Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller
Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller
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Chapter 22- Mobility and Safety
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | A nurse is teaching health interventions to an older adult with osteoarthritis. Which of these statements indicates that the individual needs additional teaching? | |
| A) | “I will avoid high-impact exercises.” | |
| B) | “I will get adequate intake of vitamins C, D, and | |
| C) | “I will try to limit my use of walkers and assistive devices.” | |
| D) | “I will lose weight if it turns out that I need to.” | |
| 2. | A nurse is teaching older adults at a senior center how to reduce the incidence of falls. Which of the following statements indicates that the nurse’s teaching has been effective? | |
| A) | “Benadryl is a safe medication to take for sleep.” | |
| B) | “It is safe to have rugs in my kitchen and bathroom.” | |
| C) | “It is safe to take a low dose of Ativan when I am anxious.” | |
| D) | “I understand that over-the-counter medications as well as prescription medications can cause falls.” | |
| 3. | Which of the following is accurate about functional consequences related to mobility and safety? | |
| A) | A functional consequence related to mobility and safety for older adults is impaired vision. | |
| B) | Range of motion may be limited in all joints, causing some difficulties in the performance of some activities of daily living (ADLs). | |
| C) | A functional consequence of age-related changes and risk factors is decreased susceptibility to falls. | |
| D) | Fallaphobia and postfall syndromes are not recognized as functional consequences for older adults. | |
| 4. | Which of the following nursing interventions should be the priority for a nurse working in a community of older adults? | |
| A) | Using restraints to keep nursing home residents from getting out of chairs unattended | |
| B) | Establishing a fall-prevention program for residents at risk | |
| C) | Using cordless phones or emergency call systems for residents in assisted living | |
| D) | Using a monitoring device for people who live alone in their own home | |
Answer Key
| 1. | C |
| 2. | D |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | B |
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