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Which neurotransmitter is implicated in depression?
,Acetylcholine
Epinephrine
Atropine
Serotonin - correct ans:Serotonin
Older adults, who are more subject to falls, may fracture one or more ribs and be more susceptible to
which condition after a rib fracture?
Pneumonia
Asthma attacks
Confusion
Bronchospasm - correct ans:Pneumonia
During a home visit, the nurse notes that an older adult's health status has not improved with
prescribed medications. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the client may not be adhering to
the prescribed medication regimen?
"I put my morning medications next to my bed to take first thing in the morning."
"My neighbor brought me a pill box with compartments to organize my medications."
"That one little white pill that I take in the morning makes me feel sleepy all day."
"My pharmacy delivers, and I can pay the bill once a month when my check arrives." - correct ans:"That
one little white pill that I take in the morning makes me feel sleepy all day."
The client asks the nurse why she seems to have bone changes since she has gotten older. What is the
best response by the nurse?
"Bone changes from aging result from a loss of magnesium."
"Bone changes from aging result from most medication therapies."
"Bone changes from aging result from a loss of calcium."
, "Bone changes from aging result from a loss of vitamin absorption." - correct ans:"Bone changes from
aging result from a loss of calcium."
The nurse identifies which of the following as an age-related change in the respiratory system?
Increased residual lung volume
Increased vital capacity
Increased diffusion capacity
Increased cough efficiency - correct ans:Increased residual lung volume
A client with Alzheimer disease becomes agitated while the nurse is attempting to take vital signs. What
action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Place the client in a secluded room until calm.
Document the inability to assess vital signs due to client's agitation.
Continue taking the vital signs.
Distract the client with a familiar object or music. - correct ans:Distract the client with a familiar object
or music.
The nurse is working in a long-term care facility. When assessing her patients, what body system
dysfunction should the nurse look for as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the older adult
population?
Cardiovascular
Gastrointestinal
Respiratory
Genitourinary - correct ans:Cardiovascular
The family of an older adult seeks medical attention for the client because of an increase in
inappropriate responses and avoidance of social interactions. On which body area will the nurse focus
when assessing the client?
Medical-Surgical Nursing LATEST
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Discussion Posts and Replies
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in depression?
,Acetylcholine
Epinephrine
Atropine
Serotonin - correct ans:Serotonin
Older adults, who are more subject to falls, may fracture one or more ribs and be more susceptible to
which condition after a rib fracture?
Pneumonia
Asthma attacks
Confusion
Bronchospasm - correct ans:Pneumonia
During a home visit, the nurse notes that an older adult's health status has not improved with
prescribed medications. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the client may not be adhering to
the prescribed medication regimen?
"I put my morning medications next to my bed to take first thing in the morning."
"My neighbor brought me a pill box with compartments to organize my medications."
"That one little white pill that I take in the morning makes me feel sleepy all day."
"My pharmacy delivers, and I can pay the bill once a month when my check arrives." - correct ans:"That
one little white pill that I take in the morning makes me feel sleepy all day."
The client asks the nurse why she seems to have bone changes since she has gotten older. What is the
best response by the nurse?
"Bone changes from aging result from a loss of magnesium."
"Bone changes from aging result from most medication therapies."
"Bone changes from aging result from a loss of calcium."
, "Bone changes from aging result from a loss of vitamin absorption." - correct ans:"Bone changes from
aging result from a loss of calcium."
The nurse identifies which of the following as an age-related change in the respiratory system?
Increased residual lung volume
Increased vital capacity
Increased diffusion capacity
Increased cough efficiency - correct ans:Increased residual lung volume
A client with Alzheimer disease becomes agitated while the nurse is attempting to take vital signs. What
action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Place the client in a secluded room until calm.
Document the inability to assess vital signs due to client's agitation.
Continue taking the vital signs.
Distract the client with a familiar object or music. - correct ans:Distract the client with a familiar object
or music.
The nurse is working in a long-term care facility. When assessing her patients, what body system
dysfunction should the nurse look for as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the older adult
population?
Cardiovascular
Gastrointestinal
Respiratory
Genitourinary - correct ans:Cardiovascular
The family of an older adult seeks medical attention for the client because of an increase in
inappropriate responses and avoidance of social interactions. On which body area will the nurse focus
when assessing the client?
