During the admission of a new person to the nursing center, you are asked to obtain her height and weight. The person is unable to stand. How will you measure and weigh this person?
What will be an ideal response?
You can use a measuring tape to measure height and a wheelchair scale to measure weight. Zero out the wheelchair scale and then weigh the wheelchair separately. Subtract the wheelchair weight from the total weight calculated on the scale.
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During a functional assessment of an older person's home environment, which statement or question by the nurse is most appropriate regarding common environmental hazards?
a. "These low toilet seats are safe because they are nearer to the ground in case of falls." b. "Do you have a relative or friend who can help to install grab bars in your shower?" c. "These small rugs are ideal for preventing you from slipping on the hard floor." d. "It would be safer to keep the lighting low in this room to avoid glare in your eyes."
Select from the list below all the items that should be included in a resume
a. Letters of reference b. Educational background c. List of professional memberships d. Telephone number e. Ages and sex of children
A nurse working with Mary Breckinridge would have likely assisted with:
a. Establishing the Henry Street Settlement b. Developing health programs geared toward improving the health care of the rural populations c. Blazing a nursing trail through the Rockies, providing nursing care to miners and their families d. Teaching birth control measures to large numbers of women in the South
Bedfast patients are at very high risk of developing pressure ulcers on the feet and ankles.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)