AH I PrepU - Chapter 11: Older Adult Questions And Answers
2025/2026
Which action is included in a nurse's role when providing home care for a client
with Alzheimer disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide emotional and physical
support
A nurse is completing the history and physical examination of an older adult
patient. When assessing the pateint's eyes, which of the following would the
nurse document as a normal finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reports of being
sensitive to glare
A family of a patient with Alzheimer's disease asks the nurse what causes this
condition? Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Evidence shows that there are changes in nerve cells and brain
chemicals."
After teaching an older adult about measures to relieve constipation, which
statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"I should use a laxative every other day."
Older adults, who are more subject to falls, may fracture one or more ribs and be
more susceptible to which condition after a rib fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pneumonia
, A clinic nurse is meeting with a group of older adults living in a community that
has been experiencing extremely hot summer days. Which of the following
measures would the nurse encourage the clients to practice to protect their
health during the hot summer days? Select all answers that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Wear lightweight shirts and shorts.
Take cool showers.
Increase fluid intake.
Circulate air with a fan or air conditioner.
A nurse is obtaining the health history of a 72-year-old woman who has come to
the ambulatory care center for an evaluation. When obtaining information about
the woman's sleep patterns, which of the following would the nurse expect to
assess? - CORRECT ANSWER-Complaints about frequently waking up during the
night
Which actions by the nurse will assist in promoting an older adult's adherence to
medication therapy? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage the
client to keep a list of medications and review it frequently for updates.
Use easy-to-open lids.
Provide a written medication schedule.
When assessing an older adult, the nurse anticipates an increase in which
component of respiratory status? - CORRECT ANSWER-Residual lung volume
2025/2026
Which action is included in a nurse's role when providing home care for a client
with Alzheimer disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide emotional and physical
support
A nurse is completing the history and physical examination of an older adult
patient. When assessing the pateint's eyes, which of the following would the
nurse document as a normal finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reports of being
sensitive to glare
A family of a patient with Alzheimer's disease asks the nurse what causes this
condition? Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Evidence shows that there are changes in nerve cells and brain
chemicals."
After teaching an older adult about measures to relieve constipation, which
statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"I should use a laxative every other day."
Older adults, who are more subject to falls, may fracture one or more ribs and be
more susceptible to which condition after a rib fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pneumonia
, A clinic nurse is meeting with a group of older adults living in a community that
has been experiencing extremely hot summer days. Which of the following
measures would the nurse encourage the clients to practice to protect their
health during the hot summer days? Select all answers that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Wear lightweight shirts and shorts.
Take cool showers.
Increase fluid intake.
Circulate air with a fan or air conditioner.
A nurse is obtaining the health history of a 72-year-old woman who has come to
the ambulatory care center for an evaluation. When obtaining information about
the woman's sleep patterns, which of the following would the nurse expect to
assess? - CORRECT ANSWER-Complaints about frequently waking up during the
night
Which actions by the nurse will assist in promoting an older adult's adherence to
medication therapy? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage the
client to keep a list of medications and review it frequently for updates.
Use easy-to-open lids.
Provide a written medication schedule.
When assessing an older adult, the nurse anticipates an increase in which
component of respiratory status? - CORRECT ANSWER-Residual lung volume
