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Utmb safety and sensory adaptation adult 1 ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




exam 1with correct answers ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




3,1,2,5,6,4 - correct answer✔✔A patient has been newly admitted to a ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




medicine unit wih a history of diabetes and advanced heart failure. The nurse is ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




assessing the patients fall risks. What are the steps for the Timed Get up and Go ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




test (TGUGT)||\\||\\




1 have patient rise from striaght back chair without using arms for support
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2 begin timing
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3 tell patient to walk 10 feet as quickly and safely as possible to a line you
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marked on the floor, turn around, walk back, and sit down ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




4 check time elapsed
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5 look for unsteadiness in patients gait
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6 have patient return to chair and sit down without using arms for support
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3,4,1,5,2 - correct answer✔✔Correct order for appying a wrist restraint? ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




1 be sure that patient is comfortable with arm in anatomic alignment
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2 wrap wrist with soft part if restraint toward skin and secure snugly
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3 identify patient using two identifiers
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4 introduce self and ask patient about his feelings of being restrained
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5 assess condition of skin where restraint will be placed
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People most at risk for accidental hypothermia are: - correct
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answer✔✔Homeless
People w cardiovascular conditions ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Very old people ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\

, What factors are most likely to contribute to an increase in falls in the elderly? -
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correct answer✔✔Inadequate lighting ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Throw rugs ||\\||\\




Multiple medications ||\\||\\




Doorway thresholds ||\\||\\




Cords covered by carpets ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Tips for elderly drivers: - correct answer✔✔Drive shorter distances
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Drive only during daylight hours ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Use the side and rear view mirrors
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Keep a window rolled down while driving for the hearing impaired
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Look behind toward the blind spot
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Nurse checking a patient with wrist restraints, checks for what? - correct
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answer✔✔Check patients peripheral pulse in the restrained extremity ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Evaluate the patients need for toileting ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Offer the patient fluids if appropriate
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Inspect the skin under each restraint ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




What factors increase falls risks for elderly? - correct answer✔✔Takes
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antihypertensive and diuretics ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




History of recent falls ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Neglect, spatial and perceptual abilities, impulsive ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Requires assistance with activity, unsteady gait ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




IV line, urinary catheter
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