Author Question: Why are older adults in the community at high risk for medication errors? a. They are not ... (Read 93 times)

casperchen82 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Why are older adults in the community at high risk for medication errors?

a. They are not competent to take their own medications and need supervision.
b. They are often taking high-risk medica-tions.
c. They are not motivated to take medica-tions correctly.
d. They are in need of the assistance of community health nurses.

Question 2

Which is most likely to be a major stressor for an APHN?

a. Autonomy of practice
b. Professional isolation
c. Flexible work hours
d. Collaboration

vish98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Older adults often take high-risk medications and cannot read instructions for medications. This is also complicated by polypharmacy and not understanding how to take medications that have been prescribed for them. Many older adults are competent in taking their own medications, are motivated to take it correctly, and do not need additional assistance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The major stressor for an APHN is likely to be professional isolation, because they are likely to be hired in remote practice employment sites. Autonomy of practice in these sites attracts many NPs and APHNs. Long drives, long hours, lack of social and cultural activities, and lack of oppor-tunity for professional development are often experienced.