Exam 1: NU 176 / NU176
Geriatric Nursing
(Latest )
Galen
Question:
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is experiencing shortness
of breath when completing household activities. Which age-related changes
in the respiratory system from the box below are contributing to the
shortness of breath?
Answer:
larger and thinner alveoli, decreased surface area for gas exchange,
thickening of the alveolar-capillary membrane
,Question:
The nurse is assisting with preparing a staff development conference
regarding risk for falls in the older adult client. Which of the following
statements by a participant indicates a correct understanding?
Answer:
The older adult experiences delayed response to changes in balance."
Question:
The nurse is gathering data on assigned clients to determine if a potential
knowledge deficit exists. Which of the following client data should the
nurse correlate to having a deficit?
Answer:
A client who was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus needs to
perform at-home glucometers.
Question:
The community health nurse is reinforcing education on aging in America.
It demonstrates a correct understanding if a participant states, "Adults over
the age of 65 are
Answer:
generally in good health
, Question:
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports suffering from dry
eyes. Which of the following health problems is the client at risk for
developing?
Answer:
Conjunctivitis
Question:
The nurse is caring for an older adult female client who reports
experiencing painful sexual intercourse. Which of the following does the
nurse identify as the primary cause of this concern?
Answer:
decreased vaginal secretions
Question:
The home health nurse is caring for an older adult client. Which of the
following behaviors should the nurse identify as a determinant of the
client's ability to function?
Answer:
independent toileting
Geriatric Nursing
(Latest )
Galen
Question:
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is experiencing shortness
of breath when completing household activities. Which age-related changes
in the respiratory system from the box below are contributing to the
shortness of breath?
Answer:
larger and thinner alveoli, decreased surface area for gas exchange,
thickening of the alveolar-capillary membrane
,Question:
The nurse is assisting with preparing a staff development conference
regarding risk for falls in the older adult client. Which of the following
statements by a participant indicates a correct understanding?
Answer:
The older adult experiences delayed response to changes in balance."
Question:
The nurse is gathering data on assigned clients to determine if a potential
knowledge deficit exists. Which of the following client data should the
nurse correlate to having a deficit?
Answer:
A client who was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus needs to
perform at-home glucometers.
Question:
The community health nurse is reinforcing education on aging in America.
It demonstrates a correct understanding if a participant states, "Adults over
the age of 65 are
Answer:
generally in good health
, Question:
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports suffering from dry
eyes. Which of the following health problems is the client at risk for
developing?
Answer:
Conjunctivitis
Question:
The nurse is caring for an older adult female client who reports
experiencing painful sexual intercourse. Which of the following does the
nurse identify as the primary cause of this concern?
Answer:
decreased vaginal secretions
Question:
The home health nurse is caring for an older adult client. Which of the
following behaviors should the nurse identify as a determinant of the
client's ability to function?
Answer:
independent toileting
