CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT CHAPTERS 15, 16 & 10 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
what is a common age related change affecting hydration - ANS ✔✔diminished thirst sensation
what is the primary purpose of nutritional screening for older persons - ANS ✔✔identify persons at risk
for malnutrition
which of the following statements describing oral care for the older adult population is correct? - ANS
✔✔regular dental examination can prevent tooth loss and improve the ability to chew healthful foods.
which is NOT and age related change that affects hydration - ANS ✔✔loss of fat cells and increase in
muscle mass
When asked by an older adult client, "What is the difference between my normal laboratory values and
the ones for a 55 year old?" The nurse responds based on the understanding that there are: - ANS ✔✔no
age-adjusted ranges for older adults due to the large variations within the age-group and the increasing
number of factors that influence the results.
The nurse is reviewing the postsurgical laboratory values of an older adult client. The client's erythrocyte
sedimentation rate (ESR) is slightly elevated. The nurse initially responds to this data by: - ANS
✔✔recognizing the slight elevation is normal for older adults
An older woman asks a nurse in the cardiology practice, "What is the ideal number that my cholesterol
levels should be? I am confused by all of the different numbers." The nurse formulates her response on
the knowledge that: - ANS ✔✔recent guidelines from the American Heart Association state that there is
no "one size fits all" recommendation and that recommendations must be individualized to each patient.
An older resident of a long-term care facility diagnosed with dementia has in the last 48 hours become
more confused than usual and while usually requiring help with toileting has been incontinent of urine.
The client's health care provider orders a complete blood count and serum electrolytes. When the
laboratory tests are all within normal limits, the nurse initially: - ANS ✔✔speaks with the health care
provider regarding the changes in the client's function and the possibility of obtaining a urine culture.
hypothermia is defined as having a care body temp of less than - ANS ✔✔95.0
which age related change affects hydration status - ANS ✔✔decrease in thirst sensation
which nutritional screening assessment tool is used for indiviuals over age 65 - ANS ✔✔MNA
a midly elevated core temp, being cool and clammy, altered mental status, and thirst are signs of - ANS
✔✔heat exhaustion
AND ANSWERS | CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
what is a common age related change affecting hydration - ANS ✔✔diminished thirst sensation
what is the primary purpose of nutritional screening for older persons - ANS ✔✔identify persons at risk
for malnutrition
which of the following statements describing oral care for the older adult population is correct? - ANS
✔✔regular dental examination can prevent tooth loss and improve the ability to chew healthful foods.
which is NOT and age related change that affects hydration - ANS ✔✔loss of fat cells and increase in
muscle mass
When asked by an older adult client, "What is the difference between my normal laboratory values and
the ones for a 55 year old?" The nurse responds based on the understanding that there are: - ANS ✔✔no
age-adjusted ranges for older adults due to the large variations within the age-group and the increasing
number of factors that influence the results.
The nurse is reviewing the postsurgical laboratory values of an older adult client. The client's erythrocyte
sedimentation rate (ESR) is slightly elevated. The nurse initially responds to this data by: - ANS
✔✔recognizing the slight elevation is normal for older adults
An older woman asks a nurse in the cardiology practice, "What is the ideal number that my cholesterol
levels should be? I am confused by all of the different numbers." The nurse formulates her response on
the knowledge that: - ANS ✔✔recent guidelines from the American Heart Association state that there is
no "one size fits all" recommendation and that recommendations must be individualized to each patient.
An older resident of a long-term care facility diagnosed with dementia has in the last 48 hours become
more confused than usual and while usually requiring help with toileting has been incontinent of urine.
The client's health care provider orders a complete blood count and serum electrolytes. When the
laboratory tests are all within normal limits, the nurse initially: - ANS ✔✔speaks with the health care
provider regarding the changes in the client's function and the possibility of obtaining a urine culture.
hypothermia is defined as having a care body temp of less than - ANS ✔✔95.0
which age related change affects hydration status - ANS ✔✔decrease in thirst sensation
which nutritional screening assessment tool is used for indiviuals over age 65 - ANS ✔✔MNA
a midly elevated core temp, being cool and clammy, altered mental status, and thirst are signs of - ANS
✔✔heat exhaustion
