Geriatric & Long-Term Care Flashcards
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Which communication technique is most effective when interacting with a resident who has moderate hearing loss?
Answer: Face the resident, speak clearly in a low-pitched voice, and reduce background noise
Facing the resident, using clear low-pitched speech, and reducing background noise optimize communication for those with age-related hearing loss.
Which finding on skin assessment of an elderly resident requires the LVN to report to the RN as a potential Stage 1 pressure injury?
Answer: Non-blanchable redness over a bony prominence
Non-blanchable erythema over a bony prominence is the hallmark of a Stage 1 pressure injury and must be reported and documented promptly.
A long-term care resident with type 2 diabetes has a blood glucose of 58 mg/dL and is conscious. What is the LVN's priority intervention?
Answer: Give 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate orally and recheck glucose in 15 minutes
The 15-15 rule—15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates followed by a glucose recheck in 15 minutes—is the standard first-line treatment for mild hypoglycemia in a conscious patient.
Which behavior indicates that an LVN is providing culturally competent care to an elderly resident?
Answer: Asking the resident about their cultural preferences for care and incorporating them into the care plan
Asking about and incorporating a resident's cultural preferences into the care plan demonstrates individualized, culturally competent nursing care.
Which long-term care documentation requirement ensures continuity of care during shift changes?
Answer: Accurate, timely, and objective written nursing notes including changes in condition
Accurate, timely, objective nursing documentation provides the legal record of care and ensures all team members have current information for continuity of care.
An elderly resident who is normally sociable becomes withdrawn and tearful over two weeks. Which condition should the LVN suspect and report?
Answer: Depression
Persistent withdrawal, tearfulness, and loss of interest in activities are classic signs of depression, which is common but underdiagnosed in elderly long-term care residents.
Which practice best prevents the spread of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) in a long-term care facility?
Answer: Wearing gloves and gown, and washing hands with soap and water after care
C. diff spores are not killed by alcohol; soap and water handwashing along with contact precautions (gloves and gown) are required to prevent transmission.