Gerontological Nursing Practicum
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Course Introduction
The Gerontological Nursing Practicum provides students with hands-on experience in delivering nursing care to older adults across diverse healthcare settings. Emphasizing holistic, patient-centered approaches, the practicum enables students to apply theoretical knowledge in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care for geriatric clients. Students develop competencies in managing chronic conditions, promoting healthy aging, and addressing the unique psychosocial, cultural, and ethical issues associated with gerontological nursing. Supervision and reflective practice are integral, fostering critical thinking, advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration in the delivery of quality elder care.
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Gerontologic Nursing 5th Edition by Sue E. Meiner
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Chapter 1: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
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Q1) The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis views the priority criterion for continued independence to be the patient's:
A)age.
B)financial status.
C)gender.
D)functional status.
Answer: D
Q2) The faculty member explains to students that many older Americans continue to work past the "retirement age." What best explains this trend?
A)Feeling healthier longer
B)Changing financial outlook
C)Becoming bored in retirement
D)A desire to give back
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Theories of Aging
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Q1) The nurse planning community events for older people uses sociologic theories to guide practice.Which activity planned by the nurse best fits these theories?
A)Group exercise programs
B)Volunteering at a day care
C)Healthy cooking classes
D)Reminiscing therapy
Answer: B
Q2) According to which theory does cancer occur as a possible result of aging?
A)Radical theory
B)Error theory
C)Immunity theory
D)Pacemaker theory
Answer: C
Q3) What statement by a patient most indicates healthy aging according to Jung?
A)"I wish I had traveled more when I was younger because now I can't."
B)"I am proud of my past accomplishments at work and home raising my kids."
C)"My leg amputation makes things harder,but I still find a way to work."
D)"I still like to read the paper and novels and enjoy a little gardening."
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Legal and Ethical Issues
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Q1) A graduate nurse learns about the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA),which include which of the following?
A)Requires employers to offer health care insurance
B)Regulates the amount employers can charge for insurance
C)Mandates that employers provide specific benefits
D)Helps maintain coverage when a person changes jobs
Answer: D
Q2) The nurse caring for an older patient who resides in an assisted living facility is asked to obtain and witness the patient's signature on a living will document.The nurse responds most appropriately when stating:
A)"I will,because such a document is so valuable to the patient's plan of care."
B)"I'll ask the patient's family if they agree that the patient should sign the document."
C)"First I need to discuss the purpose of this document with the patient."
D)"I'm sorry but I cannot ethically do that."
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Gerontologic Assessment
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Q1) An older patient is hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a fractured left ankle.By day 4 of the hospitalization,which includes reduction of the fracture and analgesic drug therapy,the patient has become mildly disoriented and is incontinent of urine.The nurse explains to the family that these symptoms reflect the:
A)relationship between aging and both physical and psychosocial responses to trauma.
B)response exhibited by many older adults who are hospitalized.
C)effects of stress-induced perceptual deficits often seen in the hospitalized older adult. D)results of the pharmacologic pain control therapy.
Q2) To best minimize patient anxiety and help ensure a successful history assessment interview,the geriatric nurse first:
A)asks whether the patient has any questions about the interview.
B)makes sure the interview area is comfortable and private.
C)explains the reason for asking the questions.
D)assures the patient that all answers will be kept confidential.
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Chapter 5: Cultural Influences
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Q1) When attempting to reflect about personal cultural awareness,the nurse asks himself or herself which of the following quetions? (Select all that apply. )
A)What image do I want to project to members of other cultures?
B)What makes a culture worthy of biased treatment?
C)Have my life experiences contributed to any biases regarding other cultures?
D)Am I uncomfortable when interacting with members of other cultures?
E)Does the patient's culture rely on solid science to direct health care?
Q2) The nurse is most effectively using the concept of future time orientation when:
A)promising to help the patient call his daughter each weekend.
B)offering to complete the health assessment history after the patient eats dinner.
C)encouraging an older patient to keep a follow-up clinic appointment.
D)arranging for a colorectal cancer screen for senior citizens.
Q3) A nurse is caring for an Arab American patient in the hospital.The patient has many visitors who seem to be tiring the patient.What action by the nurse is best?
A)Limit the number of visitors the patient can have.
B)Only allow family members to visit the patient.
