Gerontological Nurse Certification- Assessment Questions And Correct Answers
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Course
Gerontological Nursing
Institution
Gerontological Nursing
Gerontological Nurse Certification-
Assessment Questions And Correct Answers
Cataracts - answerClouding of the lens due to aging as cells die and accumulate. Opacity of the
lens interferes with vision. Three types
Nuclear Cataracts - answerClouding Associated with myopia (close objects are clea...
Gerontological Nurse Certification-
Assessment Questions And Correct Answers
Cataracts - answer✔Clouding of the lens due to aging as cells die and accumulate. Opacity of the
lens interferes with vision. Three types
Nuclear Cataracts - answer✔Clouding Associated with myopia (close objects are clear, far are
not: nearsighted. Worsens myopia and blurs vision
Cortical Cataracts - answer✔Clouding, involves the anterior, posterior or equatorial cortex and is
worse in bright light
Posterior Subcapsular Cataracts - answer✔Tend to develop in younger people or those on
chronic corticosteriod use. Eye becomes photophobic and near vision diminishes
Glaucoma - answer✔Comprises a group of eye conditions characterized by damage to the optic
nerve. Intraocular pressure increases as aqueous fluid is inhibited from flowing because of
impairment of drainage system angle , 45 degrees
Braden Scale - answer✔23 is the best score
< 16 high risk, 18< at SJP is SKIN Bundle
Braden Scale Conponents - answer✔1= worst impairment
4= no impairment
Sensory preception
Moisture
Activity
Mobility
Nutrition pattern
Friction and sheer
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