MODULE 2 CARE OF OLDER ADULT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | MODULE 2 CARE
OF OLDER ADULT STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
TEST 2026/2027
1 of 107
Definition
1. acute pain
2. chronic pain
3. subjective
4. chronic pain
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1. Disease of the retina which results in impairment or loss of vision. By the time it's
picked up, it's too late?
2. some causes?
3. s/s
, 1. pain that is temporary and controlled by analgesics?
2. Pain lasting more that 3-6mo
3. is pain subjective or objective?
4. Which pain is the most common pain in elders?
Pain cues in p eople with communication difficulties
vocalizations?
An older patient recently admitted to the subacute setting after having a total knee
replacement is very anxious and refuses to get out of bed, stating that it is too
painful. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?
Don't know?
2 of 107
Definition
more complex activities. Laundry, shopping for groceries, using a
telephone, cooking, shopping, housekeeping, finances, taking
medications, preparing meals, fixing things around the house, lawn
care,
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, - Cloudiness in the pupil is a sign of
________________ IADLs (instrumental activities of
daily living)
other symptoms?
Barriers to managi ng pain
Condition associated with
neuropathic pain (5)
healthcare professional barriers?
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3 of 107
Definition
Confusion, irregular pulse, halo
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Symptoms of digoxin toxicity: S/S of open angle glaucoma
K+ level is higher or lower in elderly?
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause?
Why?
Don't know?
, 4 of 107
Term
Non-Pharmacological Interventions for pain
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- steroids
- macular d e g eneration (cataracts,
- anxiolytics
glaucoma, retinopathy)
- hypnotics
- antidepressants
it is irreversible
- anticonvulsants
- heat or cold,
distractions,
music,
- Apical pulse, hold if less that 60
meditation, acupuncture,
bpm. Given for AFib
TENS unit,
touch,
massage
Don't know?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | MODULE 2 CARE
OF OLDER ADULT STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
TEST 2026/2027
1 of 107
Definition
1. acute pain
2. chronic pain
3. subjective
4. chronic pain
Give this one a go later!
1. Disease of the retina which results in impairment or loss of vision. By the time it's
picked up, it's too late?
2. some causes?
3. s/s
, 1. pain that is temporary and controlled by analgesics?
2. Pain lasting more that 3-6mo
3. is pain subjective or objective?
4. Which pain is the most common pain in elders?
Pain cues in p eople with communication difficulties
vocalizations?
An older patient recently admitted to the subacute setting after having a total knee
replacement is very anxious and refuses to get out of bed, stating that it is too
painful. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?
Don't know?
2 of 107
Definition
more complex activities. Laundry, shopping for groceries, using a
telephone, cooking, shopping, housekeeping, finances, taking
medications, preparing meals, fixing things around the house, lawn
care,
Give this one a go later!
, - Cloudiness in the pupil is a sign of
________________ IADLs (instrumental activities of
daily living)
other symptoms?
Barriers to managi ng pain
Condition associated with
neuropathic pain (5)
healthcare professional barriers?
Don't know?
3 of 107
Definition
Confusion, irregular pulse, halo
Give this one a go later!
Symptoms of digoxin toxicity: S/S of open angle glaucoma
K+ level is higher or lower in elderly?
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause?
Why?
Don't know?
, 4 of 107
Term
Non-Pharmacological Interventions for pain
Give this one a go later!
- steroids
- macular d e g eneration (cataracts,
- anxiolytics
glaucoma, retinopathy)
- hypnotics
- antidepressants
it is irreversible
- anticonvulsants
- heat or cold,
distractions,
music,
- Apical pulse, hold if less that 60
meditation, acupuncture,
bpm. Given for AFib
TENS unit,
touch,
massage
Don't know?
