A nurse shows an understanding of the appropriate administration ...

[joe]

A nurse shows an understanding of the appropriate administration of a Mini-Cog as-sessment tool when: Select all that apply.
 
  a. Informing the client that, I'm going to say three (3) words; cat, coffee, and smile.
  cb. Asking the client, Do you have trouble remembering names and addresses?
  dc. Asking the client, Can you repeat the words we talked about a little while ago?
  d. Explaining to the client that, I'd like you to draw a clock for me on this pa-per.
  e. Asking the client to, Tell me what time this clock is showing.

Question 2

When using the Fulmer SPICES assessment tool the nurse expects to ask:
 
  a. Do you think that you sleep well?
  b. Are you ever incontinent of urine?
  c. When was the last time you fell?
  d. Who helps you when you can't do something by yourself?

[AngeliqueG]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
The Mini-Cog assessment tool requires that the client be introduced to three unrelated words and then immediately asked to repeat them; draw a clock; again repeat the original 3 words. Questions concerning memory loss or the ability to recognize time on a clock are not a part of this assessment process.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The Fulmer SPICES assess six syndromes that are common to older adults and require nurs-ing intervention. The syndromes are sleep disorders, problems with eating or feeding, incon-tinence, confusion, evidence of falls, and skin breakdown. Social support is not assessed with this tool.

[joe]

Thank you

[AngeliqueG]

Happy to help you