Prn 1486 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 62: Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which information will the nurse teach seniors at a community recrea tion center about ways to prevent fractures? a. Tack down scatter rugs in the home. b. Expect most falls to happen outside the home. c. Buy shoes that provide good support and are comfortable to wear. d. Get instruction in range-of-motion exercises from a physical therapist. ANS: C Comfortable shoes with go...

Chapter 62: Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When teaching seniors at a community recreation center, which information will the nurse include about ways to prevent fractures? a. Tack down scatter rugs in the home. b. Most falls happen outside the home. c. Buy shoes that provide good support and are comfortable to wear. d. Range-of-motion exercises should be taught by a physical therapist. ANS: C Comfortable shoes with good support will help dec...

Chapter 62: Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When teaching seniors at a community recreation center, which information will the nurse include about ways to prevent fractures? a. Tack down scatter rugs in the home. b. Most falls happen outside the home. c. Buy shoes that provide good support and are comfortable to wear. d. Range-of-motion exercises should be taught by a physical therapist. ANS: C Comfortable shoes with good support will help dec...

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...

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...