LVN Geriatric Care 3

Question 1

Which assessment tool is most commonly used by LVNs to evaluate fall risk in elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

Morse Fall Scale

Answer

The Morse Fall Scale scores patients on factors such as fall history, gait, and IV use to identify those at high risk for falls.

Question 2

An elderly patient with arthritis is at risk for skin breakdown. Which position change schedule is recommended to prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Repositioning every 2 hours is the standard recommendation to relieve pressure and prevent skin breakdown in immobile patients.

Question 3

A patient scores 14 on the Braden Scale. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Moderate pressure ulcer risk

Answer

A Braden Scale score of 13–14 indicates moderate risk; lower scores indicate greater vulnerability to pressure injuries.

Question 4

Which environmental modification is the most effective first-line intervention to prevent falls in a geriatric unit?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring adequate lighting and clear pathways

Answer

Adequate lighting and uncluttered pathways reduce tripping hazards and are the safest, most effective environmental fall prevention measures.

Question 5

An 85-year-old patient has a stage 2 pressure injury on the coccyx. Which wound description matches stage 2?

Accepted Answer

Partial-thickness skin loss with a shallow open wound

Answer

Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial-thickness skin loss presenting as a shallow open wound or intact or ruptured blister.

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