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A student nurse is caring for a D
78-year-old patient with
multiple sclerosis. The patient The patient may have subtle symptoms of a urinary tract
has had an indwelling Foley infection, as evidenced by a slight increase in body temperature,
catheter in for 3 days. Eight development of confusion, and the dark-colored urine.
hours ago the patient's Temporary confusion is not a normal condition in older adults.
temperature was 37.1° C (98.8° Increasing the fluid intake is acceptable but not a
F). The student reports her recommendation for the set of symptoms the patient presents.
recent assessment to the The presenting set of symptoms is not normal.
registered nurse (RN): the
patient's temperature is 37.2° C
(99° F); the Foley catheter is still
in place, draining dark urine; and
the patient is uncertain what
time of day it is. From what the
RN knows about presentation of
symptoms in older adults, what
should he recommend?
A. Tell the student that
temporary confusion is normal
and simply requires
reorientation
B. Tell the student to increase
the patient's fluid intake since
the urine is concentrated
C. Tell the student that her
assessment findings are normal
for an older adult
D. Tell the student that he will
notify the physician of the
findings
,A patient's family member is B, C, E
considering having her mother
placed in a nursing center. You Adequate staffing, provision of social activities, and active family
have talked with the family involvement are essential. Meals should be high quality with
before and know that this is a options for what to eat and when it is served. A nursing center
difficult decision. Which of the should be clean, but it should look like a person's home.
following criteria would you
recommend in choosing a
nursing center? (Select all that
apply.)
A. The center should be clean,
and rooms should look like a
hospital room.
B. There should be adequate
staffing on all shifts.
C. Social activities should be
available for all residents.
D. Three meals should be served
daily with a set menu and
serving schedule.
E. Family involvement in care
planning and assisting with
physical care is necessary.
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A nurse has conducted an B
assessment of a new patient
who has come to the medical Factors that often lead to depression include presence of a
clinic. The patient is 82 years old chronic disease or a recent change or life event (such as loss).
and has had osteoarthritis for 10 Patients are alert but easily distracted in conversation.
years and diabetes mellitus for
20 years. He is alert but
becomes easily distracted
during the nursing history. He
recently moved to a new
apartment, and his pet beagle
died just 2 months ago. He is
most likely experiencing:
A. Dementia.
B. Depression.
C. Delirium.
D. Disengagement.
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,A major life event such as the C
death of a loved one, a move to
a nursing home, or a cancer The onset of depression could be abrupt or gradual, but the
diagnosis could precipitate: usual cause is a major life-altering event in the life of the person
experiencing the depression.
A. Dementia.
B. Delirium.
C. Depression.
D. Stroke.
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Sexuality is maintained D
throughout our lives. Which
answer below best explains Sexuality is normal throughout the life span, and older adults
sexuality in an older adult? need to be able to express their sexual feelings.
A. When the sexual partner
passes away, the survivor no
longer feels sexual.
B. A decrease in an older adult's
libido occurs.
C. Any outward expression of
sexuality suggests that the older
adult is having a developmental
problem.
D. All older adults, whether
healthy or frail, need to express
sexual feelings.
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Older adults experience a D
change in sexual activity. Which
best explains this change? As a result of loss of a loved one or a chronic illness in
themselves or their partner, opportunities for sexual activity may
A. The need to touch and be decline.
touched is decreased.
B. The sexual preferences of
older adults are not as diverse.
C. Physical changes usually do
not affect sexual functioning.
D. Frequency and opportunities
for sexual activity may decline.
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, You see a 76-year-old woman in C
the outpatient clinic. Her chief
complaint is vision. She states Cataracts normally result in blurred vision, sensitivity to glare,
she has really noticed glare in and gradual loss of vision. Presbyopia is a common eye condition
the lights at home. Her vision is resulting in a person having difficulty adjusting to near and far
blurred; and she is unable to vision. The symptoms are not reflective of depression since her
play cards with her friends, read, vision affects her ability to interact. She has not chosen to avoid
or do her needlework. You her friends. Disengagement is a term referring to aging theory.
suspect that she may have:
A. Presbyopia.
B. Disengagement.
C. Cataract(s).
D. Depression.
A nurse is caring for a patient B, C, E
preparing for discharge from the
hospital the next day. The patient Teaching and communication are more effective with older
does not read and has a hearing adults when you sit and face the patient and present one idea or
loss. His family caregiver will be concept at a time. This requires planning. Speaking loudly can
visiting before discharge. What distort sound. Speak in a normal tone. Sending instructions is
can you do to facilitate the helpful but will not directly facilitate the patient's own
patient's understanding of his understanding. Sharing information with a caregiver provides
discharge instructions? (Select someone to clarify instructions
all that apply.)
A. Speak loudly so the patient
can hear you.
B. Sit facing the patient so he is
able to watch your lip
movements and facial
expressions.
C. Present one idea or concept
at a time.
D. Send a written copy of the
instructions home with him and
tell him to have the family review
them.
E. Include the family caregiver in
the teaching session.
See an expert-written answer!
Taste buds atrophy and lose B
sensitivity, and appetite may
decrease. As a result, the older Often an older adult uses "heavy" spices because of his or her
adult is less able to discern: inability to taste the food.
A. Spicy and bland foods.
B. Salty, sour, and bitter tastes.
C. Hot and cold food
temperatures.
D. Moist and dry food
preparations.
