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Course Introduction
Nursing Concepts in Gerontology explores the foundational principles and specialized knowledge required to care for older adults. This course examines the physical, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of aging, emphasizing holistic assessment and evidence-based interventions to promote healthy aging and manage chronic health conditions common in the elderly population. Students will learn about ethical and legal considerations, communication strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration to advocate for the unique needs of older adults in a variety of healthcare settings. The course also addresses the importance of health promotion, disease prevention, and quality of life in gerontological nursing practice.
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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) A nurse is caring for an older patient in the emergency department.What information about the patient will be most helpful in creating a plan of care?
A)Baseline physical and cognitive functioning
B)Living conditions and family support
C)Medications and current medical problems
D)Results of the Mini Mental State examination
Answer: A
Q2) The dean of a new nursing program wishes to ensure graduates are prepared to care for older patients.What document should guide the dean in designing the curriculum?
A)The Nurse Practice Act for that state
B)The American Nurses Association (ANA)code of ethics for nurses
C)Healthy People 2020
D)The Recommended Baccalaureate Competencies and Curricular Guidelines
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Theories of Aging
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Q1) Your patient's spouse died recently from a sudden illness after 45 years of marriage.The patient was the primary caregiver for the spouse during this time.The patient is now depressed and withdrawn and has verbalized feelings of uselessness.Which action by the nurse is best?
A)Encourage the patient take up a hobby that will occupy some time.
B)Explain that volunteering would be an excellent way to stay useful.
C)Assure the patient that these feelings of sadness will pass with time.
D)Ask the patient to share some cherished memories of the spouse.
Answer: B
Q2) A patient is recovering from a mild cerebral vascular accident (stroke).The home care nurse notes that the patient is talking about updating a will and planning funeral arrangements.Which of the following responses is most appropriate for the nurse to make?
A)"You seem to be preoccupied with dying."
B)"Is there anything I can do to help you?"
C)"Are you worried about dying before you get your affairs in order?"
D)"Let's focus on how you are recovering rather than on your dying."
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Legal and Ethical Issues
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Q1) The manager of a long-term care facility is evaluating patients' use of drugs.The resident on which of the following medications would be allowed to continue taking medications to control behavior?
A)On anxiolytics;now able to participate in group activities
B)Given a benzodiazepine at night;roommate now sleeps well
C)Given sedatives;eats 100% of meals if resident is fed
D)Taking an antipsychotic;no longer wanders at night
Answer: A
Q2) The director of nursing at a certified long-term care facility overhauls the nursing assistant training program to include which features? (Select all that apply. )
A)12 hours of classroom content
B)Training in infection control measures
C)Instruction on resident rights
D)6 hours of quarterly in-service education
E)Education on safety measures
Answer: B,C,D,E
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Chapter 4: Gerontologic Assessment
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Q1) An older patient is being admitted to a long-term care facility.The nurse recognizes that the primary purpose of the initial geriatric health assessment is to:
A)identify the patient's physiologic baselines.
B)ultimately create a plan of care that prevents disability and dependence.
C)initiate the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship.
D)document self-care deficiencies that the patient exhibits.
Q2) The geriatric nurse admitting a patient to an assisted living facility recognizes the importance of tools such as the Katz and the Barthel indexes because of the impact they have on:
A)planning the amount of help the patient will need with ADLs.
B)the patient's ability to be realistic about achieving independence.
C)creating an appropriate,patient-specific nursing care plan.
D)appropriate staffing to ensure the safety needs of the patients are met.
Q3) The nurse most effectively implements guided reminiscence during a patient interview by:
A)reminding the patient to share important memories of the past.
B)scheduling several short interviews rather than one long one.
C)controlling the interview by selecting the memories to be discussed.
D)encouraging the patient to relive his or her memories while maintaining focus.
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Chapter 5: Cultural Influences
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Q1) 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.
Q2) While caring for an older Korean patient,the nurse notes that the patient answers questions regarding health history when asked but is otherwise silent and does not maintain eye contact.Being culturally sensitive,the nurse recognizes that the patient's actions are most likely a(n):
A)sign of respect for the wisdom and expertise of the nurse.
B)indication that he has no questions regarding the care he is receiving.
C)expression of discomfort discussing personal matters.
D)means of communicating his dissatisfaction with his care.
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Chapter 6: Family Influences
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Q1) The nurse working in a diverse community would most expect the eldest son from which community to care for aging parents?
