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1. The student nurse examines a 62-year-old patient and T
reports to the preceptor that the patient appears to
have an infection in an untreated laceration on the
calf. The student is unsure of the assessment be-
cause the patient does not have a fever. The preceptor
correctly explains that the older adult often does not
have a fever with an infection.
2. The nurse uses the mnemonic DIAPERS to assess for T
urinary incontinence in an older adult patient. The "P"
indicates pharmaceuticals.
3. Mr. Chin, 82 years old, comes to the office for a It carries with
routine examination. The nurse notices a somewhat it increased risk
high-pitched murmur in the second right intercostal for cardiovascular
space during systole. It does not radiate, and the disease.
rest of his examination findings are within expected
parameters for age. Which is true of the most likely
cause of this murmur?
4. A nurse assesses a client's blood pressure and Prevention of falls
the findings suggest orthostatic hypotension. Which
area should the nurse emphasize during client edu-
cation?
5. A nurse assesses the skin of an older adult's fore- Vascular fragility
arms and observes purpura. The nurse interprets this
finding as indicative of which issue?
6. A client has come to the clinic for a routine check- Encouraging a
up. The client is 77 years old, weighs 198 pounds diet that supports
(89.8 kg), stands 5'4" (162.5 cm), and lives alone. The a normal BMI
client's B/P is 147/89, pulse is 80, and respirations
18. The nurse is planning client teaching. What is an
appropriate topic to include in the teaching plan?
7. Mrs. Geller is somewhat quiet today. She has several Elder abuse
bruises of different colours on the ulnar aspects of
her forearms and on her abdomen. She otherwise has
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no complaints, and her diabetes and hypertension
are well managed. Her son from out of state accom-
panies her today and has recently moved in to help
her. What should the nurse suspect?
8. With a client suspected of suffering from presbycu- High-pitched
sis, the nurse would expect difficulty hearing: sounds
9. The nurse is assessing an older adult. Which assess- Kyphosis
ment finding would the nurse recognize as a finding
associated with aging?
10. An elderly client visits her community health clinic Shingles
with an outbreak of vesicles on her skin. She tests
positive for the herpes zoster virus. The nurse should
recognize this condition as which of the following?
11. Which intervention should the nurse suggest to a Use lanolin-based
client to improve the condition of dry skin? products
12. A nurse is working with an 88-year-old client who Knowing the per-
has developed stress incontinence. In this case, as son's baseline
in all cases, the nurse should understand that which functional status
of the following is the key to recognizing pathology and recognizing
and illness in the very old? deviations from it
13. An older adult client has come to the clinic with new Assessment of
complaints of fatigue, constipation, and cold intoler- thyroid function
ance. The nurse would refer the client for what type
of testing?
14. The nurse has assessed and informed the health- Encourage the
care provider of a brown-colored lesion on an older client to wear sun-
client's left cheek. The lesion is diagnosed as solar screen daily.
lentigines. What is the nurse's best action?
15. A hospitalized client develop thrombocytopenia. Platelet count less
Which lab result does the nurse expect in this client? than 100,000
16. confusion
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A sign of infection in the elder that is more common
than fever is
17. Some symptoms are common in elderly clients. Fever
Which of the following is less likely to be a common
problem in old age?
18. A key area to assess in older adults with chronic the degree to
respiratory or cardiac problems and some constant which dyspnea af-
degree of dyspnea is fects daily func-
tion.
19. An older client demonstrates mental status changes experiencing visu-
after being diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. al hallucinations
Which finding suggests that this client is experienc-
ing delirium?
20. An older client who typically weights 160 lbs. appears 152 lbs.
withdrawn and disheveled and causes the nurse to be
concerned since the last visit a month ago. For which
body weight should the nurse conduct a complete
nutritional assessment?
21. An elderly male client presents to the health care Benign prostatic
clinic with reports of urinary frequency, nocturia, and hypertrophy
difficulty starting his stream. A nurse knows that the
most common cause of these symptoms is what con-
dition?
22. A nurse assesses an elderly client and determines Remind the client
that the client is at risk for falls. Which interventions to ask for assis-
are appropriate to reduce the incidence of actual falls tance
the client incurs? Select all that apply. Remove rugs or
other loose carpet
Assist with exer-
cise to strengthen
lower extremities
23. It is summer and an 82-year-old woman arrives at Delirium
the emergency room from her home after seeing her
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1. The student nurse examines a 62-year-old patient and T
reports to the preceptor that the patient appears to
have an infection in an untreated laceration on the
calf. The student is unsure of the assessment be-
cause the patient does not have a fever. The preceptor
correctly explains that the older adult often does not
have a fever with an infection.
