PRN 1486 : Gerontologic Nursing (PRN1486)

RASMUSSEN COLLEGE PRACTICAL NURSING PRN 1486 GERONTOLOGIC NURSING EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE MATERIAL 1. How would you instruct a person to get up from a fall? ANS: • Remain still on the floor or ground for a few moments. This will help you get over the shock of falling. • Decide if you're hurt before getting up. Getting up too quickly or in the wrong way could make an injury worse. • If you think you can get up safely without help, roll over onto your side. • Rest again while your body an...

RASMUSSEN COLLEGE PRACTICAL NURSING PRN 1486 GERONTOLOGIC NURSING EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE MATERIAL 1. What are some nursing interventions for respiratory system changes with aging? ANS: • Deep breathing exercises • Encourage them to get the flu (yearly) and pneumonia vaccines (every 5 years) 2. What are some changes in the musculoskeletal system with aging? ANS: • Ht. Decrease (2-3 in.) due to loss of cartilage, thinning of vertebral disks, & curvature of spine • Kyphosis • Decrease ...

RASMUSSEN COLLEGE PRACTICAL NURSING PRN 1486 GERONTOLOGIC NURSING EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE MATERIAL 1. What is gerontology? ANS: The scientific study of the effects of time on human development, specifically the study of older persons; it encompasses ALL aspects of the aging process and the consequences of these problems for both the elderly population and society. 2. What is geriatrics? ANS: A specialty that focuses on healthcare of elderly people and aims to promote health by preventing and trea...