Osteoporosis increases the risk for a hip fracture in older adults. Women of which ethnic
group have the highest risk for hip fracture with the highest risk being listed first and the
lowest risk last. - ANSWER 1. Caucasian
2. Asian
3. Hispanic
4. African American
The PN is caring for an older female with Raynaud's phenomenon. Which exposure should
the PN instruct the client to avoid? - ANSWER Cold climates
A frail elderly client is admitted to the unit with a diagnoses of pneumonia. Which findings is
most important for the PN to report to the HCP? - ANSWER Confusion and dehydration
An older client who is a new resident in an ALF is having short term memory loss and confu-
sion. Which activity should the PN schedule the client to do during the day? - ANSWER
Daily exercise group
An older client is admitted a preliminary diagnosis of Addison's disease. Which skin finding
should the PN document that is typical with Addison's? - ANSWER Hyperpigmentation
An older female client is recently transferred to a rehab facility after a total hip replacement
& asks the PN if she broke her hip because she is old. How should the PN respond? - AN-
SWER Older women commonly lose bone calcium which increases the risk of fracture
An older female client who is 3 days post op for a right hip repair is admitted to the rehab
center for strengthening in ADLs. The PN is mobilizing the client to go to PT. Which action
should the PN implement first? - ANSWER Direct client to use the overhead trapeze.
1
group have the highest risk for hip fracture with the highest risk being listed first and the
lowest risk last. - ANSWER 1. Caucasian
2. Asian
3. Hispanic
4. African American
The PN is caring for an older female with Raynaud's phenomenon. Which exposure should
the PN instruct the client to avoid? - ANSWER Cold climates
A frail elderly client is admitted to the unit with a diagnoses of pneumonia. Which findings is
most important for the PN to report to the HCP? - ANSWER Confusion and dehydration
An older client who is a new resident in an ALF is having short term memory loss and confu-
sion. Which activity should the PN schedule the client to do during the day? - ANSWER
Daily exercise group
An older client is admitted a preliminary diagnosis of Addison's disease. Which skin finding
should the PN document that is typical with Addison's? - ANSWER Hyperpigmentation
An older female client is recently transferred to a rehab facility after a total hip replacement
& asks the PN if she broke her hip because she is old. How should the PN respond? - AN-
SWER Older women commonly lose bone calcium which increases the risk of fracture
An older female client who is 3 days post op for a right hip repair is admitted to the rehab
center for strengthening in ADLs. The PN is mobilizing the client to go to PT. Which action
should the PN implement first? - ANSWER Direct client to use the overhead trapeze.
1
