Answer to Question 1
A, B, C
Placing the tube behind the patient, hanging the IV bag behind patient's field of vision, and cov-ering PEG tube with an abdominal binder decrease the likelihood of the patient accidently pull-ing out the lines. Soft mitts should be used instead of hand restraints.
Answer to Question 2
C
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A Incorrect. The collaboration between multiple organizations potentially improves the quality of gerontological nursing care as the number of elders grows.
B Incorrect. This document establishes criteria for gerontological nursing practice.
C Correct. Various gerontological nursing organizations collaborated to define the criteria for gerontological nursing practice, demonstrating agreement among the various organizations on these standards.
D Incorrect. To improve health care to older adults, all graduating students should master minimum competencies in gerontological nursing; however, many stu-dents continue to receive little specialty training and education in the care of elders.