C)Suggest shorter visits to the patient's visitors.
D)Require visitors to check in at the front desk.
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Chapter 6: Family Influences
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Q1) The family member caring for a dependent older patient tells the nurse that she feels his care is "so out of my control." To best assist the caregiver in achieving a sense of confidence,the nurse:
A)encourages the caregiver to regularly attend the meeting of a local support group.
B)identifies the skills and resources that the caregiver needs to provide for the patient.
C)arranges for in-home support services to assist with care as needed.
D)explores reasons why the caregiver feels such a lack of control.
Q2) A nurse is mediating a family meeting with an older adult and four grown children.One daughter,who has three small children of her own,keeps volunteering to do tasks until she has agreed to do about 90% of what is needed for the older adult.What action by the nurse is best?
A)Praise the daughter for being so willing to do so much for her father.
B)Ask the other children why they are so unwilling to help out.
C)Ask the daughter if she can realistically accomplish all these items.
D)Tell the daughter that she is unable to do all these things and to delegate.
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Chapter 7: Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences
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Q1) To best respect an older patient's autonomy when assisting him in finding appropriate,affordable housing,the nurse:
A)provides examples of various options that include assistive services.
B)locates housing near a senior citizen community center to minimize social isolation.
C)identifies housing close to the services he will need.
D)asks the patient to provide examples of where he would like to live.
Q2) A 69-year-old patient who has both Medicare and long-term supplemental health care insurance shares with the nurse that he is in need of a visual examination as a follow-up after his cataract surgery.The nurse suggests that such treatment is most likely covered by:
A)Medicare Part A.
B)Medicare Part B.
C)Medicare Part D.
D)Supplemental policy.
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion and Illnessdisability
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Q1) A nurse routinely assesses patients for alcohol use.What principle guides this assessment?
A)The older adult must balance risks to benefits of use.
B)Alcohol causes older adults to fall and should not be consumed.
C)There are no data on risks or benefits after the age of 75.
D)Alcohol-related diseases are more severe in older people.
Q2) A nurse is assessing a patient's ability to manage existing health problems.What question by the nurse is most helpful?
A)"Can you tell me why it's important to test your blood glucose level at least daily?"
B)"What were the results of your most recent A1C blood test?"
C)"Which pharmacy do you use when your prescription needs to be refilled?"
D)"Have you been experiencing pain in your feet?"
Q3) A nurse wishes to volunteer in a tertiary health care activity.What activity would the nurse choose?
A)Teaching about safer sexual behaviors
B)Greeting women at an emergency pregnancy clinic
C)Assisting women who are having radiation therapy
D)Finding home health safety resources
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Chapter 9: Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults
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Q1) The nurse explains to the student the benefits of home health care.Which are benefits typically associated with this care? (Select all that apply. )
A)Less exposure to iatrogenic risks
B)Less chance of becoming confused
C)Better management of chronic conditions
D)Better reimbursement from Medicare
E)Patient remains in control of environment
Q2) What actions by the nursing staff in a long-term care facility display an awareness of resident rights? (Select all that apply. )
A)Getting informed consent for the use of an antipsychotic medication
B)Reminding the unhappy resident and family about grievance processes
C)Ensuring that all residents are asked if they wish to vote in an election
D)Giving residents information on the ombudsman's name and address
E)Assessing residents for their ability to safely administer their medications
Q3) Which individual would the nurse refer to the local Area Agency on Aging?
A)One who needs housekeeping services
B)One who needs help with preparing taxes
C)One who needs nutritious meals
D)One who needs long-term care placement
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Chapter 10: Nutrition
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Q1) A nurse works with a patient who is malnourished.What lab value does the nurse assess for the most up-to-date information on the patient's status?
A)Albumin
B)Prealbumin
C)Transferrin
D)Total iron
Q2) A patient wants to know what "no sugar added" on a food label means.What explanation is best?
A)The food has no calories.
B)No sugar was added during processing.
C)The food naturally has no sugar.
D)The food has 23% less sugar than normal.
Q3) A patient is being discharged on total parenteral nutrition (TPN).What topics do the patient and family need to be taught? (Select all that apply. )
A)How to work the enteral feeding pump
B)Care of a central venous catheter
C)How to crush and give medications
D)Proper use of an intravenous (IV)pump
E)Actions to take if the IV becomes occluded
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Chapter 11: Sleep and Activity
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Q1) The nurse caring for older patients would prepare to administer which medication as a short-term sleep aid?
