NSG 3250 Mock Exam 4 Test Papers with
All Correct and Verified Solutions (2025-
2026) Set.
Elderly patient presents to the ER visibly dirty, stinks, and has financial concerns. Which action is
most appropriate?
a. Educate the patient to take a bath
b. Ask the patient if they are being abused
c. Inquire further about their financial status
d. Ask the patient if they have access to soap and water - Answer C
Which of the following is an incorrect statement concerning the elderly?
a. There is an increased incidence of DM2 and hypothyroidism
b. The normal aging process should not affect daily activities
c. delirium is common after anesthesia, and is self-limiting
d. You may need to add more seasoning to your food, as your taste may change - Answer C is
the correct answer because although delirium is common after anesthesia in the elderly, it is
not self-limiting and must be treated.
Which of the following is a priority assessment in the elderly"
a. Reports constipation
b. mild memory impairment
c. difficulty swallowing at times
d. drinks 10, 8oz glasses of water daily - Answer C is correct because difficulty swallowing
increases the risk of aspiration.
Report of constipation is normal in the elderly
Mild memory impairment is expected in the elderly
Drinking 10, 8oz glasses of water daily is the recommended intake
Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding delirium?
a. this confusion is treatable
b. cognition will return to normal
, Which of the following is an incorrect statement about chronic illnesses?
a. Incidence increases related to lifestyle (stress, sedentary, poor diet)
b. may require education on follow-up, needed lab draws, and monitoring
c. will affect you and your loved ones
d. you will have this for the rest of your life - Answer d is the correct answer because chronic
diseases do not have to be life long they just have to have been present for greater than 3-6
months
Which of the following is of least concern with polypharmacy?
a. your provider will change meds or doses for side effects or if they are not therapeutic
b. one phcp is preferred to manage medications
c. ensure your physician(s) know all medications, vitamins, and herbals
d. get all prescriptions from one supplier - Answer A
Which of the following are priority labs for the elderly and/or those with chronic illnesses?
a. renal function and CBC
b. renal function and BMP
c. renal function and immunology
d. renal and liver function - Answer d is correct because renal and liver function are important
to consider related to the excretion of medications. So elderly and patients with chronic
illnesses (those who are likely to take more meds) should have their renal and liver function
checked to ensure they are working properly and are able to excrete medications adequately.
Which of the following is a priority action if the nurse suspects abuse in the elderly?
a. report findings to the immediate supervisor
b. renal and liver function
c. "they need to get out of the way for the next generation"
d. neglect is unintentional - Answer A
Which of the following is not a consideration after a radical mastectomy?
a. no heavy lifting (>10lbs)
b. may use heat to relieve the swelling from lymphedema
c. do not use deodorant on the sx side until the incision has healed
All Correct and Verified Solutions (2025-
2026) Set.
Elderly patient presents to the ER visibly dirty, stinks, and has financial concerns. Which action is
most appropriate?
a. Educate the patient to take a bath
b. Ask the patient if they are being abused
c. Inquire further about their financial status
d. Ask the patient if they have access to soap and water - Answer C
Which of the following is an incorrect statement concerning the elderly?
a. There is an increased incidence of DM2 and hypothyroidism
b. The normal aging process should not affect daily activities
c. delirium is common after anesthesia, and is self-limiting
d. You may need to add more seasoning to your food, as your taste may change - Answer C is
the correct answer because although delirium is common after anesthesia in the elderly, it is
not self-limiting and must be treated.
Which of the following is a priority assessment in the elderly"
a. Reports constipation
b. mild memory impairment
c. difficulty swallowing at times
d. drinks 10, 8oz glasses of water daily - Answer C is correct because difficulty swallowing
increases the risk of aspiration.
Report of constipation is normal in the elderly
Mild memory impairment is expected in the elderly
Drinking 10, 8oz glasses of water daily is the recommended intake
Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding delirium?
a. this confusion is treatable
b. cognition will return to normal
, Which of the following is an incorrect statement about chronic illnesses?
a. Incidence increases related to lifestyle (stress, sedentary, poor diet)
b. may require education on follow-up, needed lab draws, and monitoring
c. will affect you and your loved ones
d. you will have this for the rest of your life - Answer d is the correct answer because chronic
diseases do not have to be life long they just have to have been present for greater than 3-6
months
Which of the following is of least concern with polypharmacy?
a. your provider will change meds or doses for side effects or if they are not therapeutic
b. one phcp is preferred to manage medications
c. ensure your physician(s) know all medications, vitamins, and herbals
d. get all prescriptions from one supplier - Answer A
Which of the following are priority labs for the elderly and/or those with chronic illnesses?
a. renal function and CBC
b. renal function and BMP
c. renal function and immunology
d. renal and liver function - Answer d is correct because renal and liver function are important
to consider related to the excretion of medications. So elderly and patients with chronic
illnesses (those who are likely to take more meds) should have their renal and liver function
checked to ensure they are working properly and are able to excrete medications adequately.
Which of the following is a priority action if the nurse suspects abuse in the elderly?
a. report findings to the immediate supervisor
b. renal and liver function
c. "they need to get out of the way for the next generation"
d. neglect is unintentional - Answer A
Which of the following is not a consideration after a radical mastectomy?
a. no heavy lifting (>10lbs)
b. may use heat to relieve the swelling from lymphedema
c. do not use deodorant on the sx side until the incision has healed
