BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING CHAPTERS 8,10,11,12 EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024

CHAPTER 8 NOTES - CORRECT ANSWERWhich assessment tool is most highly regarded and often used to determine the mental status of the older adult? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Mini-Cog When assessing the respiratory system of an older adult, the nurse hears continuous, coarse, low-pitched sounds. How would these sounds be reported? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gurgles (low-pitched wheezes) When taking a racial pulse of an older adult, the nurse finds it difficult to count a weak and thready pulse. What should the nurse do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Take an apical pulse instead. When performing an assessment of the gastrointestinal system of an older adult, the nurse would proceed in what order? Place the parts of a gastrointestinal system assessment in sequence from first to last. - CORRECT ANSWER-1.) Obtain a health history 2.) Inspect the oral cavity 3.) Observe abdomen for scars 4.) Auscultate bowel sounds 5.) Palpate abdomen When performing an interview with an older adult, the nurse should consider physical environment factors by: - CORRECT ANSWER-*Explaining what will take place during the assessment *Ensuring privacy and minimum noise levels *Selecting a room with a comfortable temperature *Seeking a location in close proximity to a restroom The nurse is preparing to assess the blood pressure of a patient and measures the patient s arm to determine the proper sized cuff. The diameter of the patient s arm is 50 cm. How wide should the blood pressure cuff be? - CORRECT ANSWER-60 Older adults developing various disease processes may present with different symptoms from younger adults. The nurse would be concerned about which disease if the patient were to demonstrate a decreased appetite, constipation, and changes to his sleep pattern in which he is awake at night and sleeps during the day? - CORRECT ANSWER-Depression The nurse is assessing a patient and counts a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute. The nurse should be concerned about which condition? - CORRECT ANSWERImpending infection The 71-year-old patient presents to the clinic for her routine exam. While reviewing the patient's chart, the nurse notes the patient's most recent blood pressure screening, mammogram, and clinical breast exam were performed at age 70. She last had her cholesterol levels checked at age 68. Her last guaiac test and colonoscopy were performed at age 69. The nurse knows this patient should have which screening test(s) performed? - CORRECT ANSWER-* Guaiac tes