A)Diazepam (Valium)
B)Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
C)Chloral hydrate (Somnote)
D)The nurse would try other measures first
Q2) An older patient is being admitted to an acute care unit after surgical repair of a fractured tibia.To minimize any negative factors affecting the patient's ability to sleep,the nurse's initial intervention is to:
A)be sure postoperative pain is being well managed.
B)manipulate the environment to manage light and noise.
C)plan care to minimize the number of times the patient is disturbed.
D)ask the patient about usual sleeping habits.
Q3) A patient is discussing retirement with a nurse.What suggestion pertaining to sleep does the nurse offer?
A)Keep your same bedtime and nighttime routines.
B)If you nap during the day you can stay up later.
C)You won't need so much sleep to be rested for work.
D)Sleeping in will help revitalize your energy level.
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Chapter 12: Safety
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Q1) A nurse is watching a parade during the summer and notices an older adult looking faint and acting somewhat confused.The patient has hot dry skin.While waiting for the rescue squad,what action by the nurse is most effective?
A)Spraying the person with a water mist
B)Giving the person iced tea to drink
C)Having the person sit down on the grass
D)Pouring cold water over the person's head
Q2) A patient has had several falls ascribed to "numb feet." What action by the nurse is best?
A)Assess patient for undiagnosed diabetes.
B)Instruct the patient on using a cane.
C)Ensure the patient has sturdy footwear.
D)Tell the patient to lift the feet when walking.
Q3) A patient smokes.What advice does the nurse give this patient for safety?
A)Do not smoke inside the house.
B)Install working smoke detectors.
C)Only smoke during the daytime.
D)Install carbon monoxide detectors.
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Chapter 13: Sexuality and Aging
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Q1) A patient lives in a long-term care facility and has mild dementia.The patient has been showing interest in another resident.What action by the nurse is best?
A)Determining if the resident has decision-making capacity.
B)Refusing to allow the residents to be alone together.
C)Asking the resident's family if the relationship is okay.
D)Providing time for the residents to be together.
Q2) The nurse working in long-term care knows there are several barriers to sexual expression for older patients.Which of the following are barriers? (Select all that apply. )
A)Decreasing desire
B)Medication side effects
C)Disease processes
D)Social circumstances
E)Increased libido
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Chapter 14: Pain
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Q1) The nurse is caring for an older adult patient with terminal cancer who is receiving medication via patient-controlled analgesic (PCA)pump.The nurse shows an understanding of primary end-of-life concerns when asking the patient:
A)"Do you have any concerns about receiving your medication intravenously?"
B)"Are you satisfied with the way your pain is being managed?"
C)"Are you worried about becoming addicted to the narcotic analgesics?"
D)"Do you have any questions concerning how to use the PCA properly?"
Q2) The nurse is caring for four frail patients with pain.Which patient's pain medication prescription does the nurse question?
A)The patient taking pentazocine (Talwin)
B)The patient taking acetaminophen (Tylenol)
C)The patient taking ibuprofen (Motrin)
D)The patient taking hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Q3) A patient has just had surgery.What pain control strategy is best?
A)Administer prn medications when requested.
B)Give pain medications around the clock at first.
C)Start with nonopioids then progress to opioids.
D)Ask the patient his or her preference for medication.
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Chapter 15: Infection
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Q1) A patient claims that all food is bland since "I got old." What suggestions does the nurse provide to this patient?
A)Add extra salt to your food.
B)Try eating some tart foods.
C)Eat soft food with gravy.
D)Drink high-protein shakes.
Q2) An older patient smoked tobacco most of the adult life.When planning health promotion education for this patient,the nurse includes information that such smoking:
A)may produce alterations in the immune response.
B)is a risk factor for community-acquired pneumonia.
C)decreases the production of an immunoglobulin called IgA.
D)increases the risk of gastric cancer.
Q3) A student nurse is caring for a patient who has vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE).What action by the student requires the nurse to intervene?