A)African Americans
B)East Asian
C)Native American
D)Hispanic
Q2) The nurse is about to discuss the possible ways to meet the physical needs of an older adult patient with the patient's adult children.The nurse guides the discussion based on which of the following American societal realities? (Select all that apply. )
A)Most dependent older adults prefer to live with family members whenever possible. B)Family members are generally the care providers for dependent older adult family members.
C)Nursing facilities are generally a family's last resort for the care of an older dependent adult.
D)A family is generally willing to pay for services for the care of their older family member.
E)Older dependent adults expect their adult family members to provide for care.
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Chapter 7: Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences
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Q1) The nurse recognizes that health and wellness are better among the educated older adult population because they tend to:
A)place a high value on health and wellness.
B)frequently take advantage of health screening options.
C)have occupations that are less physically demanding.
D)manage emotional stress in a more productive manner.
Q2) An older woman lives alone.What action by the nurse is best to keep the patient from becoming a victim of crime?
A)Encourage the patient to take self-defense classes.
B)Tell the patient that it is okay to hang up or not answer the door.
C)Have the patient install a monitored security system.
D)Ask if there is a neighbor who can check up on her.
Q3) An adult child of an older adult confides in the nurse that the patient has lost most of her friends because of her negative behavior.What action by the nurse is best?
A)Ask when the patient had her last physical exam.
B)Encourage the patient to be more positive.
C)Ask if the patient is aware of the problem.
D)Suggest the patient take antidepressants.
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion and Illnessdisability
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Q1) 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?"
Q2) 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
Q3) Financial considerations are a major barrier to the older adult's participation in health promotion because:
A)most older adults have accepted poor health as a part of growing older.
B)Medicare often does not cover the cost of preventive services.
C)many already have been diagnosed with chronic illnesses.
D)they generally place more value on saving their disposable income.
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Chapter 9: Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults
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Q1) The nurse on a medical acute care unit is preparing for the admission of an 84-year-old patient with several diagnosed chronic illnesses.The nurse begins the plan of care for this patient based on the understanding that the older adult is likely to:
A)develop hospital-induced delirium.
B)require special attention related to sensory deficits.
C)need a social services consult before discharge.
D)present with a need for a high level of nursing care.
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) An older adult patient has been prescribed a specialized enteral formula after an extensive surgical procedure.The nurse anticipates and addresses a concern of many patients in this age cohort when assuring the patient that:
A)her family can easily manage the formula after she is discharged.
B)Medicare will cover the expense of the treatment.
C)the treatment will be discontinued as soon as she is able to eat sufficiently.
D)this is the most effective form of nutrition for her at this time.
Q2) An older woman asks the nurse why she "suddenly" has a deficiency in B vitamins as her eating and cooking habits have not changed.What response by the nurse is best?
A)"Something has to be different now."
B)"You can't absorb B vitamins like before."
C)"Your need for B vitamins has increased."
D)"The guidelines have been increased."
Q3) The nurse notes a patient's prealbumin is 2 mg/dL.What action by the nurse is best?
A)Tell the patient to add more protein to the diet.
B)Conduct a nutritional screening with a standard tool.
C)Refer the patient to a registered dietician.
D)Instruct the patient to maintain good nutritional habits.
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Chapter 11: Sleep and Activity
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Q1) An older frail adult patient has begun displaying symptoms of sleep disturbance while being hospitalized.Since these symptoms were observed,the nurse has arranged for a bed alarm to be placed near the patient because:
A)lack of adequate sleep can result in delirium.
B)the patient has difficulty using the call light.
C)lack of sleep make the patient at risk for falls.
D)the patient will remember not to get out of bed.
Q2) An older patient reported to the clinic nurse that since a grandson moved in a few months ago,the patient has had problems sleeping.Which question by the nurse is most appropriate?
A)"How do you feel about having a roommate?"
B)"Was it your decision to invite him to move in?"
C)"Has your sleep pattern changed since he moved in?"
D)"Can you be more specific about the trouble you have sleeping?"
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Chapter 12: Safety
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Q1) When appropriately addressing safety issues,the geriatric nurse plans the patient's care plan directed by the standard of care that requires:
A)promoting both health and wellness by assuring safety.
B)minimizing the patient's risk for physical injury while preserving autonomy.
C)identifying safety from injury as a patient right.
D)emphasizing beneficence as a an ethical standard of nursing care.
