2026 STUDY GUIDE REVISION SHEET CORE
CONCEPT BREAKDOWN
◉ A nurse is caring for an older adult client who lives alone & is to
be discharged in 3 days. He states that it is difficult to prepare
adequate nutritious meals at home for just 1 person. To which of the
following members of the health care team should the nurse refer
him?
A. Registered dietitian
B. Occupational therapist
C. Physical therapist
D. Social worker
Answer: D. social worker
A social worker can make arrangements for a meal delivery service
to provide nutritious meals daily, or recommend a congregate meal
site near the client's home
◉ A goal for a client who has difficulty w/self-feeding due to
rheumatoid arthritis is to use adaptive devices. The nurse caring for
,the client should initiate a referral w/which of the following
members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist
Answer: D.
An occupational therapist can assist clients who have physical
challenges to use adaptive devices & strategies to help w/self-care
activities
◉ A goal for a client who has difficulty w/self-feeding due to
rheumatoid arthritis is to use adaptive devices. The nurse caring for
the client should initiate a referral w/which of the following
members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist
Answer: D.
,An occupational therapist can assist clients who have physical
challenges to use adaptive devices & strategies to help w/self-care
activities
◉ A client who is postop following a knee arthroplasty is concerned
about the adverse effects of the medication he is receiving for pain
management. Which of the following members of the
interprofessional care team may assist the client in understanding
the medication's effects? Select all.
A. Provider
B. CNA
C. Pharmacist
D. RN
E. Respiratory therapist
Answer: A, C, D
◉ A client who is postop following a knee arthroplasty is concerned
about the adverse effects of the medication he is receiving for pain
management. Which of the following members of the
interprofessional care team may assist the client in understanding
the medication's effects? Select all.
A. Provider
, B. CNA
C. Pharmacist
D. RN
E. Respiratory therapist
Answer: A, C, D
◉ A client who has had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent
problems w/dysphagia. The nurse caring for the client should
initiate a referral w/which of the following members of the
interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. CNA
C. Occupational therapist
D. Speech-language pathologist
Answer: D
A speech-language pathologist can initiate specific therapy for
clients who have difficulty feeding due to swallowing difficulties
◉ A client who has had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent
problems w/dysphagia. The nurse caring for the client should
initiate a referral w/which of the following members of the
interprofessional care team?