A)Washes hands for 15 seconds prior to entering the room
B)Takes own stethoscope and unit Glucometer in the room
C)Helps transfer the patient into a private room for isolation
D)Puts on gloves and a gown prior to changing the linens
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Chapter 16: Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation
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Q1) The student learning about chronic disease and illness in the older population learns which facts about this situation? (Select all that apply. )
A)One in two adults,or more than 133,000 Americans,has a chronic condition.
B)Chronic disease is the leading cause of death in those over 65.
C)About 75% of medical costs each year are spent on managing chronic disease.
D)Formerly acute conditions are now manageable chronic diseases..
E)The focus of America's health care services is now on chronic illness
Q2) Nurses should evaluate health programs based on what data?
A)Effect on quality of life
B)Cost-benefit ratio of service
C)Adherence statistics
D)Ease of following through
Q3) A nurse assesses a newly admitted patient to a nursing home using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM)and rates the patient at 20.What action by the nurse is best?
A)Arrange admission to a rehabilitation center.
B)Plan care for a nearly dependent person.
C)Plan care for a nearly independent person.
D)Tells the family the patient is cognitively impaired.
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Chapter 17: Cancer
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Q1) A patient has severe watery diarrhea from chemotherapy and is embarrassed having to be cleaned up frequently.The nurse notes several open areas on the patient's rectal area that cause pain.What nursing diagnosis takes priority?
A)Acute pain
B)Impaired skin integrity
C)Ineffective coping
D)Decreased cardiac output
Q2) An older adult patient expresses concern about developing cancer in the future and asks the nurse advice about cancer prevention.The nurse shares that:
A)"Eating foods high in protein,such as chicken and fish,promote cell growth and repair,thus minimizing the risk."
B)"Although there are some behaviors that can help minimize your risk,the possibility of developing cancer is usually determined by age 65."
C)"Most cancers that develop after age 65 generally respond well to cancer treatment modalities."
D)"Cancers that develop late in life are generally slow growing,so they generally do not contribute to this group's mortality."
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Chapter 18: Loss and End-Of-Life Issues
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Q1) The nurse documents that a patient is likely experiencing exaggerated grief when observing which behavior?
A)Keeps telling family and friends that her spouse "can't be dead."
B)Re-reads her late spouses diaries nightly since the death 2 years ago.
C)Develops severe abdominal pains on each anniversary of her spouse's death.
D)Becomes agitated whenever someone refers to the spouse's death or "moving on."
Q2) When a 66-year-old patient dies as a result of surgical complications,the nurse begins to facilitate the family's acceptance of their loss by:
A)preparing each family member sufficiently prior to viewing the body of their loved one.
B)presenting the body of their loved one in an appropriate,respectful manner.
C)assuring them that the patient received the best possible care postsurgery.
D)providing them with an effective explanation of the problems that caused the patient's death.
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Chapter 19: Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
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Q1) A patient takes digoxin (Lanoxin)for heart failure with atrial fibrillation.The patient reports yellow vision and nausea.The patient's digoxin level is 1.9 ng/mL.How does the nurse explain the situation to the patient?
A)"Even with a normal blood level you may have digoxin toxicity."
B)"You may have a gastrointestinal virus that is causing these symptoms."
C)"You may not be getting a high enough dose of digoxin;I'll call the doctor."
D)"Your cataracts may be worsening and you may need to have them removed."
Q2) An older patient's BUN is 28 mg/dL and creatinine is 0.6 mg/dL.How does the nurse interpret these findings?
A)Normal for all age groups
B)Normal for older adults
C)High for all age groups
D)Low for older adults
Q3) A patient was admitted for heart failure,and over the past 3 days the patient's brain natriuretic peptide has decreased.What action by the nurse is best?
A)Prepare to administer extra diuretics.
B)Continue with the plan of care.
C)Prepare to intubate and ventilate the patient.
D)Discuss end-of-life care with the patient.
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Chapter 20: Pharmacologic Management
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Q1) When initially planning care for the older adult patient who is prescribed clonidine patches as part of a smoking cessation program,the nurse:
A)assesses the patient for any skin disorders on the upper arms and back.
B)determines how many cigarettes or cigars the patient smokes per day.
C)asks if the patient is currently taking any antihypertensive medications.
D)educates the patient to the possible side effects of clonidine therapy.
