Med Surg Exam 1 Older
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A nurse learns that the fastest growing subset of the older Old old
population is which group?
A nurse working with older adults in the community plans Exercise program to improve physical function
programming to improve morale
and emotional health in this population. What activity
would best meet this goal?
A nurse caring for an older client on a medical-surgical unit Perform an oral assessment.
notices the client reports frequent
constipation and only wants to eat softer foods such as
rice, bread, and puddings. What assessment would the
nurse perform first?
A nurse caring for an older adult has provided education White rice
on high-fiber foods. Which menu selection by the client
demonstrates a need for further review?
A nurse is working with an older client admitted with mild "Have something to drink every 1 to 2 hours"
dehydration. What teaching does
the nurse provide to best address this issue?
A home health care nurse is planning an exercise program Building strength and flexibility
with an older adult who lives at
home independently but whose mobility issues prevent
much activity outside the home.
Which exercise regimen would be most beneficial to this
adult?
An older adult recently retired and reports "being Role of work in the adult's life
depressed and lonely." What information would the nurse
assess as a priority?
A nurse is assessing coping in older women in a support "I have had the same best friend for decades."
group fr recent widows .Which statement by a participant
best indicates potential for successful coping?
A home health care nurse has conducted a home safety Teach the client to hold the handrail when using the steps
assessment for an older adult. There
are five concrete steps leading out from the front door.
Which intervention would be most
helpful in keeping the older adult safe on the steps?
An older adult is brought to the emergency department Determine if there are new medications.
because of sudden onset of confusion. After the client is
stabilized and comfortable, what assessment by the nurse
is most important?
An older adult client takes medication three times a day Put color-coded stickers on the bottle caps.
and becomes confused about which medication should be
taken at which time. The client refuses to use a pill sorter
with slots for different times, saying "Those are for old
people." What action by the nurse would be most helpful?
An older adult client is in the hospital. The client is Keep the light on in the bathroom at night.
ambulatory and independent. What intervention by the
nurse would be most helpful in preventing falls in this
client?
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Practice Questions |
Geriatric Nursing Review
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Rationales | Graded A+ |
Guaranteed success
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, 4/23/26, 10:45 PM med surg exam 1 Flashcards | Quizlet
A nurse learns that the fastest growing subset of the older Old old
population is which group?
A nurse working with older adults in the community plans Exercise program to improve physical function
programming to improve morale
and emotional health in this population. What activity
would best meet this goal?
A nurse caring for an older client on a medical-surgical unit Perform an oral assessment.
notices the client reports frequent
constipation and only wants to eat softer foods such as
rice, bread, and puddings. What assessment would the
nurse perform first?
A nurse caring for an older adult has provided education White rice
on high-fiber foods. Which menu selection by the client
demonstrates a need for further review?
A nurse is working with an older client admitted with mild "Have something to drink every 1 to 2 hours"
dehydration. What teaching does
the nurse provide to best address this issue?
A home health care nurse is planning an exercise program Building strength and flexibility
with an older adult who lives at
home independently but whose mobility issues prevent
much activity outside the home.
Which exercise regimen would be most beneficial to this
adult?
An older adult recently retired and reports "being Role of work in the adult's life
depressed and lonely." What information would the nurse
assess as a priority?
A nurse is assessing coping in older women in a support "I have had the same best friend for decades."
group fr recent widows .Which statement by a participant
best indicates potential for successful coping?
A home health care nurse has conducted a home safety Teach the client to hold the handrail when using the steps
assessment for an older adult. There
are five concrete steps leading out from the front door.
Which intervention would be most
helpful in keeping the older adult safe on the steps?
An older adult is brought to the emergency department Determine if there are new medications.
because of sudden onset of confusion. After the client is
stabilized and comfortable, what assessment by the nurse
is most important?
An older adult client takes medication three times a day Put color-coded stickers on the bottle caps.
and becomes confused about which medication should be
taken at which time. The client refuses to use a pill sorter
with slots for different times, saying "Those are for old
people." What action by the nurse would be most helpful?
An older adult client is in the hospital. The client is Keep the light on in the bathroom at night.
ambulatory and independent. What intervention by the
nurse would be most helpful in preventing falls in this
client?
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