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michelleunicorn

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The daughter of a home health patient is concerned about her 92-year-old father who continues to drive regularly. Which observations would indicate deteriorated driving skills? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Paint scrapes on the mailbox at the curb
  b. Friends calling him to get rides to the grocery store
  c. Choosing not to drive at night because of night blindness
  d. Difficulty turning his head
  e. Carefully planning routes to avoid heavy traffic

Question 2

The nurse in a long-term care facility awards stickers to certified nursing assistants who consistently __________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. report broken tiles in the shower room and bathrooms
  b. mop up spills
  c. assist residents to hurry
  d. remind residents to use walkers
  e. retie residents' shoelaces


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Jevvish

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D
Paint scrapes suggest depth perception difficulty, and inability to turn the head makes backing up and checking for cross traffic difficult.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Hurrying the older adult increases the risk for falls. All other options promote safety for the older adult.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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