Detailed Answers.
The nurse is preparing to review discharge instructions with an older client. Which of the following
factors could contribute to an older persons ability to hear instructions given by the nurse? - Answer
The nurse knows that pharmodynamics refers to: - Answer
An 86-year-old patient had prostate surgery two days ago. Which nursing action best meets his
developmental needs? - Answer
The geriatric syndrome assessment, spices, is often used as an initial assessment for the older adult.
What does the acronym spices stand for? - Answer
Healthy people 2020 offers numerous evidence based interventions for health promotion and disease
prevention related to heart disease. Match the following activities primary, secondary, or tertiary
activities
Daily exercise, low-fat diet, limited alcohol consumption
Annual physical, blood pressure monitoring
Nitroglycerin use for stable angina
Diuretic and ace inhibitor regimen post MI - Answer
An older adult is admitted from home, where she lives with her daughter, to your unit with a history of
increasing forgetfulness, inability to care for herself and periods of confusion and wandering over the
course of several months. The patient is cooperative and answers questions inappropriately. The family
states that the period of confusion or sometimes accompanied by combative behavior. The family meets
with their interprofessional team to discuss diagnosis and options of care. There are several screening
, tools that the nurse will use during her admission assessment with this patient. Which of the following
will provide the most relevant assessment information to In this patient's diagnosis? - Answer
What is the term for age related hearing loss - Answer
A client is facing a crisis and continues to use old coping patterns that are unhealthy and ineffective. This
pattern of behavior is consistent with which of the following theories of aging? - Answer
A nurse overhears a conversation between two coworkers. Which of the following statements best
illustrates ageism - Answer
The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently suffered a cerebral vascular accident. The nurse
request a referral for speech therapy due to brokers aphasia. Which finding best supports the nurse
assessment - Answer
The US preventative services task force has identified and prioritize a number of screenings for older
adults which of the following screenings are highly recommended for older adults? Select all that apply -
Answer
The advantages of collaborating with a client in writing a health contract or behavior change include all
of the following except: - Answer
Older adults may have difficulty picking up their pills from a medicine cup. Which of the following is not
likely to contribute to the client difficulty with this task? - Answer
The nurse is conducting a psychosocial assessment with an older adult which of the following client
statements best demonstrate that according to Ericsson, the client is mastering the task of this stage and
ego is intact - Answer
Which of the following are leading chronic conditions affecting adults age 65 and older - Answer
Which of the following is the most common major challenge for older adults - Answer