Geri Ch 17 Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Verified
An older patient recovering from a stroke has been very depressed and non compliant with the
physical therapy regimen. Which nursing intervention is important to initiate to prevent
immobility in this patient? - ANSWER - C. Walk the patient to the bathroom before and after
meals and before bedtime.
What is LEAST likely to occur to the body physiologically with immobility? - ANSWER - B.
Parkinson's
How does physical exercise affect the cardiovascular system? - ANSWER - A. Increasing
cardiac output
What is the most significant and overlooked nursing intervention to promote functional ability for
an older adult? - ANSWER - D. Maintain and improve mobility
During the night, an older patient fell, was incontinent of urine, and complained of not being able
to get to the bathroom because the side rails were raised. What nursing action should be taken
to prevent her from falling again? - ANSWER - A. Initiate a toileting program
Which normal aging change increases an older adults risk of falling? - ANSWER - Vision
changes
What contributes to an older person developing immobility? - ANSWER - A. Fear of falling
Patients with Parkinson's frequently have a shuffling gait and use assistive devices for
ambulation. What's is the reason for these people to have high fall risk? - ANSWER - A. Gait
and balance
Which statement is false? - ANSWER - D. Carbs and fats are filling, less expensive, and as
equally nutritious as proteins
Answers 100% Verified
An older patient recovering from a stroke has been very depressed and non compliant with the
physical therapy regimen. Which nursing intervention is important to initiate to prevent
immobility in this patient? - ANSWER - C. Walk the patient to the bathroom before and after
meals and before bedtime.
What is LEAST likely to occur to the body physiologically with immobility? - ANSWER - B.
Parkinson's
How does physical exercise affect the cardiovascular system? - ANSWER - A. Increasing
cardiac output
What is the most significant and overlooked nursing intervention to promote functional ability for
an older adult? - ANSWER - D. Maintain and improve mobility
During the night, an older patient fell, was incontinent of urine, and complained of not being able
to get to the bathroom because the side rails were raised. What nursing action should be taken
to prevent her from falling again? - ANSWER - A. Initiate a toileting program
Which normal aging change increases an older adults risk of falling? - ANSWER - Vision
changes
What contributes to an older person developing immobility? - ANSWER - A. Fear of falling
Patients with Parkinson's frequently have a shuffling gait and use assistive devices for
ambulation. What's is the reason for these people to have high fall risk? - ANSWER - A. Gait
and balance
Which statement is false? - ANSWER - D. Carbs and fats are filling, less expensive, and as
equally nutritious as proteins
