GERIATRICS NCLEX QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
nB. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities. - Which
statement is true regarding falls in the elderly?
A. Most falls occur in the garage.
B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities.
C. Fall risk decreases with addition of medications.
D. Sedatives reduce the risk of falls.
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating. - Appropriate nursing care
for a patient with urinary incontinence is to:
A. insert an indwelling Foley catheter.
B. order oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan).
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating.
D. recommend herbal approaches to reduce incontinence.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads - A nursing intervention for a patient with constipation is
to:
A. avoid the urge to defecate.
B. limit fluid intake.
C. give prune juice with a noncarbonated drink.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads.
C. at a higher risk for pneumonia - A patient with dysphagia is:
A. fed only for pleasure.
B. at low risk for nutritional deficits.
C. at higher risk for pneumonia.
D. able to drink thin liquids.
B. macular degeneration - Age-related eye changes may include:
, A. increased visual accommodation.
B. macular degeneration.
C. non-preventable blindness as a result of glaucoma.
D. decreased ability of pupil to respond to light changes.
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity. - Nurses' knowledge of sexuality
in the older adult population should include:
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity.
B. Sexual response time is unchanged.
C. Ability to achieve orgasm declines.
D. Dryness of the vaginal walls is associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
A. Obtain a thorough medication histor - What is the initial nursing intervention in preventing
polypharmacy?
A. Obtain a thorough medication history.
B. Discontinue all herbal preparations.
C. Refer the patient to a geriatric practitioner.
D. Consult a pharmacist to review all medications.
C. Develop a drug reminder system and schedule. - What should the nurse include in the teaching plan
for self-medication practices of older adults?
A. Eliminate unnecessary medications.
B. Substitute herbal preparations for certain prescribed medications.
C. Develop a drug reminder system and schedule.
D. Pharmacy shop for the cheapest medications.
A. Decreased body water
C. Low serum albumin
D. Reduced blood flow to the liver - Which age-related changes predispose the elderly patient to drug
toxicity and extended duration of action of drugs? (Select all that apply.)
A. Decreased body water
B. Increased ratio of muscle to fat
C. Low serum albumin
D. Reduced blood flow to liver
ANSWERS GRADED A+
nB. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities. - Which
statement is true regarding falls in the elderly?
A. Most falls occur in the garage.
B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities.
C. Fall risk decreases with addition of medications.
D. Sedatives reduce the risk of falls.
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating. - Appropriate nursing care
for a patient with urinary incontinence is to:
A. insert an indwelling Foley catheter.
B. order oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan).
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating.
D. recommend herbal approaches to reduce incontinence.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads - A nursing intervention for a patient with constipation is
to:
A. avoid the urge to defecate.
B. limit fluid intake.
C. give prune juice with a noncarbonated drink.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads.
C. at a higher risk for pneumonia - A patient with dysphagia is:
A. fed only for pleasure.
B. at low risk for nutritional deficits.
C. at higher risk for pneumonia.
D. able to drink thin liquids.
B. macular degeneration - Age-related eye changes may include:
, A. increased visual accommodation.
B. macular degeneration.
C. non-preventable blindness as a result of glaucoma.
D. decreased ability of pupil to respond to light changes.
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity. - Nurses' knowledge of sexuality
in the older adult population should include:
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity.
B. Sexual response time is unchanged.
C. Ability to achieve orgasm declines.
D. Dryness of the vaginal walls is associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
A. Obtain a thorough medication histor - What is the initial nursing intervention in preventing
polypharmacy?
A. Obtain a thorough medication history.
B. Discontinue all herbal preparations.
C. Refer the patient to a geriatric practitioner.
D. Consult a pharmacist to review all medications.
C. Develop a drug reminder system and schedule. - What should the nurse include in the teaching plan
for self-medication practices of older adults?
A. Eliminate unnecessary medications.
B. Substitute herbal preparations for certain prescribed medications.
C. Develop a drug reminder system and schedule.
D. Pharmacy shop for the cheapest medications.
A. Decreased body water
C. Low serum albumin
D. Reduced blood flow to the liver - Which age-related changes predispose the elderly patient to drug
toxicity and extended duration of action of drugs? (Select all that apply.)
A. Decreased body water
B. Increased ratio of muscle to fat
C. Low serum albumin
D. Reduced blood flow to liver