Q2) A 68-year-old man with a history of alcohol abuse is admitted to the acute care facility for reports of abdominal pain.Based on your understanding of alcohol withdrawal,the nurse knows that if patient is currently abusing alcohol,he will most likely:
A)experience delirium tremors within 4 hours of hospitalization.
B)develop withdrawal symptoms 48 to 72 hours after the last intake of alcohol.
C)receive 1 ounce of alcohol every 4 hours while awake.
D)be prescribed oxazepam (Serax).
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Chapter 21: Cardiovascular Function
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Q1) An older patient is upset with a blood pressure reading of 180/78 mmHg.What response by the nurse is best?
A)"It looks like you need blood pressure medicine now."
B)"Most people get hypertension when they get older."
C)"With age,blood vessels stiffen,raising blood pressure."
D)"Don't worry,there are lots of good medications for this."
Q2) The nurse educates the obese older adult patient that the single most important outcome that will affect cardiac health is:
A)compliance with drug therapy.
B)adherence to the DASH diet.
C)20 minutes of exercise daily.
D)a 10% reduction in weight.
Q3) A nurse is planning to teach a senior citizens group heart-healthy lifestyle choices.Which should be included? (Select all that apply. )
A)Smoking cessation tips
B)Low-carbohydrate food choices
C)Stress management techniques
D)Regular blood pressure monitoring
E)Strategies to include exercise into daily routine
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Chapter 22: Respiratory Function
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Q1) The nurse best maximizes an older adult's potential to avoid developing a postsurgical respiratory infection by:
A)walking the patient to the bathroom instead of using the bedside commode.
B)encouraging compliance with prescribed antibiotic therapy.
C)evaluating the patient's ability to effectively cough and deep breathe.
D)offering fluids every hour while the patient is awake.
Q2) A frail,older patient is in the emergency room in severe respiratory distress.The patient has had repeated hospitalizations for the same thing.After stabilizing the patient,which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A)Determine what the patient's end-of-life wishes are.
B)Assess the family caregiver for compliance with treatment.
C)Administer intravenous (IV)fluids at a rapid rate.
D)Prepare to vaccinate the patient against pneumonia.
Q3) The nurse gives priority to assessing an older patient who presents with symptoms of acute respiratory distress for which other condition?
A)Substernal chest pain
B)A history of panic attacks
C)Any known allergies
D)Bruising on the chest
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Chapter 23: Endocrine Function
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Q1) An older patient has been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.What action by the nurse takes priority?
A)Educate the patient on medications.
B)Teach lifestyle changes the patient can manage.
C)Encourage 60 minutes of aerobic activity daily.
D)Instruct the patient on a low-fat diet.
Q2) The nurse teaching a 79-year-old with type 2 diabetes about the importance of regular exercise suggests that the patient:
A)swim 10 laps in the community center pool three times a week.
B)enroll in a daily lunch time aerobics class at the senior center.
C)lift 5 pound weights in a routine of 10 repetitions in each arm.
D)walk on the treadmill each morning for 30 minutes.
Q3) A nurse is preparing to administer metoprolol (Toprol)to an older male patient.What action by the nurse is best regarding endocrine disorders?
A)Administer the medication as ordered.
B)Check the patient's ID using two sources.
C)Say,"Many men experience ED with this drug."
D)Tell the patient to discuss the side effects with his provider.
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Chapter 24: Gastrointestinal Function
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Q1) What dietary suggestion does the nurse give the older patient to manage age-related changes in taste?
A)Add more salt to foods.
B)Use a salt substitute.
C)Add sugar when possible.
D)Use a variety of herbs.
Q2) An older adult reports chronic constipation.When asked why this problem has gotten worse with age,the nurse responds:
A)"As we age,our bodies require more fiber to bring about healthy bowel function."
B)"We need to discuss the proper use of laxatives to minimize constipation."
C)"It's possible that you have lost the ability to feel when you need to move your bowels."
D)"Aging brings about decreased gastric motility that often results in constipation."
Q3) A patient is admitted with infectious diarrhea.What action by the nurse is best?
A)Place the patient in contact precautions.
B)Place the patient on droplet precautions.
C)Use standard precautions to care for the patient.
D)Prepare staff to take prophylactic antibiotics.
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Chapter 25: Musculoskeletal Function
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Q1) A patient had hip replacement surgery.What intervention is most appropriate to prevent dislocation?
