Geri Chapter 9 questions with complete
solutions graded A+
Older adults with diminished vision have difficulty judging depth perception which makes it difficult for
them to judge the _____________ of _____________. - correct answer ✔✔Height of Stairs
Careful consideration with the Parkinson's patient should be given to falls due to the ____________
_____________ of the patient. - correct answer ✔✔Altered gait
Older adults taking hypertensive medications need to be reminded to do what before getting out of bed?
- correct answer ✔✔Sit and dangle
Some older adults deny falling because they don't want to be seen as _______ and _______________. -
correct answer ✔✔Fragile and dependent
A nurse in a long-term care facility teaches tai chi for 15 minutes a day to residents to improve
______________. - correct answer ✔✔Balance
A potential fire hazard in an older adults home is having multiple appliances plugged into one outlet. T/F
- correct answer ✔✔True
An older adult with severe hypothermia should be wrapped in blankets. T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
External risk factors that may be a threat to the older adult are: fire hazards, lack of home security,
vehicle accidents and thermal residents. T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
Reduced activity may cause an older adult to feel colder. T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
Symptoms of hyperthermia leading to heat exhaustion are what? - correct answer ✔✔Leg cramps, hot
skin without perspiration, tachycardia, and headache
solutions graded A+
Older adults with diminished vision have difficulty judging depth perception which makes it difficult for
them to judge the _____________ of _____________. - correct answer ✔✔Height of Stairs
Careful consideration with the Parkinson's patient should be given to falls due to the ____________
_____________ of the patient. - correct answer ✔✔Altered gait
Older adults taking hypertensive medications need to be reminded to do what before getting out of bed?
- correct answer ✔✔Sit and dangle
Some older adults deny falling because they don't want to be seen as _______ and _______________. -
correct answer ✔✔Fragile and dependent
A nurse in a long-term care facility teaches tai chi for 15 minutes a day to residents to improve
______________. - correct answer ✔✔Balance
A potential fire hazard in an older adults home is having multiple appliances plugged into one outlet. T/F
- correct answer ✔✔True
An older adult with severe hypothermia should be wrapped in blankets. T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
External risk factors that may be a threat to the older adult are: fire hazards, lack of home security,
vehicle accidents and thermal residents. T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
Reduced activity may cause an older adult to feel colder. T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
Symptoms of hyperthermia leading to heat exhaustion are what? - correct answer ✔✔Leg cramps, hot
skin without perspiration, tachycardia, and headache
