A patient with glaucoma is on timolol (Timoptic). The patient also takes metoprolol (Toprol) for hypertension. The patient reports to the clinic nurse that the eyedrops Make me dizzy. What assessment by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Assess the patient's eyedrop instillation technique.
b. Determine how long the patient has been on the drops.
c. Assess the patient's gait and balance while walking.
d. Ask the patient if breakfast is eaten prior to applying the eyedrops.
Question 2For which patient does the nurse add compression therapy to the nursing care plan?
a. Taut, white, shiny skin
b. Faint pedal pulses
c. Brownish skin and edema
d. Large ulcer with skin graft
Question 3A patient had a chemical splash into the eye at work. What action by the occupational health nurse takes priority?
a. Begin flushing the patient's eye with cool water.
b. Call emergency medical services.
c. Ask about the patient's tetanus status.
d. Tape the eye closed to prevent injury.
Question 4The nurse working in the gerontology clinic understands which facts related to incontinence? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is a normal age-related change.
b. It is an independent predictor of nursing home admission.
c. It contributes to falls and injuries.
d. It can disrupt sleep.
e. It can lead to urinary tract infections.
Question 5An older diabetic patient has impaired mobility and decreased vision. The nurse examines the patient's feet at each clinical visit. The patient asks why this is necessary. What response by the nurse is best?
a. It's part of our diabetic clinic visit pro-tocol.
b. You may not be able to see a sore on your feet.
c. Limited mobility may keep you from checking your feet.
d. You may get an ulcer and not be able to feel it.
Question 6The nurse working with older adults knows which facts about age-related musculoskeletal changes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Muscle mass decreases, causing atrophy.
b. Myocytes are replaced by fibrous tissue.
c. Vertebral spaces enlarge with fluid reten-tion.
d. Posture and gait change, leading to fall risk.
e. Men become bowlegged and waddle.
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