Q2) Which nursing intervention best demonstrates the understanding that older adults are at increased risk for falls because of normal age-related changes?
A)Speaking in a loud voice when warning the patient about safety hazards
B)Turning on bright lights so the patient can see objects such as furniture
C)Encouraging the patient to rise from a supine position slowly
D)Advising the patient to avoid exercising painful joints
Q3) The nurse working with older patients would assess which patient as being at highest risk for developing secondary hypothermia?
A)The patient who has osteoarthritis and limited mobility
B)The patient who has a raised rash on both arms
C)The patient who drinks four alcoholic drinks a day
D)The patient who takes furosemide (Lasix)
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Chapter 13: Sexuality and Aging
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Q1) The nurse is learning about postmenopausal changes that can affect sexuality in women.Which of the following are included? (Select all that apply. )
A)Shortening of the vagina
B)Need to void after intercourse
C)Vaginal dryness
D)Vaginal irritation needs investigation
E)Vaginal secretions diminish
Q2) To effectively assess an older adult patient's sexual needs,the nurse must initially: A)reflect on personal feelings that create barriers to effective communication with the patient.
B)be familiar with the sexual needs of the older adult population.
C)assess the patient's physical capacity to engage in sexual activities.
D)inform the patient of the personal nature of the detailed questioning this assessment requires.
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Chapter 14: Pain
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Q1) 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.
Q2) An older adult patient has been prescribed an opioid to manage chronic pain resulting from a shoulder injury.To eliminate a common barrier to opioid drug compliance,the nurse:
A)encourages the patient to use the opioid only as prescribed.
B)educates the patient about the appropriate management of constipation.
C)assures the patient that dizziness will decrease as therapeutic levels are reached.
D)suggests the patient take the medication with meals or a snack.
Q3) A confused patient is admitted to the hospital after suffering a fall.When asked about pain,the patient does not respond.What action by the nurse is best?
A)Ask the patient again using different words.
B)Pantomime what you are asking the patient.
C)Observe the patient's nonverbal behaviors.
D)Ask the family members if they think the patient has pain.
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Chapter 15: Infection
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Q1) The nurse caring for an older adult patient currently receiving traditional drug therapy for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)recognizes that the patient is at risk for developing:
A)Clostridium difficile infection.
B)vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)infection.
C)autoimmune hepatitis.
D)systemic lupus erythematosus.
Q2) A nurse has identified an older patient as being at high risk of infection.Which assessment data indicate that priority goals for this diagnosis have been met?
A)The patient remains afebrile.
B)The patient's white blood cells (WBCs)are normal.
C)The patient has no subjective complaints.
D)The patient's mental status is unchanged.
Q3) An older patient asks the nurse about taking Echinacea to prevent colds.What response by the nurse is best?
A)"That's fine;it's a very common herb."
B)"Older people should not use herbs."
C)"This herb may not be well produced."
D)"Echinacea has a deleterious effect on immunity."
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Chapter 16: Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation
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Q1) 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
Q2) The nurse feels most confident that an older patient is prepared to assume self-management of new type 2 insulin-dependent diabetes when the patient:
A)is heard asking her son to check the insulin's expiration date.
B)is able to identify the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
C)asks why she needs to test her glucose levels so frequently.
D)inquires why she needs to have an A1C test every 3 months.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 17: Cancer
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Q1) The nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital who has cancer and a neutrophil count of 430/mm³.What action by the nurse is best?
A)Place the patient in a private room.
B)Use good handwashing with all contact.
C)Place the patient in protective precautions.
D)Initiate contact precautions.
Q2) The nurse is using a tool to assess the quality of life of a hospice patient.The nurse addresses the appropriate areas of concern when asking which of the following questions? (Select all that apply. )
A)"Are you able to bathe yourself?"
B)"Did your grandson get the grass cut like he planned?"
C)"How would you rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?"
D)"Do you still have concerns about your will?"
E)"Can we talk about why you never remarried?"
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Chapter 18: Loss and End-Of-Life Issues
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Q1) The nurse evaluates how an older adult patient will react to the death of a spouse based on how the patient:
A)expresses concern for his spouse during a prolonged illness.
B)reacts when their beloved dog was sent to live with an adult child.
C)demonstrates his or her philosophy of health and happiness.
D)expresses how his spouse's illness has impacted their life together.
Q2) The nurse documents that a newly widowed older adult patient is likely experiencing physical grief responses when she:
A)becomes hypotensive.
