NUR 257 AGING AND CHRONIC
ILLNESSES PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM 2 LATEST UPDATED 2026
The nurse is performing a cognitive assessment on an older adult. Which of the
following assessment tools would require intervention (re-evaluation by the nurse
because it does not directly test cognitive function)? A. Fulmer SPICES B. Mini-
Mental C. Clock Drawing Test D. Mini-Cog ✔✔ Option A: Fulmer SPICES
An orienting nurse is using the Global Deterioration Scale to identify the stage of
dementia her patient is in. Which stage represents a patient beginning to isolate
from family and friends? A. Stage 1 B. Stage 3 C. Stage 4 D. Stage 7 ✔✔ Option
C: Stage 4
Which of the following is NOT an example of an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
A. Bathing B. Shopping for groceries C. Brushing teeth D. Feeding oneself ✔✔
Option B: Shopping for groceries
Which of the following is not an example of an ADL?
A. Bathing
B. Shopping for groceries
C. Brushing teeth
D. Feeding oneself -ANSWER ✔✔B.
Shopping for groceries is an example of an IADL
The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a patient taking warfarin. Which of
the following statements indicates that the teaching was effective?
A. I will add parsley to my meals for the added nutritional benefit
B. I will avoid aged cheeses
C. I will ensure to increase my intake of vitamin K
ILLNESSES PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM 2 LATEST UPDATED 2026
The nurse is performing a cognitive assessment on an older adult. Which of the
following assessment tools would require intervention (re-evaluation by the nurse
because it does not directly test cognitive function)? A. Fulmer SPICES B. Mini-
Mental C. Clock Drawing Test D. Mini-Cog ✔✔ Option A: Fulmer SPICES
An orienting nurse is using the Global Deterioration Scale to identify the stage of
dementia her patient is in. Which stage represents a patient beginning to isolate
from family and friends? A. Stage 1 B. Stage 3 C. Stage 4 D. Stage 7 ✔✔ Option
C: Stage 4
Which of the following is NOT an example of an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
A. Bathing B. Shopping for groceries C. Brushing teeth D. Feeding oneself ✔✔
Option B: Shopping for groceries
Which of the following is not an example of an ADL?
A. Bathing
B. Shopping for groceries
C. Brushing teeth
D. Feeding oneself -ANSWER ✔✔B.
Shopping for groceries is an example of an IADL
The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a patient taking warfarin. Which of
the following statements indicates that the teaching was effective?
A. I will add parsley to my meals for the added nutritional benefit
B. I will avoid aged cheeses
C. I will ensure to increase my intake of vitamin K
