Performance should include

Process/Skill Questions:

What are the procedures related to the care of the client's personal belongings, including eyeglasses, hearing aids, clothing, dentures, money, and jewelry? How might they differ from a client of any other age group?
What are considerations for assisting the geriatric client with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, nutrition, grooming, and dressing?
What are examples of nursing interventions to prevent complications from immobility, such as decubiti, pneumonia, and contractions?
How would one assess the geriatric client for changes in fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
What are the nursing skills and procedures to assist the geriatric client with effective gas exchange, such as use of oxygen equipment; positioning; pulse oximetry; turn, cough, deep breathe, and suctioning (TCDB)?
How can one assist the geriatric client to maintain a safe environment?
What are special considerations needed when assessing a geriatric client?