A stage III pressure ulcer is characterized by
a. Full-thickness skin loss with extensive de-struction; tissue necrosis; or damage to muscle, bone, or supporting tissue
b. Partial-thickness skin loss involving the epidermis or dermis
c. Full-thickness skin loss involving damage to or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue down to, but not involving, the fascia
d. A nonblanchable erythema
Question 2Mrs. Jones is in spiritual distress and is requesting that the nurse accompany her in a word of prayer. The nurse does not usually pray but wants to assist Mrs. Jones in any way possible. All of the following are ways the nurse can help except
a. Hold Mrs. Jones hands while she prays
b. Sit near Mrs. Jones and be reverent during the prayer
c. Tell Mrs. Jones to find someone else who will pray with her
d. Find a coworker who would be willing to pray with Mrs. Jones
Question 3The five stages of grief must follow a prescribed pattern.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4What percentage of nursing home residents with pressure ulcers die from them?
a. 25
b. 66
c. 10
d. 40
Question 5Causes of constipation in an older adult may include all of the following except
a. Aluminum-containing antacids
b. Diuretics
c. Antibiotics
d. Sedatives
Question 6George Wilbur, age 73, is a patient recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery. The nurse notices that he seems depressed, and he is continuously asking, Why is God doing this to me? The best response by the nurse is
a. Call for a psychiatric consultation to screen Mr. Wilbur for depression
b. Ask Mr. Wilbur if he has any specific spiritual needs to be addressed
c. Reassure Mr. Wilbur that he did nothing wrong and everything is okay
d. Tell Mr. Wilbur that sadness usually occurs after undergoing heart surgery