NURS 211 MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
sarcopenia ANSW✅✅the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that comes with aging
sundowning syndrome ANSW✅✅describes a phenomenon when a person habitually becomes
confused or disoriented with darkness
What are some observations that a nurse might see and document in a suspected case of elder
maltreatment? ANSW✅✅voice tone
injuries
caring behaviors
personal touch
six components of infections ANSW✅✅infectious agent
reservoir
portal of exit
means of transmission
portals of entry
susceptible host
means of transmission ANSW✅✅Direct contact- close proximity
indirect contact- personal contact
vector- a living creature transmit
fomite-an inanimate object
droplet- couching, sneezing or talking
airborne- spread through the air particles
antimicrobial- medicines used to prevent and treat infections
most elder abuse cases are always reported to the proper authorities
true/false ANSW✅✅false
, an estimated_______ adults aged 60 or older who live in the community are abused
ANSW✅✅1:10
types of elder abuse ANSW✅✅Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
emotional abuse
Neglect
Financial
per the US department of justice only 1 in every _____ cases of EA is reported to the appropriate
protective services ANSW✅✅23
Stages of infection ANSW✅✅Incubation period
Prodromal stage
Full stage of illness
Convalescent period
incubation period ANSW✅✅interval between initial infection and first signs and symptoms
prodromal period ANSW✅✅short period after incubation; early, mild symptoms
full stage of illness ANSW✅✅presence of specific signs and symptoms of disease
convalescent period ANSW✅✅recovery from the infection
Asepsis ANSW✅✅actions to prevent infection
when should you wash with soap and water ANSW✅✅visibly soiled hands
when is it ok to use alcohol based hand sanitizer ANSW✅✅before direct contact w/ patient
after direct contact w/ patient
CORRECT ANSWERS
sarcopenia ANSW✅✅the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that comes with aging
sundowning syndrome ANSW✅✅describes a phenomenon when a person habitually becomes
confused or disoriented with darkness
What are some observations that a nurse might see and document in a suspected case of elder
maltreatment? ANSW✅✅voice tone
injuries
caring behaviors
personal touch
six components of infections ANSW✅✅infectious agent
reservoir
portal of exit
means of transmission
portals of entry
susceptible host
means of transmission ANSW✅✅Direct contact- close proximity
indirect contact- personal contact
vector- a living creature transmit
fomite-an inanimate object
droplet- couching, sneezing or talking
airborne- spread through the air particles
antimicrobial- medicines used to prevent and treat infections
most elder abuse cases are always reported to the proper authorities
true/false ANSW✅✅false
, an estimated_______ adults aged 60 or older who live in the community are abused
ANSW✅✅1:10
types of elder abuse ANSW✅✅Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
emotional abuse
Neglect
Financial
per the US department of justice only 1 in every _____ cases of EA is reported to the appropriate
protective services ANSW✅✅23
Stages of infection ANSW✅✅Incubation period
Prodromal stage
Full stage of illness
Convalescent period
incubation period ANSW✅✅interval between initial infection and first signs and symptoms
prodromal period ANSW✅✅short period after incubation; early, mild symptoms
full stage of illness ANSW✅✅presence of specific signs and symptoms of disease
convalescent period ANSW✅✅recovery from the infection
Asepsis ANSW✅✅actions to prevent infection
when should you wash with soap and water ANSW✅✅visibly soiled hands
when is it ok to use alcohol based hand sanitizer ANSW✅✅before direct contact w/ patient
after direct contact w/ patient
