Author Question: Which of the following is a preventable condition in sedentary hospitalized older adults? A. ... (Read 40 times)

genevieve1028 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which of the following is a preventable condition in sedentary hospitalized older adults?

A. Falls
B. Decubitus ulcer
C. Delirium
D. All of the above

Question 2

A preliminary, concise test to screen patients for dementia in primary care is the:

A. Mini-mental status exam (MMSE)
B. Mini-Cog Clock Drawing test
C. Geriatric Depression Scale
D. Physical Self-Maintenance Scale

nital · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Many of the geriatric syndromes are adverse events that occur as a result of immobility and hospitalization or inappropriate prescribing of medications; such syndromes require systems interventions to improve or change outcomes. Among these syndromes are fourfalls, delirium, pressure ulcers, and underfeedingthat have been labeled as medical errors because they are largely preventable in hospitalized elders (Tsilimingras, Rosen, & Berlowitz 2003). It is important that nurse practitioners have a basic understanding of the risk factors, causes, and clinical presentations of geriatric syndromes and routinely assess for factors that may be amenable to intervention beyond the medical issues. Prevention is particularly important in managing geriatric syndromes both in the hospitalized and in the community-residing elder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B