Exam 2
Due Mar 12 at 11:59pm Points 50 Questions 50
Available Mar 8 at 6pm - Mar 12 at 11:59pm 4 days Time Limit 60 Minutes
Instructions
This test includes 50 multiple choice and SATA questions, each worth 1 point. The test covers weeks 5-
7content and it is worth 15% of total class grade. You have 1 hour to complete the test.
This quiz was locked Mar 12 at 11:59pm.
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Question 1 pts
An 80-year-old patient presents to the ED with a fall that impacted the
right arm and The patient describes the fall as painful, the skin is intact,
and neither edema nor redness is noted. What is the ED care team's best
course of action?
Discharge the patient home with instructions to follow up with the family
doctor if further pain is noted.
, Design an exercise program to increase the patient's stamina to prevent
future falls.
Refer the patent to physiotherapy for rehabilitation.
Correct!
Assess the patient for fractures in spite of the absence of obvious signs or
symptoms
Question 2 pts
The nurse develops measures to promote independence of a resident
who requires a wheelchair for mobility. Which of the following intervention
is more appropriate?
Instruct the resident to use a walker for transfers.
Ask the resident to use the call light anytime they need anything.
Correct!
Provide the resident with a Reacher-grabber tool.
Help the resident with all activities of daily living to minimize exertion.
Question 3 pts
Which of the following statements best conveys the relationship between
advanced age and musculoskeletal function?
, Decreased muscle mass in older adults is a pathological rather than age-
related change.
Correct!
A combination of age-related reduction in muscle mass and inactivity
decreases musculoskeletal function.
Diminished musculoskeletal function is caused by lack of physical activity
and increased bone resorption.
Optimal musculoskeletal function can be maintained throughout the life
span by increasing physical activity.
Question 4 pts
A nurse is assessing a 73-year-old woman who has fallen twice in the last
3 months. Which of the following is an intrinsic risk factor for falls?
Poor lighting
Correct!
Age-related changes in vision
Failure to use assistive devices
Inappropriate footwear
Question 5 pts