Geri Test Questions with Correct Answers

Geri Test Questions with Correct Answers A nurse is transferring an older adult client who has right sided weakness from the bed to wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to provide a safe transfer? - Answer-maintain a straight back and bend at the knees A nurse is reinforcing teaching about nutrition with an older adult client. The client asks, "do I need the same amount of nutrients that I did when I was younger?" which of the following responses should the nurse provide? - Answer-older adults need an increased amount of calcium A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client to monitor for signs of dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse consider an expected part of the aging process? - Answer-decreased creatinine clearance A nurse is monitoring a client who has Alzheimer's disease during the administration of intermittent IV antibiotic therapy. The client repeatedly attempts to remove the IV access line during the administration of the medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Answer-Assign an assistive personnel to remain with a client during the medication administration A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is expressing feelings of grief and longing for his early life. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Answer-listen attentively and allow the client to talk about the past A nurse is assisting with admission of an older adult client who fell at home three days ago. The client has a fractured hip and show signs of malnutrition and dehydration. Which of the following laboratory values noted on admission should indicate prolong malnutrition? - Answer-decreased albumin A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is postmenopausal and has osteoporosis. The client has a new prescription for alendronate sodium. Which of the following findings in the client's history is a contraindications to this medication? - Answer-Esophageal stricture A nurse is collecting data from an 85-year-old client. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - Answer-differences in pulse strength between lower extremities. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client with A history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Who had a recent stroke. For which of the following disorders should the nurse plan to monitor the client? - Answer-aspiration pneumonia