EVIDENCE BASED GERIATRIC NURSING
PROTOCOLS FOR BEST PRACTICE 7TH
EDITION ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What should be done if unlicensed personnel find a patient
wandering at a long term care facility at night?
Answer: The personnel should ensure the patient's safety, notify a
licensed nurse immediately, and document the incident.
◉ What is the difference between dementia and delirium?
Answer: Dementia is a chronic, progressive decline in cognitive
function, while delirium is an acute, often reversible state of
confusion and altered consciousness.
◉ What nursing actions should be taken for post-surgical patients
who are confused and disoriented 48 hours later?
Answer: Nursing actions include assessing vital signs, ensuring
safety, reorienting the patient, and consulting with the healthcare
team.
◉ What contributes to chronic conditions in the elderly?
, Answer: Factors include age-related physiological changes, lifestyle
choices, comorbidities, and environmental influences.
◉ What is the difference between healing and cure for a patient with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Answer: Healing refers to the process of recovery and improvement
in quality of life, while cure implies complete elimination of the
disease.
◉ What factors impact the management of a client with heart failure
who is blind and lives alone?
Answer: Factors include the availability of support systems,
accessibility of medications, and the patient's ability to manage daily
tasks.
◉ What should a nurse do if a patient with hypertension refuses to
take their medications?
Answer: The nurse should explore the reasons for refusal, provide
education about the importance of the medication, and discuss
alternatives.
◉ What are some at-home interventions a hospice nurse can
provide?
PROTOCOLS FOR BEST PRACTICE 7TH
EDITION ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What should be done if unlicensed personnel find a patient
wandering at a long term care facility at night?
Answer: The personnel should ensure the patient's safety, notify a
licensed nurse immediately, and document the incident.
◉ What is the difference between dementia and delirium?
Answer: Dementia is a chronic, progressive decline in cognitive
function, while delirium is an acute, often reversible state of
confusion and altered consciousness.
◉ What nursing actions should be taken for post-surgical patients
who are confused and disoriented 48 hours later?
Answer: Nursing actions include assessing vital signs, ensuring
safety, reorienting the patient, and consulting with the healthcare
team.
◉ What contributes to chronic conditions in the elderly?
, Answer: Factors include age-related physiological changes, lifestyle
choices, comorbidities, and environmental influences.
◉ What is the difference between healing and cure for a patient with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Answer: Healing refers to the process of recovery and improvement
in quality of life, while cure implies complete elimination of the
disease.
◉ What factors impact the management of a client with heart failure
who is blind and lives alone?
Answer: Factors include the availability of support systems,
accessibility of medications, and the patient's ability to manage daily
tasks.
◉ What should a nurse do if a patient with hypertension refuses to
take their medications?
Answer: The nurse should explore the reasons for refusal, provide
education about the importance of the medication, and discuss
alternatives.
◉ What are some at-home interventions a hospice nurse can
provide?
