Which situation would not increase an older adult's fall risk?
a. Having children's toys and books scattered around the room
b. Mood lighting
c. Large sunroom with clear path to bedroom and bathroom
d. Small bathroom with toilet, sink, and tub
C
Poor lighting, clutter, and narrow spaces increase an older adult's risk of falling. Large, bright, open spaces allow for greater ease of mobility.
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In reviewing the current delivery model, the nurse manager is aware that a demographic change that will have a significant effect on the healthcare delivery systems of the future is:
a. Changes in staffing patterns. b. Increasing reports of violence in the workplace. c. The increasing percentage of the popula-tion that will be over age 65. d. Escalations in the cost of health care.
A patient who is prescribed gabapentin
(Neurontin) for seizures is also taking aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) for indigestion. What should you caution the patient about taking these two drugs? a. "Take the gabapentin 1 hour after the aluminum hydroxide." b. "Schedule at least 2 hours between taking the gabapentin and the aluminum hydroxide." c. "Take these two drugs together for the best action of both drugs to occur." d. "You may need to take a different antacid to avoid affecting the action of gabapentin."
A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about neuropharmacology. The nurse asks which classes of drugs act by reducing axonal conduction. Which response by a participant is correct?
a. Antihypertensives b. Antipsychotics c. Local anesthetics d. Antidepressants
Narcan 0.8 mg IV every 30 minutes is ordered for a patient with a respiratory rate less than 8 breaths/min. The medication is available in 0.4 mg per 1-mL vials. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose?
What will be an ideal response?