2. The nurse uses the mnemonic DIAPERS to assess for T
urinary incontinence in an older adult patient. The "P"
indicates pharmaceuticals.
3. Mr. Chin, 82 years old, comes to the office for a It carries with
routine examination. The nurse notices a somewhat it increased risk
high-pitched murmur in the second right intercostal for cardiovascular
space during systole. It does not radiate, and the disease.
rest of his examination findings are within expected
parameters for age. Which is true of the most likely
cause of this murmur?
4. A nurse assesses a client's blood pressure and Prevention of falls
the findings suggest orthostatic hypotension. Which
area should the nurse emphasize during client edu-
cation?
5. A nurse assesses the skin of an older adult's fore- Vascular fragility
arms and observes purpura. The nurse interprets this
finding as indicative of which issue?
6. A client has come to the clinic for a routine check- Encouraging a
up. The client is 77 years old, weighs 198 pounds diet that supports
(89.8 kg), stands 5'4" (162.5 cm), and lives alone. The a normal BMI
client's B/P is 147/89, pulse is 80, and respirations
18. The nurse is planning client teaching. What is an
appropriate topic to include in the teaching plan?
7. Mrs. Geller is somewhat quiet today. She has several Elder abuse
bruises of different colours on the ulnar aspects of
her forearms and on her abdomen. She otherwise has
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no complaints, and her diabetes and hypertension
are well managed. Her son from out of state accom-
panies her today and has recently moved in to help
her. What should the nurse suspect?
8. With a client suspected of suffering from presbycu- High-pitched
sis, the nurse would expect difficulty hearing: sounds
9. The nurse is assessing an older adult. Which assess- Kyphosis
ment finding would the nurse recognize as a finding
associated with aging?
10. An elderly client visits her community health clinic Shingles
with an outbreak of vesicles on her skin. She tests
positive for the herpes zoster virus. The nurse should
recognize this condition as which of the following?
11. Which intervention should the nurse suggest to a Use lanolin-based
client to improve the condition of dry skin? products
12. A nurse is working with an 88-year-old client who Knowing the per-
has developed stress incontinence. In this case, as son's baseline
in all cases, the nurse should understand that which functional status
of the following is the key to recognizing pathology and recognizing
and illness in the very old? deviations from it
13. An older adult client has come to the clinic with new Assessment of
complaints of fatigue, constipation, and cold intoler- thyroid function
ance. The nurse would refer the client for what type
of testing?
14. The nurse has assessed and informed the health- Encourage the
care provider of a brown-colored lesion on an older client to wear sun-
client's left cheek. The lesion is diagnosed as solar screen daily.
lentigines. What is the nurse's best action?
15. A hospitalized client develop thrombocytopenia. Platelet count less
Which lab result does the nurse expect in this client? than 100,000
16. confusion
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A sign of infection in the elder that is more common
than fever is
17. Some symptoms are common in elderly clients. Fever
Which of the following is less likely to be a common
problem in old age?
18. A key area to assess in older adults with chronic the degree to
respiratory or cardiac problems and some constant which dyspnea af-
degree of dyspnea is fects daily func-
tion.
19. An older client demonstrates mental status changes experiencing visu-
after being diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. al hallucinations
Which finding suggests that this client is experienc-
ing delirium?
20. An older client who typically weights 160 lbs. appears 152 lbs.
withdrawn and disheveled and causes the nurse to be
concerned since the last visit a month ago. For which
body weight should the nurse conduct a complete
nutritional assessment?
21. An elderly male client presents to the health care Benign prostatic
clinic with reports of urinary frequency, nocturia, and hypertrophy
difficulty starting his stream. A nurse knows that the
most common cause of these symptoms is what con-
dition?
22. A nurse assesses an elderly client and determines Remind the client
that the client is at risk for falls. Which interventions to ask for assis-
are appropriate to reduce the incidence of actual falls tance
the client incurs? Select all that apply. Remove rugs or
other loose carpet
Assist with exer-
cise to strengthen
lower extremities
23. It is summer and an 82-year-old woman arrives at Delirium
the emergency room from her home after seeing her
