NUR 257 Gerontological Nursing Exam 2 Enrichment: (Latest 2026/2027 Update)
Geriatric Assessment, Incontinence, Dysphagia, Medication Interactions | Verified
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Gerontological Nursing NUR 257 Exam 2 Geriatric Assessment
Question 1
As a nurse, how do you establish rapport with a patient?
A. Interview, report by proxy, and assessment/observation
B. Only through physical examination
C. Only through medication administration
D. Only through family communication
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Interview, report by proxy, and assessment/observation
Question 2
What is the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) used for?
A. Screening cognitive status: orientation, short-term memory, attention, calculation, language, visuospatial
proficiency
B. Assessing physical mobility
C. Measuring depression in older adults
D. Assessing nutritional status
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Screening cognitive status: orientation, short-term memory, attention, calculation, language,
visuospatial proficiency
,Question 3
What does the Fulmer SPICES Tool assess?
A. Sleep problems, Problems with eating/feeding, Incontinence, Confusion, Evidence of falls, Skin breakdown
B. Sensory, Pain, Isolation, Cognitive, Emotional, Safety
C. Social, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, Emotional, Spiritual
D. Strength, Pulse, Inspection, Circulation, Edema, Sensation
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Sleep problems, Problems with eating/feeding, Incontinence, Confusion, Evidence of falls, Skin
breakdown
Question 4
What is the Geriatric Depression Scale used for?
A. Measuring mood; deemphasizes physical complaints, sex drive, and appetite; not for use in patients with
dementia or cognitive impairment
B. Assessing cognitive function
C. Measuring physical mobility
D. Assessing nutritional status
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Measuring mood; deemphasizes physical complaints, sex drive, and appetite; not for use in
patients with dementia or cognitive impairment
, Question 5
What do you do as a healthcare professional if a patient says, "I want to kill myself?"
A. Report it immediately
B. Ignore it as attention-seeking
C. Document it but take no action
D. Tell the patient to think positive thoughts
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Report it immediately
RATIONALE
• Any statement of suicidal ideation requires immediate assessment and intervention. Patient safety is the
priority.
Question 6
What do you need to remember when assessing IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)?
A. Determine their cognitive status
B. Determine their physical strength only
C. Determine their financial status
D. Determine their social support network
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Determine their cognitive status
Geriatric Assessment, Incontinence, Dysphagia, Medication Interactions | Verified
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Comprehensive Review for SPICES, FANCAPES, Geriatric Syndromes, Urinary Incontinence Types, Medication
Education, and Patient Safety
SUBJECT COURSE FOCUS
Gerontological Nursing NUR 257 Exam 2 Geriatric Assessment
Question 1
As a nurse, how do you establish rapport with a patient?
A. Interview, report by proxy, and assessment/observation
B. Only through physical examination
C. Only through medication administration
D. Only through family communication
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Interview, report by proxy, and assessment/observation
Question 2
What is the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) used for?
A. Screening cognitive status: orientation, short-term memory, attention, calculation, language, visuospatial
proficiency
B. Assessing physical mobility
C. Measuring depression in older adults
D. Assessing nutritional status
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Screening cognitive status: orientation, short-term memory, attention, calculation, language,
visuospatial proficiency
,Question 3
What does the Fulmer SPICES Tool assess?
A. Sleep problems, Problems with eating/feeding, Incontinence, Confusion, Evidence of falls, Skin breakdown
B. Sensory, Pain, Isolation, Cognitive, Emotional, Safety
C. Social, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, Emotional, Spiritual
D. Strength, Pulse, Inspection, Circulation, Edema, Sensation
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Sleep problems, Problems with eating/feeding, Incontinence, Confusion, Evidence of falls, Skin
breakdown
Question 4
What is the Geriatric Depression Scale used for?
A. Measuring mood; deemphasizes physical complaints, sex drive, and appetite; not for use in patients with
dementia or cognitive impairment
B. Assessing cognitive function
C. Measuring physical mobility
D. Assessing nutritional status
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Measuring mood; deemphasizes physical complaints, sex drive, and appetite; not for use in
patients with dementia or cognitive impairment
, Question 5
What do you do as a healthcare professional if a patient says, "I want to kill myself?"
A. Report it immediately
B. Ignore it as attention-seeking
C. Document it but take no action
D. Tell the patient to think positive thoughts
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Report it immediately
RATIONALE
• Any statement of suicidal ideation requires immediate assessment and intervention. Patient safety is the
priority.
Question 6
What do you need to remember when assessing IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)?
A. Determine their cognitive status
B. Determine their physical strength only
C. Determine their financial status
D. Determine their social support network
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Determine their cognitive status
