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Gerontology Exam 4 Study Guide
Questions and Answers
A 62 year old man who works in a factory line takes indomethacin for arthritis. He recently read in a
magazine that older individuals should take baby aspirin (81 mg) to decrease incidence of heart disease.
Soon has problem with ringing in his ears. Which should nurse suspect? - Ans:✔✔-Tinnitus
A 65 yr old woman is speaking to her nurse at the primary care clinic. She states that it is very painful
when she has sexual relations. She asks the nurse what she can do to alleviate the pain. Which of the
following should the nurse suggest? - Ans:✔✔-She should use a water soluble lubricant or estrogen
cream.
A 78 yr old client has alluded to the fact that he often experiences dry eyes, a problem that has not
seriously affected his level of function but which he finds an inconvenience and irritant. What measure
should the nurse recommend? - Ans:✔✔-Over-the-counter artificial tears
A gerontological nurse is aware that older adults have different nutritional requirements than younger
adults. Which teaching points reflects these changes in nutritional requirements? - Ans:✔✔-"Overall,
you don't need to take in as many calories as you used to."
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A gerontological nurse is aware that the aging process is accompanied by numerous causes and changes
that affect sexual wellness in older adults. Among woman, which of the following factors is usually the
primary cause of changes in sexual functioning? - Ans:✔✔-Hormonal Factors
A new nursing assistant asks how best to approach a hearing - impaired older adult. Which of the
following approaches should the nurse recommend? - Ans:✔✔-Lower the tone of your voice.
A nurse has attempted to use relaxation techniques to aid an older adult with sleep in the knowledge
that many hypnotic medications create risk for - Ans:✔✔-falls
A nurse in long term care facility has noticed that many residents of the facility spend a large amount of
time in bed yet frequently complain of fatigue and sleep depravation. What change in facility's
environment is most conducive with helping residents achieve adequate amounts of restful sleep? -
Ans:✔✔-Taking action to keep noise levels in the facility to a minimum during the night
A nurse is conducting a health education class for older adults with arthritis that will address relevant
issues of sexual dysfunction. Which of the following statements indicates the Rn's teachings have been
successful? - Ans:✔✔-"I will use a vibrator since my ability to massage is limited."
A nurse is providing an educational program about age related macular degeneration to a group of older
adults. Which of the following statements by an older adult indicates the need for further teaching? -
Ans:✔✔-"The dry type of macular degeneration occurs rapidly."
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FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
Gerontology Exam 4 Study Guide
Questions and Answers
A 62 year old man who works in a factory line takes indomethacin for arthritis. He recently read in a
magazine that older individuals should take baby aspirin (81 mg) to decrease incidence of heart disease.
Soon has problem with ringing in his ears. Which should nurse suspect? - Ans:✔✔-Tinnitus
A 65 yr old woman is speaking to her nurse at the primary care clinic. She states that it is very painful
when she has sexual relations. She asks the nurse what she can do to alleviate the pain. Which of the
following should the nurse suggest? - Ans:✔✔-She should use a water soluble lubricant or estrogen
cream.
A 78 yr old client has alluded to the fact that he often experiences dry eyes, a problem that has not
seriously affected his level of function but which he finds an inconvenience and irritant. What measure
should the nurse recommend? - Ans:✔✔-Over-the-counter artificial tears
A gerontological nurse is aware that older adults have different nutritional requirements than younger
adults. Which teaching points reflects these changes in nutritional requirements? - Ans:✔✔-"Overall,
you don't need to take in as many calories as you used to."
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A gerontological nurse is aware that the aging process is accompanied by numerous causes and changes
that affect sexual wellness in older adults. Among woman, which of the following factors is usually the
primary cause of changes in sexual functioning? - Ans:✔✔-Hormonal Factors
A new nursing assistant asks how best to approach a hearing - impaired older adult. Which of the
following approaches should the nurse recommend? - Ans:✔✔-Lower the tone of your voice.
A nurse has attempted to use relaxation techniques to aid an older adult with sleep in the knowledge
that many hypnotic medications create risk for - Ans:✔✔-falls
A nurse in long term care facility has noticed that many residents of the facility spend a large amount of
time in bed yet frequently complain of fatigue and sleep depravation. What change in facility's
environment is most conducive with helping residents achieve adequate amounts of restful sleep? -
Ans:✔✔-Taking action to keep noise levels in the facility to a minimum during the night
A nurse is conducting a health education class for older adults with arthritis that will address relevant
issues of sexual dysfunction. Which of the following statements indicates the Rn's teachings have been
successful? - Ans:✔✔-"I will use a vibrator since my ability to massage is limited."
A nurse is providing an educational program about age related macular degeneration to a group of older
adults. Which of the following statements by an older adult indicates the need for further teaching? -
Ans:✔✔-"The dry type of macular degeneration occurs rapidly."
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