1 of 40
Term Definition
The spouse of a client dying
D
from lung cancer states, " I don't
understand this death rattle. She
has not had anything to drink in
days. Where is the fluid coming
from?" Which is the hospice
care nurse's best response?
A. The body produces about
two teaspoons of fluid every
minute on its own.
,B. Are you sure someone is not
putting ice chips in her mouth
C. There is no reason for this,
but it does happen from time to
time.
D. I can administer a patch to
her skin to dry up the secretions
if you wish.
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True False
Correct definition
A
2 of 40
Term Definition
A nurse administers medications
A
to a group of older adults in a
residential facility. Which of the
following clients is most likely to
experience adverse effects?
A. A 77-year-old man with a
creatinine of 3.6
B. A 78-year-old man with a
body mass index of 35
C. An 84-year-old woman with
iron deficiency anemia
,D. An 82-year-old woman with
constipation
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True False
3 of 40
Term Definition
A nurse notes that an older
A
adult is unable to process
complex thoughts and has
difficulty forming sentences.
Which of the following actions
by the nurse is priority?
A. Review medication
administration record.
B. Place the client on high fall
risk precaution.
C. Assess muscle strength and
deep tendon reflexes.
D. Orient the client to
environment.
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True False
4 of 40
, Term Definition
A nurse reviews the medication
B?
list of an older adult upon
transfer from the hospital to an
extended care facility. Which of
the following methods is most
likely to reduce the occurrence
of adverse effects?
A. Administer medications at the
same time every day with meals.
B. Compare the list to the Beers
criteria list and notify the health
care provider of any on the list.
C. Request that the client's
medications be put on hold and
restarted one at a time.
D. Stop the administration of GI
and narcotic pain medications.
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True False
Correct definition
B
5 of 40
Term
Term Definition
The spouse of a client dying
D
from lung cancer states, " I don't
understand this death rattle. She
has not had anything to drink in
days. Where is the fluid coming
from?" Which is the hospice
care nurse's best response?
A. The body produces about
two teaspoons of fluid every
minute on its own.
,B. Are you sure someone is not
putting ice chips in her mouth
C. There is no reason for this,
but it does happen from time to
time.
D. I can administer a patch to
her skin to dry up the secretions
if you wish.
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
A
2 of 40
Term Definition
A nurse administers medications
A
to a group of older adults in a
residential facility. Which of the
following clients is most likely to
experience adverse effects?
A. A 77-year-old man with a
creatinine of 3.6
B. A 78-year-old man with a
body mass index of 35
C. An 84-year-old woman with
iron deficiency anemia
,D. An 82-year-old woman with
constipation
Give this one a try later!
True False
3 of 40
Term Definition
A nurse notes that an older
A
adult is unable to process
complex thoughts and has
difficulty forming sentences.
Which of the following actions
by the nurse is priority?
A. Review medication
administration record.
B. Place the client on high fall
risk precaution.
C. Assess muscle strength and
deep tendon reflexes.
D. Orient the client to
environment.
Give this one a try later!
True False
4 of 40
, Term Definition
A nurse reviews the medication
B?
list of an older adult upon
transfer from the hospital to an
extended care facility. Which of
the following methods is most
likely to reduce the occurrence
of adverse effects?
A. Administer medications at the
same time every day with meals.
B. Compare the list to the Beers
criteria list and notify the health
care provider of any on the list.
C. Request that the client's
medications be put on hold and
restarted one at a time.
D. Stop the administration of GI
and narcotic pain medications.
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
B
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