E3 Older Adults

Question 1

The nurse is caring for a 92 year old pt on a cardiovascular floor. What is an expected change we see in older adults related to the heart and vascular system?
A. Decreased ventricular size
B. 4+ peripheral pulses
C. Decreased contractility strength
D. Low BP

Answer 1

C. Decreased contractility

-Increased BP

Question 2

A nurse is doing an intake assessment of a new resident in a nursing care home. What is the best indicator of health status in an older adult?

Answer 2

ADL performance
(includes cognitive function, muscular skeletal, and many other things)

Question 3

The three main factors involved in pressure injuries is:

Answer 3

1. Intensity
2. Tissue tolerance
3. Pressure duration