Nursing End Stage Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update

Nursing End Stage Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updat e 1. Why don't pharmaceutical companies test old er adults for new me dications? ANSWER -Because younger people are usually healthier and don't have many comorbidities (more than one disease) 2. How can medication errors happen whe n older adults’ self -medicate? ANSWER -They can misread medication labels; forget they took it (which can lead to overmedicating or not taking it at all) 3. What is a reliable met hod of patient identification? ANSWER -Their Wristband 4. If a patient is having difficulty swallowing medications what do, we offer? ANSWER -More water 5. When an elderly patient is in the hospital, why are older adults hesi tant to taking medications that may not look or be shaped li ke the ones they have at home? ANSWER -Because they think it may be the wrong medication Intervention: Educate them that it has the same effects and is the same medication, just a different brand 6. Would you give a sedative to a patient that is diagnosed with sleep apnea? ANSWER -NO 7. If someone has liver problems, what types of vitamins should they NOT take? ANSWER -ADEK 8. Risk factors for malnutrition ANSWER Unable t o cook for themselves, poor fitting dentures, unable to read food labels 9. How to walk with a walker? ANSWER Advance strong leg first Then advance the weak side with the cane Repeat 10. How to walk with crutches? ANSWER Must have upper body st rength coordination balance should not rest in armpits 11. Elderly and stre ss ANSWER cause - loss of loved one - child unexpected financial loss, loss of independence, lack of support. Elderly do not tend to fear/stress about death themselves 12. At risk ineffect ive coping ANSWER substance abuse, tobacco, alcohol, prescriptions, cognitive impairment, poor coping in younger years, poor support systems, chronic illness 13. Can normal age changes con tribute to sexual dysfunction? ANSWER -Yes 14. What is th e most effective form to pre vent STI's besides abstinence? ANSWER -Condoms 15. If an older female is experiencing vaginal d ryness, what can we recommend? ANSWER -Water Based lube and pain medication 30 minutes before 16. Why don't older people want to go to the doctor? ANSWER -No motivation, transportation and financial issues 17. What would you question if a patient is being non-adherent with medication? ANSWER -Ask them why, and how it makes them feel and if there are other contributing factors 18. Why can’t you use medical terminology with a nyone who is familiar with it? ANSWER -It can become a communication barrier 19. Is it normal for other cul tures to not make eye contact? ANSWER -Yes 20. A patient is waiting to get a chest X -ray, they have been waiting for 3 -4 hours and they are bec oming agitated, what do we do? ANSWER -Advocate for your patient by calling down to the x -ray department to see what is going on