Module 3: Special Needs Of The Elderly
- 1.If a resident has increasing hearing problems, what might you observe?
- 2.List at least four things you can do for a resident with a visual impairment.
- 3.If a resident has problem with ear wax build up, you should:
- A.
Place warm moist wash cloths on the outside of the ear before clean
- B.
Gently clean out the ear canal as far as you can reach with a cotton swab
- C.
Instill warm oil in the ear
- D.
Make a physician appointment
- 4.You should remind a resident to use caution when entering a room that has a dramatically different light level because:
- A.
A resident can be frightened of the dark
- B.
The resident's eyes need time to adjust to a different light level
- C.
A change in light can cause permanent blindness in the elderly
- D.
None of the above
- 5.When a resident has a poor appetite it is best to:
- A.
Serve very large portions so they are encouraged to eat
- B.
Serve small portions so they can finish the food and offer more if desired
- C.
Skip every other meal so the resident can build up an appetite
- D.
All of the above
- 6.When a resident has a respiratory infection you may notice:
- A.
Elevated boy temperature
- B.
Fatigue
- C.
Increased sputum
- D.
All of the above
- 7.If reident who uses routine oxygen develops a red area under his nose, your first intervention should be:
- A.
Clean the area well and apply Vaseline twice a day for three days
- B.
Put a small amount of baby oil on the red area to sooth the area
- C.
Clean the area twice a day with rubbing alcohol
- D.
None of the above
- 8.If a resident has had a stroke and cannot say words easily you should:
- A.
Try to complete the resident's sentences for him so he is not embarrassed
- B.
Tell the resident to speak as little as possible, so he does not become frustrated
- C.
Have patience when the resident is speaking
- D.
All of the above
- 9.Functional incontinence interventions typically include:
- A.
Have the resident perform special pelvic exercises as ordered by the physician
- B.
Leave the light on in the bathroom
- C.
Possible surgical enlargement of the urethra so it functions properly
- D.
All of the above
- 10.A dark, blackened area on the skin, called eschar, is:
- A.
A concern as there may be greater tissue damage we cannot see
- B.
A good sign that the skin is healing and the scabbing over
- C.
Is not a major concern, unless it is larger than a half dollar
- D.
None of the above
- 11.Which of the following best describes skin care for elderly residents?
- A.
Their skin is very strong and does not require special care.
- B.
Skin monitoring should only be done by a registered Nurse or physician.
- C.
Pressure ulcers are normal.
- D.
Their skin typically becomes frail and should be monitored for breakdown.
- 12.The memory impairment seen in Alzheimer's disease can be best described as:
- A.
Short term memory is affected first
- B.
Long term memory is affected first
- C.
Both short term and long term are affected immediately
- D.
Memory is unaffected
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 9038 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022
-
Sample QuestionThe use of oxygen requires special instruction to prevent fires, due to the flammability of O2. All of the following should be instructed except:
Questions: 174 | Attempts: 8638 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022
-
Sample QuestionA material in which there are no free charge carriers is known as
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 4381 | Last updated: Apr 13, 2022
-
Sample QuestionWhich of the following BEST describes the development process for a research question?
- Academic Quizzes
- Adult Learning Quizzes
- Blended Learning Quizzes
- Children Education Quizzes
- Coaching Quizzes
- College Quizzes
- Communication Quizzes
- Curriculum Quizzes
- Distance Learning Quizzes
- E Learning Quizzes
- Early Childhood Education Quizzes
- Gcse Quizzes
- Grade Quizzes
- Graduation Quizzes
- Kindergarten Quizzes
- Knowledge Quizzes
- Literacy Quizzes
- Physical Education Quizzes
- Qualification Quizzes
- Religious Education Quizzes
- School Quizzes
- Special Education Quizzes
- Student Quizzes
- Study Quizzes
- Subject Quizzes
- Teaching Quizzes
- Theory Quizzes
- Thesis Quizzes
- University Quizzes
Back to top