All of the following statements about the concept of mobility are correct except for?
A) Mobility is independent of central and peripheral perfusion B) Mobility is required to perform ADL's
C) Mobility can refer to a particular body part or to the whole body
D) Mobility includes gross and fine movements and coordination - ANSWER A) Mobility is independent of central and peripheral perfusion.
A nurse working with an older client is advised to AVOID:
A) Touching the patient
B) Shifting from subject to subject
C) Allowing client to reminisce
D) Asking the patient how they feel - ANSWER B) Shifting from subject to subject
Who should a nurse consider family?
A) parents and their children
B) People related by marriage, birth, or adoption
C) The nuclear family and aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins
D) A set of relationships that the patient identifies as family. - ANSWER D) A set of relationships that the patient identifies as family.
When performing a vital signs assessment for an older adult at rest, which of the following would NOT be considered normal:
A) BP: 145/82, HR 84, RR 20
B) BP: 127/75, HR 72, RR 17
C) BP: 148/85, HR 90, RR 28
D) BP: 120/70, HR 67, RR 12 - ANSWER C) BP: 148/85, HR: 90. RR:28
During a health assessment, the client tells the nurse that they have been having a "Mediterranean" diet, high in vegetables, fish, and fruits, the BEST initial response would be:
A) Fruit can be high in sugar, so moderate your fruit consumption.
B) Have you had any problems with this diet change?
C) You need to get some calcium supplements to support your nutrition.
D) It is excellent that you have made a significant change in your diet to support your
health. - ANSWER D) It is excellent that you have made a significant change in your
diet to support your health.