B)has difficulty getting up from the chair.
C)reports having tightness in the chest.
D)develops a red rash over her upper chest and back.
Q3) The nurse shows an understanding of the primary factor that facilitates the adjustment to the loss of a spouse when asking:
A)"Are you planning to continue to run your flower shop?"
B)"How long were you and your spouse married?"
C)"Does your son and his family live nearby?"
D)"Do you consider yourself a religious person?"
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Chapter 19: Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
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Q1) A 66-year-old patient has a decreased calcium level.The nurse anticipates a(n):
A)elevated sodium level.
B)elevated phosphorus level.
C)decreased magnesium level.
D)decreased serum glucose level.
Q2) An older adult has been admitted for dehydration.Which laboratory value correlates with this condition?
A)Na<sup>+</sup>: 160 mEq/L
B)Na<sup>+</sup>: 128 mEq/L
C)K<sup>+</sup>: 3.5 mEq/L
D)K<sup>+</sup>: 5.2 mEq/L
Q3) An older adult patient is experiencing symptoms commonly associated with hyperglycemia.Which laboratory test is most reliable for detecting hyperglycemia in older adults?
A)A random serum glucose
B)An oral glucose tolerance test
C)An early morning urine test for glucose
D)A 24-hour urine glucose test
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Chapter 20: Pharmacologic Management
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Q1) The nurse shows an understanding of medication-related risk factors common to older adults when asking:
A)"Are you aware of the possible side effects of your medications?"
B)"Do you regularly take any dietary supplements?"
C)"How do you keep track of when your medications are due?"
D)"How many different physicians are prescribing medications for you?"
Q2) An older adult patient shares with the admitting nurse that she drinks "one shot" of whiskey nightly to help her sleep.The nurse documents the need to:
A)assess the patient for slurred speech,lack of coordination,and nystagmus.
B)address the effects of alcohol abuse with the patient.
C)provide the patient with an alcohol substitute.
D)assess the patient for signs of agitation,as well as anxiety and seizures.
Q3) The nurse explains to ancillary staff that caffeine abuse is difficult to diagnose in the older adult patient because caffeine intoxication symptoms:
A)can be confused with normal effects of aging.
B)often mimic those of some cardiac disorders.
C)produce fewer symptoms in older adults than in younger adults.
D)resemble the side effects of several antihypertensive drugs.
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Chapter 21: Cardiovascular Function
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Q1) The effect of aging on the cardiovascular system is evidenced by which symptoms in an older adult performing a stress test? (Select all that apply. )
A)Chest pain during exercise
B)Slow increase of heart rate in response to stress
C)Exercise induce dyspnea
D)Slow decrease of heart rate post exercise
E)Stress-induced arrhythmias
Q2) It is suspected that an older adult patient is experiencing severe hypertension.The nurse documents symptoms that support this diagnosis when the patient reports:
A)difficulty reading the newspaper's print.
B)being fatigued after walking around the block.
C)noticing that his heart "skips a beat" frequently.
D)getting up from a chair too quickly makes him dizzy.
Q3) The nurse should assess which patient first?
A)The patient with acute shortness of breath
B)The patient with epigastric pain
C)The patient with right arm pain
D)The patient with persistent indigestion
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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) An older adult with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)asks why he should quit smoking now.What response by the nurse is best?
A)"It will keep your disease from getting worse."
B)"There are many benefits to quitting even now."
C)"It will decrease the risk of getting cancer too."
D)"You're right;there really isn't a reason to quit."
Q3) The nurse caring for patients using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)knows what about treatment effectiveness?
A)Effectiveness depends on compliance.
B)It's too expensive for many older adults.
C)It is rarely effective for sleep apnea.
D)Complicated settings make it hard to use.
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Chapter 23: Endocrine Function
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Q1) Which documentation demonstrates that the nurse effectively assessed an older adult diabetic patient's cardiac status?
A)radial pulse: 88 and regular
B)carotid pulses equal and strong
C)BP 126/78 recumbent and 122/78 sitting
D)nail beds pale in color
Q2) The nurse teaches an older patient safety rules for exercising.What do these rules include? (Select all that apply. )
A)Carry medical identification.
B)Check blood glucose before exercising.
C)Drink plenty of water.
D)Have quick-acting glucose.
E)Knowing signs of hyperglycemia.
Q3) The nurse recognizes that an older adult on both antihypertensive and antidepressant drug therapies has a specific need for:
A)regular blood pressure monitoring.
