Gero BC Test questions well answered
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The patient tells the gerontological nurse that the physician has advised the patient to limit
alcohol intake to one drink daily, and the patient asks how many ounces of wine are equal to
one drink. The gerontological nurse should reply: - correct answer ✔✔one drink equals 5
ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer, or 1.5 ounces of liquor.
Which of the following atypical symptoms are common for an older patient presenting with an
acute abdomen? - correct answer ✔✔Hypothermia and mild or absent pain
At a support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease, one of the group members
reports that her mother, who has moderately severe Alzheimer's disease, has started to wander
off during the night and has gotten lost three times and been brought back to the home by
police. Which of the following is likely the best advice? - correct answer ✔✔Place a latch at the
top or bottom of outside doors.
An older patient who controls diabetes type 1 with regular insulin administered according to a
sliding scale is: - correct answer ✔✔At increased risk for hypoglycemia
The initial sign of an infection in a chronic wound is often: - correct answer ✔✔Delayed healing
If a patient has a full-thickness ulcer of the foot that extends down to the tendon but with no
indications of abscess or osteomyelitis, this would be classified according to the Modified
Wagner's Foot Ulcer Classification as: - correct answer ✔✔Grade 2
What is Grade 1 of Modified Wagner's Foot Ulcer Classification? - correct answer ✔✔Superficial
ulcer, extending into subcutaneous tissue; superficial infection with/without cellulitis.
, Describe Grade 2 of Modified Wagner's Foot Ulcer Classification. - correct answer ✔✔Full-
thickness ulcer to tendon or joint but no abscess or osteomyelitis.
Describe Grade 3 of Modified Wagner's Foot Ulcer Classification. - correct answer ✔✔Full-
thickness ulcer may extend to bone with abscess, osteomyelitis, or sepsis of joint and may
include deep plantar infections, abscesses, fasciitis, or infections of tendon sheath.
Describe Grade 4 of Modified Wagner's Foot Ulcer Classification. - correct answer ✔✔Gangrene
of the forefoot only, but the rest of foot is able to be salvaged.
A patient is taking daily warfarin because of a history of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following
medications on the patient's medication list should be avoided with warfarin? - correct answer
✔✔antibiotics, ASA, NSAIDs, and acetaminophen.
Phase I of becoming bedridden (Zegelin) begins with: - correct answer ✔✔Phase I: Unstable
gait/imbalance, beginning difficulty with ambulation.
What is phase 2 of becoming bedridden (Zegelin) include: - correct answer ✔✔Fall or hospital
stay that limits mobility because of injury of lack of assistance.
What is phase 3 of becoming bedridden? - correct answer ✔✔Prescribed bedrest and chair.
Patients are often up for limited periods by choice even if ambulation not restricted.
What is phase 4 of becoming bedridden? - correct answer ✔✔Ability to transfer from bed to
chair independently is lost. Patients completely dependent on others.
Absorption of nutrients from the small bowel is often impaired in older adults because of:
(view) - correct answer ✔✔Broadening and shortening of villi
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The patient tells the gerontological nurse that the physician has advised the patient to limit
alcohol intake to one drink daily, and the patient asks how many ounces of wine are equal to
one drink. The gerontological nurse should reply: - correct answer ✔✔one drink equals 5
ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer, or 1.5 ounces of liquor.
Which of the following atypical symptoms are common for an older patient presenting with an
acute abdomen? - correct answer ✔✔Hypothermia and mild or absent pain
At a support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease, one of the group members
reports that her mother, who has moderately severe Alzheimer's disease, has started to wander
off during the night and has gotten lost three times and been brought back to the home by
police. Which of the following is likely the best advice? - correct answer ✔✔Place a latch at the
top or bottom of outside doors.
An older patient who controls diabetes type 1 with regular insulin administered according to a
sliding scale is: - correct answer ✔✔At increased risk for hypoglycemia
The initial sign of an infection in a chronic wound is often: - correct answer ✔✔Delayed healing
If a patient has a full-thickness ulcer of the foot that extends down to the tendon but with no
indications of abscess or osteomyelitis, this would be classified according to the Modified
Wagner's Foot Ulcer Classification as: - correct answer ✔✔Grade 2
What is Grade 1 of Modified Wagner's Foot Ulcer Classification? - correct answer ✔✔Superficial
ulcer, extending into subcutaneous tissue; superficial infection with/without cellulitis.
, Describe Grade 2 of Modified Wagner's Foot Ulcer Classification. - correct answer ✔✔Full-
thickness ulcer to tendon or joint but no abscess or osteomyelitis.
Describe Grade 3 of Modified Wagner's Foot Ulcer Classification. - correct answer ✔✔Full-
thickness ulcer may extend to bone with abscess, osteomyelitis, or sepsis of joint and may
include deep plantar infections, abscesses, fasciitis, or infections of tendon sheath.
Describe Grade 4 of Modified Wagner's Foot Ulcer Classification. - correct answer ✔✔Gangrene
of the forefoot only, but the rest of foot is able to be salvaged.
A patient is taking daily warfarin because of a history of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following
medications on the patient's medication list should be avoided with warfarin? - correct answer
✔✔antibiotics, ASA, NSAIDs, and acetaminophen.
Phase I of becoming bedridden (Zegelin) begins with: - correct answer ✔✔Phase I: Unstable
gait/imbalance, beginning difficulty with ambulation.
What is phase 2 of becoming bedridden (Zegelin) include: - correct answer ✔✔Fall or hospital
stay that limits mobility because of injury of lack of assistance.
What is phase 3 of becoming bedridden? - correct answer ✔✔Prescribed bedrest and chair.
Patients are often up for limited periods by choice even if ambulation not restricted.
What is phase 4 of becoming bedridden? - correct answer ✔✔Ability to transfer from bed to
chair independently is lost. Patients completely dependent on others.
Absorption of nutrients from the small bowel is often impaired in older adults because of:
(view) - correct answer ✔✔Broadening and shortening of villi