NYU AE 1 Final
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NYU HAP Final Exam Practice A+E 1 NYU final exam flash cards (p... Disorders of neurod
156 terms 61 terms 24 terms
johngoad358 Preview emacrae Preview hello11223344556
A student nurse is caring for a D
78-year-old patient with
multiple sclerosis. The patient The patient may have subtle symptoms of a urinary tract
has had an indwelling Foley infection, as evidenced by a slight increase in body temperature,
catheter in for 3 days. Eight development of confusion, and the dark-colored urine.
hours ago the patient's Temporary confusion is not a normal condition in older adults.
temperature was 37.1° C (98.8° Increasing the fluid intake is acceptable but not a
F). The student reports her recommendation for the set of symptoms the patient presents.
recent assessment to the The presenting set of symptoms is not normal.
registered nurse (RN): the
patient's temperature is 37.2° C
(99° F); the Foley catheter is still
in place, draining dark urine; and
the patient is uncertain what
time of day it is. From what the
RN knows about presentation of
symptoms in older adults, what
should he recommend?
A. Tell the student that
temporary confusion is normal
and simply requires
reorientation
B. Tell the student to increase
the patient's fluid intake since
the urine is concentrated
C. Tell the student that her
assessment findings are normal
for an older adult
D. Tell the student that he will
notify the physician of the
findings
,A patient's family member is B, C, E
considering having her mother
placed in a nursing center. You Adequate staffing, provision of social activities, and active family
have talked with the family involvement are essential. Meals should be high quality with
before and know that this is a options for what to eat and when it is served. A nursing center
difficult decision. Which of the should be clean, but it should look like a person's home.
following criteria would you
recommend in choosing a
nursing center? (Select all that
apply.)
A. The center should be clean,
and rooms should look like a
hospital room.
B. There should be adequate
staffing on all shifts.
C. Social activities should be
available for all residents.
D. Three meals should be served
daily with a set menu and
serving schedule.
E. Family involvement in care
planning and assisting with
physical care is necessary.
See an expert-written answer!
A nurse has conducted an B
assessment of a new patient
who has come to the medical Factors that often lead to depression include presence of a
clinic. The patient is 82 years old chronic disease or a recent change or life event (such as loss).
and has had osteoarthritis for 10 Patients are alert but easily distracted in conversation.
years and diabetes mellitus for
20 years. He is alert but
becomes easily distracted
during the nursing history. He
recently moved to a new
apartment, and his pet beagle
died just 2 months ago. He is
most likely experiencing:
A. Dementia.
B. Depression.
C. Delirium.
D. Disengagement.
See an expert-written answer!
,A major life event such as the C
death of a loved one, a move to
a nursing home, or a cancer The onset of depression could be abrupt or gradual, but the
diagnosis could precipitate: usual cause is a major life-altering event in the life of the person
experiencing the depression.
A. Dementia.
B. Delirium.
C. Depression.
D. Stroke.
See an expert-written answer!
Sexuality is maintained D
throughout our lives. Which
answer below best explains Sexuality is normal throughout the life span, and older adults
sexuality in an older adult? need to be able to express their sexual feelings.
A. When the sexual partner
passes away, the survivor no
longer feels sexual.
B. A decrease in an older adult's
libido occurs.
C. Any outward expression of
sexuality suggests that the older
adult is having a developmental
problem.
D. All older adults, whether
healthy or frail, need to express
sexual feelings.
See an expert-written answer!
Older adults experience a D
change in sexual activity. Which
best explains this change? As a result of loss of a loved one or a chronic illness in
themselves or their partner, opportunities for sexual activity may
A. The need to touch and be decline.
touched is decreased.
B. The sexual preferences of
older adults are not as diverse.
C. Physical changes usually do
not affect sexual functioning.
D. Frequency and opportunities
for sexual activity may decline.
See an expert-written answer!
, You see a 76-year-old woman in C
the outpatient clinic. Her chief
complaint is vision. She states Cataracts normally result in blurred vision, sensitivity to glare,
she has really noticed glare in and gradual loss of vision. Presbyopia is a common eye condition
the lights at home. Her vision is resulting in a person having difficulty adjusting to near and far
blurred; and she is unable to vision. The symptoms are not reflective of depression since her
play cards with her friends, read, vision affects her ability to interact. She has not chosen to avoid
or do her needlework. You her friends. Disengagement is a term referring to aging theory.
suspect that she may have:
A. Presbyopia.
B. Disengagement.
C. Cataract(s).
D. Depression.
A nurse is caring for a patient B, C, E
preparing for discharge from the
hospital the next day. The patient Teaching and communication are more effective with older
does not read and has a hearing adults when you sit and face the patient and present one idea or
loss. His family caregiver will be concept at a time. This requires planning. Speaking loudly can
visiting before discharge. What distort sound. Speak in a normal tone. Sending instructions is
can you do to facilitate the helpful but will not directly facilitate the patient's own
patient's understanding of his understanding. Sharing information with a caregiver provides
discharge instructions? (Select someone to clarify instructions
all that apply.)
A. Speak loudly so the patient
can hear you.
B. Sit facing the patient so he is
able to watch your lip
movements and facial
expressions.
C. Present one idea or concept
at a time.
D. Send a written copy of the
instructions home with him and
tell him to have the family review
them.
E. Include the family caregiver in
the teaching session.
See an expert-written answer!
Taste buds atrophy and lose B
sensitivity, and appetite may
decrease. As a result, the older Often an older adult uses "heavy" spices because of his or her
adult is less able to discern: inability to taste the food.
A. Spicy and bland foods.
B. Salty, sour, and bitter tastes.
C. Hot and cold food
temperatures.
D. Moist and dry food
preparations.
