VSIM 1 Edith Jacobsen Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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VSIM 1 Edith Jacobsen Exam Questions
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Which nursing interventions should a nurse anticipate for an older patient with a hip fracture? (Select all
that apply.) - answerMaintain non-weight bearing status.
Prevent skin breakdown by frequent repositioning.
Use logrolling techni...
VSIM 1 Edith Jacobsen Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
Which nursing interventions should a nurse anticipate for an older patient with a hip fracture? (Select all
that apply.) - answer✔Maintain non-weight bearing status.
Prevent skin breakdown by frequent repositioning.
Use logrolling techniques to turn the patient in bed.
Reassess the affected extremity.
An older adult patient has been admitted for a hip fracture. The nurse is assessing fall risk with a fall risk
tool. What essential elements should the tool assess? (Select all that apply.) - answer✔Symptoms of
dizziness
High-risk medications
Mental and emotional status
Altered elimination
Devices such as pillows, trapeze bars, special mattresses, and trochanter rolls are used for what primary
purpose? - answer✔To alleviate pressure and maintain proper body alignment
Which age-related change(s) increase the risk for complications after illness or injury in the older adult?
(Select all that apply.) - answer✔Decreased skin elasticity
Fragile blood vessels
Altered pain and pressure perception
Decreased muscle strength and bone demineralization
Which subjective questions by the nurse demonstrate a familiarity with commonly occurring disorders
that can put an older patient at risk for unnecessary iatrogenesis? (Select all that apply.) - answer✔How
well do you usually sleep?,
Have you had any difficulty eating?
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