OLDER ADULT MIDTERM EXAM WITH APPROVED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
|2026 LATEST UPLOAD |GRADED A+
The nurse desires to become a geriatric nurse practitioner. What would be a major reason for
the nurse to seek this advanced practice degree? - CORRECT ANSWER- positively impact the
well-being of older clients
A nurse recognizing the need for improved self-care. The nurse can best demonstrate a
connection with self by: - CORRECT ANSWER- conducting a detailed and honest self-appraisal.
The nurse plans an educational session for family caregivers. What should the nurse consider
when planning this program? - CORRECT ANSWER- strategize ways to engage the learners in
the program
An erotological unit manager is utilizing which method of data analysis for performance
appraisal when comparing fall rates at one facility with fall rates at a similar facility? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Benchmarking
The nurse conducts a holistic assessment with an older client. On what should the nurse focus
when completing this assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER- needs related to health promotion
and challenges
The nurse would expect which older client to exhibit adequate self-care knowledge? - CORRECT
ANSWER- lien teaching his neighbor how to properly change a wound dressing
An older adult is diagnosed with heart failure in addition to existing diabetes mellitus and
hypertension. How can the nurse best promote health in this individual? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating care.
, A nurse in a community setting plans wellness outcomes with an older adult client who desires
to participate in a half marathon. Which outcome should the nurse document? - CORRECT
ANSWER- The client will participate in the half marathon as scheduled in 6 months.
An erotological nurse is a single parent who often works overtime and who rarely gets sufficient
sleep. This nurse should prioritize which action? - CORRECT ANSWER- Self-care
During a home visit the nurse determines that an older client who lives alone is not capable of
living safely in the home. Despite discussing this, the client adamantly refuses to relocate or
leave the home environment. What action should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER- Notify
the health care provider about the situation
A nurse plans the care of older adult residents in a long-term care setting. Which intervention
incorporates the residents' connectedness to society? - CORRECT ANSWER- arranging regular
visits by school-age children to the facility
What action by an erotological nurse best demonstrates holism and healing? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Listening to a client describe his childhood
An older adult with a history of arthritis is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus while
hospitalized. What is the nurse's priority holistic concern to address at discharge? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Ability to draw up insulin
A nursing instructor has overheard a nursing student state, "When I graduate, I want to work
somewhere where I'll be challenged. Working in long-term care seems boring." What is the
instructor's most appropriate response? - CORRECT ANSWER- "Erotological nursing is a
multifaceted specialty requiring fine talent."
While discussing a health problem with an older client the nurse offers a personal situation that
was similar to what the client is currently experiencing. What behavior is the nurse
demonstrating? - CORRECT ANSWER- connection
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
|2026 LATEST UPLOAD |GRADED A+
The nurse desires to become a geriatric nurse practitioner. What would be a major reason for
the nurse to seek this advanced practice degree? - CORRECT ANSWER- positively impact the
well-being of older clients
A nurse recognizing the need for improved self-care. The nurse can best demonstrate a
connection with self by: - CORRECT ANSWER- conducting a detailed and honest self-appraisal.
The nurse plans an educational session for family caregivers. What should the nurse consider
when planning this program? - CORRECT ANSWER- strategize ways to engage the learners in
the program
An erotological unit manager is utilizing which method of data analysis for performance
appraisal when comparing fall rates at one facility with fall rates at a similar facility? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Benchmarking
The nurse conducts a holistic assessment with an older client. On what should the nurse focus
when completing this assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER- needs related to health promotion
and challenges
The nurse would expect which older client to exhibit adequate self-care knowledge? - CORRECT
ANSWER- lien teaching his neighbor how to properly change a wound dressing
An older adult is diagnosed with heart failure in addition to existing diabetes mellitus and
hypertension. How can the nurse best promote health in this individual? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating care.
, A nurse in a community setting plans wellness outcomes with an older adult client who desires
to participate in a half marathon. Which outcome should the nurse document? - CORRECT
ANSWER- The client will participate in the half marathon as scheduled in 6 months.
An erotological nurse is a single parent who often works overtime and who rarely gets sufficient
sleep. This nurse should prioritize which action? - CORRECT ANSWER- Self-care
During a home visit the nurse determines that an older client who lives alone is not capable of
living safely in the home. Despite discussing this, the client adamantly refuses to relocate or
leave the home environment. What action should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER- Notify
the health care provider about the situation
A nurse plans the care of older adult residents in a long-term care setting. Which intervention
incorporates the residents' connectedness to society? - CORRECT ANSWER- arranging regular
visits by school-age children to the facility
What action by an erotological nurse best demonstrates holism and healing? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Listening to a client describe his childhood
An older adult with a history of arthritis is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus while
hospitalized. What is the nurse's priority holistic concern to address at discharge? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Ability to draw up insulin
A nursing instructor has overheard a nursing student state, "When I graduate, I want to work
somewhere where I'll be challenged. Working in long-term care seems boring." What is the
instructor's most appropriate response? - CORRECT ANSWER- "Erotological nursing is a
multifaceted specialty requiring fine talent."
While discussing a health problem with an older client the nurse offers a personal situation that
was similar to what the client is currently experiencing. What behavior is the nurse
demonstrating? - CORRECT ANSWER- connection
