NUR 257 Final Exam
Why should you have your elderly patients bring in all medications that they take? (OTC, herbal, etc.) -
Answer-To assess for possible drug interactions
Fall RF Include: - Answer-incontinence, burns, poor vision, sensory deficits, age, meds, weakness,
environmental hazards, footwear, and some diseases/disorders.
What meds can increase fall risk? - Answer-BP meds and sedation
Education for a pt on BP meds: - Answer-change positions slowly (orthostatic hypotension)
Example of environmental hazards that can increase the fall risk: - Answer--loose rugs
-inadequate lighting
Ways to decrease environmental hazards in the home of a patient at high fall risk? - Answer-- add night
lights
- install handrails
- remove loose rugs
- clean environment with a clear path.
What diseases/disorders could increase a pt's fall risk? - Answer-Neurological and cardiovascular
disorders.
Those at risk for social isolation: - Answer-those in frail health.
, primary prevention definition: - Answer-maximizing health through strategies that are set in place
before an illness or injury occur.
Primary Prevent Examples: - Answer-- immunizations
- sunscreen
- safety classes
Secondary Prevention Definition: - Answer-maximizing health through strategies that are set in place at
the early stages of illness and injury.
Secondary Prevention Examples: - Answer-- ANY screening
- BP screening, mass screening, etc.
Houses built before 1978 used... - Answer-lead-based paint
Tertiary Prevention Definition: - Answer-maximizing health and wellness through long-term
management and treatment of persons with chronic conditions; QOL is maintained.
Tertiary Prevention Examples: - Answer-- support groups
- palliative care
- rehabilitation programs.
Ethics: - Answer-moral principles that govern a person's behavior or activities; Based on a well-founded
standard of right and wrong.
Autonomy: - Answer-the right of an individual to make decisions for themselves
Why should you have your elderly patients bring in all medications that they take? (OTC, herbal, etc.) -
Answer-To assess for possible drug interactions
Fall RF Include: - Answer-incontinence, burns, poor vision, sensory deficits, age, meds, weakness,
environmental hazards, footwear, and some diseases/disorders.
What meds can increase fall risk? - Answer-BP meds and sedation
Education for a pt on BP meds: - Answer-change positions slowly (orthostatic hypotension)
Example of environmental hazards that can increase the fall risk: - Answer--loose rugs
-inadequate lighting
Ways to decrease environmental hazards in the home of a patient at high fall risk? - Answer-- add night
lights
- install handrails
- remove loose rugs
- clean environment with a clear path.
What diseases/disorders could increase a pt's fall risk? - Answer-Neurological and cardiovascular
disorders.
Those at risk for social isolation: - Answer-those in frail health.
, primary prevention definition: - Answer-maximizing health through strategies that are set in place
before an illness or injury occur.
Primary Prevent Examples: - Answer-- immunizations
- sunscreen
- safety classes
Secondary Prevention Definition: - Answer-maximizing health through strategies that are set in place at
the early stages of illness and injury.
Secondary Prevention Examples: - Answer-- ANY screening
- BP screening, mass screening, etc.
Houses built before 1978 used... - Answer-lead-based paint
Tertiary Prevention Definition: - Answer-maximizing health and wellness through long-term
management and treatment of persons with chronic conditions; QOL is maintained.
Tertiary Prevention Examples: - Answer-- support groups
- palliative care
- rehabilitation programs.
Ethics: - Answer-moral principles that govern a person's behavior or activities; Based on a well-founded
standard of right and wrong.
Autonomy: - Answer-the right of an individual to make decisions for themselves
