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Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 32 : Care of Elderly Patients Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following concepts is(are) important to remember when you work in a long-term care facility?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Respecting residents' privacy and recognizing their rooms as personal spaces promote dignity and autonomy.
Question 2 of 5
Fall prevention is an extremely important consideration when caring for older adults. Which of the following are interventions you can perform that will help prevent falls?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All interventions reduce fall risk by ensuring safe transfers, proper footwear, clear pathways, and supervision.
Question 3 of 5
List three important measures to take while assisting a resident with bathing and hygiene in a shared bathroom at a long-term care facility. Provide a rationale for each intervention.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: These measures address privacy, safety, and accessibility, critical for resident comfort and well-being during bathing.
Question 4 of 5
List several nursing responsibilities related to providing meals to residents in long-term care facilities.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: These responsibilities ensure nutritional needs are met while promoting resident comfort and health.
Question 5 of 5
List at least three important interventions that must be performed for the resident who is incontinent. Explain why the intervention is important.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: These interventions maintain skin integrity, reduce infection risk, and support resident comfort and dignity.