B)an effective history focusing on sexual function.
C)an increase in daily fluid intake.
D)frequent assessment of emotional stability.
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Chapter 24: Gastrointestinal Function
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Q1) A 70-year-old patient has lost 25 pounds since being diagnosed with hepatitis A.To best manage the patient's anorexia,what does the nurse suggest? (Select all that apply. )
A)A protein powder supplement added to liquids
B)Several meals eaten during the day
C)Megavitamins that include iron and folic acid
D)A dietary assessment to identify favorite foods
E)A high-carbohydrate,low-fat diet
Q2) Because of a knowledge of age-related changes in the gastrointestinal system,the nurse encourages regular screenings for which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A)Osteoporosis
B)Vitamin B deficiency
C)Pernicious anemia
D)Enlarged liver
E)Iron deficiency anemia
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Chapter 25: Musculoskeletal Function
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Q1) After a below-the-knee amputation,a patient has disturbed body image.What action by the patient indicates movement toward resolution of this diagnosis?
A)The patient names his stump "Pete."
B)The patient attends physical therapy.
C)The patient begins to change dressings.
D)The patient asks questions about prosthetics.
Q2) A nurse is caring for the older patient who had knee replacement surgery 8 days ago.What assessment by the nurse is most important?
A)Determining whether the patient has sensation to the foot
B)Asking the patient to rate his or her current pain.
C)Observing the incision site for redness or drainage.
D)Monitoring the calf circumference on the affected side
Q3) An older confused patient is recovering from a stage IV sacral pressure ulcer.The nurse shows an understanding of this patient's risk for developing osteomyelitis by:
A)adhering to sterile technique when changing the wound's dressing.
B)assessing and documenting the patient's vital signs regularly.
C)managing the patient's antibiotic therapy as prescribed.
D)ensuring that the patient's diet includes sufficient protein.
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Chapter 26: Urinary Function
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Q1) An older adult patient reports "losing urine" when she bends over or gets out of a chair.What type of incontinence does the nurse plan interventions for?
A)Overflow
B)Urge
C)Functional
D)Stress
Q2) A patient asks how elevating the legs at night will decrease nocturia.What is the nurse's best response?
A)All that fluid gets into circulation before you go to bed.
B)Decreased swelling makes it easier to ambulate at night.
C)It won't help;that's an old wives' tale you heard.
D)This measure helps dehydrate you before bedtime.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 27: Cognitive and Neurologic Function
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Q1) An older adult is hospitalized for treatment of a mental health disorder and is prescribed clomipramine (Anafranil).The nurse documents that the medication is having the desired effect when the patient:
A)begins sleeping 8 hours per night.
B)engages in fewer ritualistic behaviors.
C)reports fewer episodes of nervousness.
D)exhibits no delusionary thinking.
Q2) An 80-year-old patient who is experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety is reluctant to comply with the prescribed treatment plan.The nurse initially addresses the issue with the patient by asking:
A)"How do you feel about how others view your mental health problem?"
B)"Are you concerned about paying for your psychiatric medications?"
C)"Did you know that depression is common among people your age?"
D)"Do you have any questions about your the mental health treatment plan?"
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Chapter 28: Integumentary Function
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Q1) The nurse explains that the plan of care for an older adult patient with seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp should include:
A)cleaning lesions with a weak hydrogen peroxide solution daily.
B)cleaning the scalp with a low-dose steroidal shampoo.
C)applying hydrocortisone 10% to scalp lesions.
D)applying selenium shampoo to the scalp.
Q2) When assessing the older adult patient's skin for indications of melanoma,the nurse should inspect for a(n):
A)thick,adherent scale with a soft center.
B)small,inflamed lesion that bleeds easily.
C)irregularly shaped multicolored mole.
D)small,purple,hard nodule beneath the skin surface.
Q3) A 65-year-old man is seen in the outpatient clinic for treatment of psoriasis.The nurse educates the patient to the possibility of developing:
A)alopecia.
B)orange-tinged urine.
C)yellow-brown nails.
D)cherry angiomas.
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Chapter 29: Sensory Function
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Q1) The preferred way for the nurse to communicate with a 72-year-old hearing-impaired patient is to:
A)speak loudly into the patient's unaffected ear.
B)exaggerate the form of each word.
C)provide all communication in written form.
D)speak clearly and directly,facing the person.
Q2) 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.
Q3) 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.
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