A)Instruct staff to use a fracture pan when the patient needs to toilet.
B)Administer ordered pain medication prior to turning.
C)Elevate the patient's knee on the affected side with a pillow.
D)Apply an abduction splint while the patient is in bed.
Q2) A nurse works in a long-term care facility where many of the residents have osteoporosis.For which resident would alendronate (Fosamax)be contraindicated?
A)A patient on a continuous tube feeding
B)A wheelchair-bound patient
C)A patient over the age of 85
D)A male patient
Q3) An older adult patient who has experienced a left knee replacement asks the nurse,"When will I be back to normal?" The nurse responds that:
A)"What did the surgeon tell you about function after the surgery?"
B)"Normal means different things to different people."
C)"You should be back to normal after 6 to 8 weeks."
D)"Surgery will improve your mobility but I'm not sure about being normal."
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Chapter 26: Urinary Function
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Q1) An older patient is admitted with possible chronic renal failure (CRF).Which lab value does the nurse notify the physician about as a priority?
A)Increased calcium level
B)Increased red blood cells
C)Decreased BUN level
D)Decreased creatinine clearance level
Q2) An older adult patient is hospitalized for after an automobile crash.The nurse recognizes symptoms suggestive of an upper urinary tract (UTI)infection when the patient:
A)voids 100 mL of urine over a 3-hour period of time.
B)is not able to state where he is or what day it is.
C)has an elevated red blood cell (RBC)count.
D)reports burning when he urinates.
Q3) A male patient has benign prostatic enlargement.He is at risk for what type of acute kidney injury?
A)Prerenal
B)Intrarenal
C)Postrenal
D)Combined form
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Chapter 27: Cognitive and Neurologic Function
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Q1) An older adult is experiencing age-related postural hypotension and he fears "something is really wrong" because he is the only one in his social group experiencing the problems.The nurse responds:
A)"Don't be concerned;just be very careful about your risk for falling."
B)"You have had very thorough testing,so don't worry about it being serious."
C)"It's just a matter of time before they too have to watch not to get up too quickly."
D)"You just don't have the compensating mechanisms of your friends."
Q2) The nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a mildly confused older patient.The nurse best assures an accurate history by first:
A)scoring the client's cognitive responses.
B)focusing on the client to respond.
C)directing the questions to both patient and family.
D)arranging a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
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Chapter 28: Integumentary Function
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Q1) When assessing for squamous cell cancer (SCC),a home health nurse is particularly concerned about a suspicious lesion on the:
A)leg of a 60-year-old Asian female.
B)neck of a 73-year-old Hispanic female.
C)Lower lip of a 70-year-old African American male.
D)back of a 90-year-old Caucasian male.
Q2) The nurse plans to assess for candidiasis as a priority intervention for a:
A)60-year-old with a history of bacterial pneumonia.
B)72-year-old incontinence of urine and feces.
C)58-year-old with a casted left foot.
D)90-year-old receiving antihypertensives.
Q3) The presence of which skin assessment finding,if noted on an older adult patient,should cause the nurse to suspect a premalignancy?
A)Numerous small red papules on the chest and back
B)An oozing,rough,reddish macule on the ear
C)An irregularly shaped mole on the face or shoulders
D)Brown,greasy lesions on the neck
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Chapter 29: Sensory Function
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Q1) A patient had a chemical splash into the eye at work.What action by the occupational health nurse takes priority?
A)Begin flushing the patient's eye with cool water.
B)Call emergency medical services.
C)Ask about the patient's tetanus status.
D)Tape the eye closed to prevent injury.
Q2) An older adult patient reports "ringing" in the ears.What additional data should the nurse gather to help determine the cause of the patient's problem?
A)History of ear surgery
B)Use of prescription medications
C)Exercise and sleep patterns
D)Nutritional status,especially protein intake
Q3) An older adult's chart documents that she has been diagnosed with macular dysequilibrium.Based on an understanding of this condition and the resulting vertigo,the nurse suggests that the patient:
A)turn her head very slowly when looking from right to left.
B)dangle her legs at the bedside before getting out of bed.
C)use the wall for stabilization when ambulating in the hallway.
D)be careful to be seated when flexing or hyperextending her neck.
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