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Which of the following is a risk factor for osteopenia/osteoporosis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for osteopenia/osteoporosis?
- Medications (correct)
- Cognitive function
- Previous falls
- Vision
Which of the following is a symptom of Parkinson's Disease?
Which of the following is a symptom of Parkinson's Disease?
- Resting tremor
- Rigidity
- Bradykinesia
- All of the above (correct)
What is the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospitalizations for trauma in older adults?
What is the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospitalizations for trauma in older adults?
- Falls (correct)
- Depression
- Arthritis
- Dementia
Which fall risk assessment tool is used to determine the risk for falls?
Which fall risk assessment tool is used to determine the risk for falls?
What is the aim of using restraints in older people?
What is the aim of using restraints in older people?
What is a challenge of thermoregulation in older adults?
What is a challenge of thermoregulation in older adults?
Which of the following is a risk factor for challenges of thermoregulation?
Which of the following is a risk factor for challenges of thermoregulation?
What is a risk factor for hyperthermia in older adults?
What is a risk factor for hyperthermia in older adults?
What is a risk factor for hypothermia in older adults?
What is a risk factor for hypothermia in older adults?
What is a risk factor for falls in older adults?
What is a risk factor for falls in older adults?
Which of the following is a nursing strategy to prevent hypothermia?
Which of the following is a nursing strategy to prevent hypothermia?
What is the leading cause of injury-related deaths for individuals aged 65-74 years?
What is the leading cause of injury-related deaths for individuals aged 65-74 years?
What is the purpose of a Gerontological Assessment Function Assessment?
What is the purpose of a Gerontological Assessment Function Assessment?
Which of the following is an example of an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?
Which of the following is an example of an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?
What does the Katz Index assess?
What does the Katz Index assess?
What does the FANCAPES assessment tool evaluate?
What does the FANCAPES assessment tool evaluate?
What is the goal of assessment in gerontological nursing?
What is the goal of assessment in gerontological nursing?
What should healthcare providers do when assessing older adults?
What should healthcare providers do when assessing older adults?
What is the impact of seniors not being able to drive?
What is the impact of seniors not being able to drive?
What is the most effective nursing strategy to prevent hyperthermia?
What is the most effective nursing strategy to prevent hyperthermia?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for mobility changes?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for mobility changes?
Which of the following is a consequence of immobility?
Which of the following is a consequence of immobility?
Which of the following is an age-related change in mobility?
Which of the following is an age-related change in mobility?
Which of the following is NOT a change in gait associated with aging?
Which of the following is NOT a change in gait associated with aging?
Which of the following is a consideration in mobility assessment?
Which of the following is a consideration in mobility assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of immobility?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of immobility?
Which of the following is an age-related change in mobility?
Which of the following is an age-related change in mobility?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for mobility changes?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for mobility changes?
Which of the following is a consequence of immobility?
Which of the following is a consequence of immobility?
Which of the following is an age-related change in mobility?
Which of the following is an age-related change in mobility?
What does ICP stand for?
What does ICP stand for?
What does I&D stand for?
What does I&D stand for?
What does MSU stand for?
What does MSU stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'MAR' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'MAR' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'OGD' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'OGD' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'OM' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'OM' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'MI' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'MI' stand for?
