why do so many elderly patients experience feeling so cold all the time? -
ANSWER Thinning of fat and age-related neurodegeneration
Why should we check on our elderly neighbors during a disaster? - ANSWER
Less likely to seek help
What is NORC? - ANSWER Naturally occurring retirement center- senior
neighbors
What is the best action to recommend to families for driving cessation? -
ANSWER Hold a family meeting
What can we teach the patients regarding fall prevention for home safety? -
ANSWER assistive devices/ no rugs, no extension for oxygen, night lights
What do patients with heart disease do regarding their sexual activity? -
ANSWER Reduced because of fear
The comfort of touch depends on what? - ANSWER Situation, place, age and
social status
What are the effects of touch supported by current research? - ANSWER
Alleviates anxiety provides comfort
What is an assessment priority with a patient on Viagra? - ANSWER assess if
they are on hypertension
Why are symptoms of HIV often under-recognized in the older adult? -
ANSWER Signs are common with other conditions so it can go unrecognized
What should you do with a dementia patient that is caught masturbating the
dining hall? - ANSWER Try reorientation, remove them from the dining hall
Is it okay for a patient in a LTCF to develop a romantic relationship with
another patient? - ANSWER Yes
