2026 latest update Chapter 11: Health Care of
the Older Adult Exam with correct answers
Loss of independence - correct answer-You are providing care for an 82-
year-old man whose signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease have
become more severe over the past several months. The man tells you
that he can no longer do as many things for himself as he used to be able
to do. What factor should you recognize as impacting your patient's life
most significantly?
Heart muscle and arteries lose their elasticity. - correct answer-A
gerontologic nurse practitioner provides primary care for a large number
of older adults who are living with various forms of cardiovascular
disease. This nurse is well aware that heart disease is the leading cause
of death in the aged. What is an age-related physiological change that
contributes to this trend?
140/90 mm Hg - correct answer-The nurse is caring for a 65-year-old
patient who has previously been diagnosed with hypertension. Which of
the following blood pressure readings represents the threshold between
high-normal blood pressure and hypertension?
Ageism - correct answer-An occupational health nurse overhears an
employee talking to his manager about a 65-year-old coworker. What
, phenomenon would the nurse identify when hearing the employee
state, "He should just retire and make way for some new blood."?
"He should likely take showers rather than baths, if possible." - correct
answer-You are the nurse caring for an 85-year-old patient who has been
hospitalized for a fractured radius. The patient's daughter has
accompanied the patient to the hospital and asks you what her father
can do for his very dry skin, which has become susceptible to cracking
and shearing. What would be your best response?
Increase daily intake of water. - correct answer-An elderly patient has
come in to the clinic for her twice-yearly physical. The patient tells the
nurse that she is generally enjoying good health, but that she has been
having occasional episodes of constipation over the past 6 months. What
intervention should the nurse first suggest?
Delirium of this type is treatable and her cognition will return to previous
levels. - correct answer-An 84-year-old patient has returned from the
post-anesthetic care unit (PACU) following hip arthroplasty. The patient
is oriented to name only. The patient's family is very upset because,
before having surgery, the patient had no cognitive deficits. The patient
is subsequently diagnosed with postoperative delirium. What should the
nurse explain to the patient's family?
It slows the progression of AD. - correct answer-The nurse is providing
patient teaching to a patient with early stage Alzheimer's disease (AD)
and her family. The patient has been prescribed donepezil hydrochloride
the Older Adult Exam with correct answers
Loss of independence - correct answer-You are providing care for an 82-
year-old man whose signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease have
become more severe over the past several months. The man tells you
that he can no longer do as many things for himself as he used to be able
to do. What factor should you recognize as impacting your patient's life
most significantly?
Heart muscle and arteries lose their elasticity. - correct answer-A
gerontologic nurse practitioner provides primary care for a large number
of older adults who are living with various forms of cardiovascular
disease. This nurse is well aware that heart disease is the leading cause
of death in the aged. What is an age-related physiological change that
contributes to this trend?
140/90 mm Hg - correct answer-The nurse is caring for a 65-year-old
patient who has previously been diagnosed with hypertension. Which of
the following blood pressure readings represents the threshold between
high-normal blood pressure and hypertension?
Ageism - correct answer-An occupational health nurse overhears an
employee talking to his manager about a 65-year-old coworker. What
, phenomenon would the nurse identify when hearing the employee
state, "He should just retire and make way for some new blood."?
"He should likely take showers rather than baths, if possible." - correct
answer-You are the nurse caring for an 85-year-old patient who has been
hospitalized for a fractured radius. The patient's daughter has
accompanied the patient to the hospital and asks you what her father
can do for his very dry skin, which has become susceptible to cracking
and shearing. What would be your best response?
Increase daily intake of water. - correct answer-An elderly patient has
come in to the clinic for her twice-yearly physical. The patient tells the
nurse that she is generally enjoying good health, but that she has been
having occasional episodes of constipation over the past 6 months. What
intervention should the nurse first suggest?
Delirium of this type is treatable and her cognition will return to previous
levels. - correct answer-An 84-year-old patient has returned from the
post-anesthetic care unit (PACU) following hip arthroplasty. The patient
is oriented to name only. The patient's family is very upset because,
before having surgery, the patient had no cognitive deficits. The patient
is subsequently diagnosed with postoperative delirium. What should the
nurse explain to the patient's family?
It slows the progression of AD. - correct answer-The nurse is providing
patient teaching to a patient with early stage Alzheimer's disease (AD)
and her family. The patient has been prescribed donepezil hydrochloride
