1. Which information would the nurse teach older adults at a communityrecreation center about ways to prevent fractures? a. Tack down scatter rugs on the floor in the home. b. Expect most falls to happen outside the home in the yard. c. Buy supportive nonskid shoes that are comfortable to wear. d. Get instruction in range-of-motion exercisesfrom a physical therapist.: Answer Buysupportive nonskid shoes that are comfortable to wear. Comfortable nonskid shoes with good support will help decrease the risk for falls. Scatter rugs should be eliminated, not just tacked down. Activities of daily living provide exercisefor active adults; range-of-motion does not need to be taught by a physical therapist. Falls inside the home are responsible for many injuries. 2. A factory line worker has developed repetitive strain injury in the left elbow. Which topic would the nurse plan to include in patient teaching? a. Surgical options b. Elbow injections c. Wearing a left wrist splint d. Modifying arm movements: Answer Modifying arm movements Treatmentforrepetitive strain injury includes changing the ergonomics ofthe activity. Elbow injections and surgery are not initial optionsfor thistype of injury.A wristsplint mightbe used for hand or wrist pain. 3. Which recommendation would the occupational health nurse provide to apatient whose job involves many hours of typing? a. Obtain a keyboard pad to support the wrist. b. Do stretching exercises before starting work. c. Wrap the wrists with compression bandages each morning. d. Avoid using nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).: Answer Obtain a key-board pad to support the wrist. Repetitive strain injuries caused by prolonged work at a keyboard can be prevented by using a pad to keep the wristsin a straight position.Stretching exercises during the day maybe helpful, but these would not be needed before starting work. Use of a compression