NUR 257 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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.
