DOH Nursing Geriatric and Rehabilitative Nursing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What continence management does DOH Abu Dhabi require for elderly patients?
- Incontinence is an expected part of aging requiring no intervention
- Assessment of type and cause, individualized management plan including behavioral interventions, pelvic floor exercises, and appropriate continence products (Correct answer)
- Only use indwelling catheters
- Continence management is not a nursing role
Correct answer: Assessment of type and cause, individualized management plan including behavioral interventions, pelvic floor exercises, and appropriate continence products
DOH requires comprehensive continence assessment (type, cause, severity), individualized plans including timed voiding, pelvic floor exercises, fluid management, appropriate product selection, and catheter use only as a last resort.
Question 2: What stroke rehabilitation nursing does DOH Abu Dhabi define?
- Stroke patients only need bed rest
- Swallowing assessment, positioning for prevention of complications, early mobilization, communication support, functional retraining, and psychological support (Correct answer)
- Only provide physical therapy referral
- Rehabilitation starts only after 2 weeks
Correct answer: Swallowing assessment, positioning for prevention of complications, early mobilization, communication support, functional retraining, and psychological support
DOH stroke rehabilitation nursing includes bedside swallowing screening, therapeutic positioning, early mobilization within 24-48 hours, communication aids for aphasia, ADL retraining, and psychological/emotional support for adjustment.
Question 3: What elder abuse screening does DOH Abu Dhabi require nurses to perform?
- Elder abuse screening is not necessary
- Recognize signs of physical, emotional, financial abuse and neglect, mandatory reporting to designated authorities, and documentation (Correct answer)
- Only screen when abuse is obvious
- Elder abuse is not a healthcare concern
Correct answer: Recognize signs of physical, emotional, financial abuse and neglect, mandatory reporting to designated authorities, and documentation
DOH requires nurses to recognize indicators of elder abuse (unexplained injuries, withdrawal, malnutrition, poor hygiene, financial irregularities), mandatorily report to designated authorities, and document findings objectively.
Question 4: What pressure injury management does DOH Abu Dhabi require for geriatric patients?
- Pressure injuries are unavoidable in elderly patients
- Prevention through risk assessment, repositioning schedules, nutrition optimization, and evidence-based wound management with staged treatment protocols (Correct answer)
- Only apply wound dressings
- Pressure injury management is only for wound care nurses
Correct answer: Prevention through risk assessment, repositioning schedules, nutrition optimization, and evidence-based wound management with staged treatment protocols
DOH requires comprehensive pressure injury management including Braden Scale assessment, 2-hourly repositioning, nutritional optimization, appropriate support surface selection, and evidence-based wound treatment based on staging.
Question 5: What end-of-life care considerations does DOH Abu Dhabi identify for elderly patients?
- End-of-life care is the family's responsibility
- Advance care planning discussions, comfort-focused care, symptom management, spiritual and cultural support, family involvement, and bereavement support (Correct answer)
- Only provide pain medication
- End-of-life care does not require nursing involvement
Correct answer: Advance care planning discussions, comfort-focused care, symptom management, spiritual and cultural support, family involvement, and bereavement support
DOH end-of-life care for elderly patients includes facilitating advance care planning, providing comfort-focused symptom management, addressing spiritual and cultural needs, supporting family involvement, and providing bereavement care.
Question 6: What health promotion activities does DOH Abu Dhabi encourage for elderly populations?
- Health promotion is not relevant for elderly patients
- Physical activity programs, fall prevention education, chronic disease self-management, social engagement promotion, and cognitive stimulation activities (Correct answer)
- Only medication compliance education
- Health promotion stops after age 65
Correct answer: Physical activity programs, fall prevention education, chronic disease self-management, social engagement promotion, and cognitive stimulation activities
DOH promotes health in elderly populations through adapted physical activity, fall prevention education, chronic disease self-management support, social engagement facilitation, cognitive stimulation programs, and preventive health screening.
DOH Nursing Geriatric and Rehabilitative Nursing 2
What continence management does DOH Abu Dhabi require for elderly patients?