Primary Care Of Older Adults Questions And Answers | Primary Care Of Older Adults Study Guide & Practice Test 2026/2027

PRIMARY CARE OF OLDER ADULTS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | PRIMARY
CARE OF OLDER ADULTS STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
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What is the result of a slowing of the impulse transmission in the
nervous system?
a. Hypertension
b. Hearing deficit
c. Decrease in tactile sensations
d. Longer reaction time



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A B




D C


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What is a major difference between rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis?
a. Rheumatoid arthritis is degenerative.
b. Rheumatoid arthritis only affects patients over 40 years of age.
c. Rheumatoid arthritis is inflammatory.
d. Rheumatoid arthritis is curable.



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B A




D C


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When communicating with an older adult patient, the nurse becomes
aware of the fact that the patient is well satisfied with his
accomplishments over a lifetime and has no regrets concerning aging.
Which of Eriksons developmental stages has the patient achieved?
a. Acceptance
b. Withdrawal

, c. Ego integrity
d. Interaction


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C A




B D


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What is the best test to identify the risk of osteoporosis in
postmenopausal women?
a. Skeletal x-ray
b. Bone density scan
c. Calcium blood level
d. CAT scan



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A C




D B