Care of Older Adults NCLEX Questions with VERIFIED Answers
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Q1: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the fastest-growing group within the older population is:
A. 65 to 70
B. 70 to 75
C. 75 to 80
D. 85 and older.
Answer: D. 85 and older.
Q2: The nurse is explaining services provided in assisted living to a couple considering a move to
long-term housing for older adults. The nurse explains that assisted living includes:
A. 24-hour protective oversight.
B. Medications administered by staff personnel.
C. Client responsibility for preparation of own medications.
D. Expectation that clients are independent in all care areas.
Answer: A. 24-hour protective oversight.
Q3: According to the National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Aging, it is estimated
that between _____ of older residents living in long-term care facilities are malnourished.
A. 10% and 15%
B. 20% and 25%
C. 35% and 50%
D. 55% and 70%
Answer: C. 35% and 50%
,Q4: The most widely accepted form of exercise among older adults is reported to be:
A. Swimming
B. Running
C. Strength-training
D. Walking
Answer: D. Walking
Q5: An effective method for older adults to feel engaged in the community is through:
A. Volunteering
B. Downsizing
C. Retirement
D. Gardening
Answer: A. Volunteering
Q6: The nurse councils the older adult about the benefits of regular physical activity. What are the
educational points to use when promoting strength training? (Select all that apply.)
A. Strength training can improve balance.
B. Strength training can increase the risk of falls.
C. Strength training can strengthen bones.
D. Strength training can reduce the incidence of acute illness.
E. Strength training reduces blood glucose levels.
Answer: A. Strength training can improve balance.
Q7: What are the two main types of dementia in older adults? (Select two that apply.)
A. Multiinfarct dementia
B. Parkinson-related dementia.
C. Alzheimer's dementia
D. Lewy body dementia
E. Huntington disease
Answer: A. Multiinfarct dementia
, Q8: According to the Centers for Disease Control, what are the leading two leading causes of death in
the older population?
A. Diabetes
B. Heart disease
C. Cancer
D. Stroke
E. Alzheimer's disease.
Answer: B. Heart disease
Q9: Independent seniors experience which of the following barriers to obtaining adequate nutritional
intake? (Select all that apply.)
A. Transportation issues
B. Income
C. Socialization
D. Social support resources
E. Cultural food preferences
Answer: A. Transportation issues
Q10: A nurse is counseling an older adult who describes having difficulty dealing with several issues.
Which of the following problems verbalized by the client should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. "I spent my whole life dreaming about retirement, and now I wish I had my job back."
B. "It's been so stressful for me to have to depend on my son to help me around the house."
C. "I just heard my friend Al died. That's the third one in 3 months."
D. "I keep forgetting which medications I have taken during the day."
Answer: C. "I just heard my friend Al died. That's the third one in 3 months."
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Q1: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the fastest-growing group within the older population is:
A. 65 to 70
B. 70 to 75
C. 75 to 80
D. 85 and older.
Answer: D. 85 and older.
Q2: The nurse is explaining services provided in assisted living to a couple considering a move to
long-term housing for older adults. The nurse explains that assisted living includes:
A. 24-hour protective oversight.
B. Medications administered by staff personnel.
C. Client responsibility for preparation of own medications.
D. Expectation that clients are independent in all care areas.
Answer: A. 24-hour protective oversight.
Q3: According to the National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Aging, it is estimated
that between _____ of older residents living in long-term care facilities are malnourished.
A. 10% and 15%
B. 20% and 25%
C. 35% and 50%
D. 55% and 70%
Answer: C. 35% and 50%
,Q4: The most widely accepted form of exercise among older adults is reported to be:
A. Swimming
B. Running
C. Strength-training
D. Walking
Answer: D. Walking
Q5: An effective method for older adults to feel engaged in the community is through:
A. Volunteering
B. Downsizing
C. Retirement
D. Gardening
Answer: A. Volunteering
Q6: The nurse councils the older adult about the benefits of regular physical activity. What are the
educational points to use when promoting strength training? (Select all that apply.)
A. Strength training can improve balance.
B. Strength training can increase the risk of falls.
C. Strength training can strengthen bones.
D. Strength training can reduce the incidence of acute illness.
E. Strength training reduces blood glucose levels.
Answer: A. Strength training can improve balance.
Q7: What are the two main types of dementia in older adults? (Select two that apply.)
A. Multiinfarct dementia
B. Parkinson-related dementia.
C. Alzheimer's dementia
D. Lewy body dementia
E. Huntington disease
Answer: A. Multiinfarct dementia
, Q8: According to the Centers for Disease Control, what are the leading two leading causes of death in
the older population?
A. Diabetes
B. Heart disease
C. Cancer
D. Stroke
E. Alzheimer's disease.
Answer: B. Heart disease
Q9: Independent seniors experience which of the following barriers to obtaining adequate nutritional
intake? (Select all that apply.)
A. Transportation issues
B. Income
C. Socialization
D. Social support resources
E. Cultural food preferences
Answer: A. Transportation issues
Q10: A nurse is counseling an older adult who describes having difficulty dealing with several issues.
Which of the following problems verbalized by the client should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. "I spent my whole life dreaming about retirement, and now I wish I had my job back."
B. "It's been so stressful for me to have to depend on my son to help me around the house."
C. "I just heard my friend Al died. That's the third one in 3 months."
D. "I keep forgetting which medications I have taken during the day."
Answer: C. "I just heard my friend Al died. That's the third one in 3 months."
