NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS
EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS
EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
TEST 2026/2027
1 of 88
Term
An older adult reports persistent dry eyes causing increased
discomfort. What would be the nurse's best recommendation?
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Use artificial tears. Wear sunglasses always.
Wear sunglasses at all times. Wear eye shields always.
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2 of 88
Term
,During a fall-prevention session for older adults, which participant
statement demonstrates effective learning?
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"i always take my blood pressure "i don't need to worry about my vision
medication right before i get up." because i wear bifocals."
"Both prescription and over-
"i prefer to wear loose-fitting slippers
the-counter drugs may increase
to make walking easier."
my risk of falling."
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3 of 88
Term
Is the following statement true or false?
Selection of antihypertensive medications in the older adult population
is based on the consideration of potential adverse effects and is
related to various types of functional impairment that exist in this
population
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After breakfast sternum
, Blue and violet colors true
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4 of 88
Term
Is the following statement true or false?
"Elderspeak" describes speech that is modified when addressing older
adults and is also called "baby talk"
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Glaucoma Dementia with Lewy bodies
true sternum
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5 of 88
Term
A nurse in the acute care hospital is monitoring an older adult client
admitted with hypothermia. Which assessment finding requires
immediate report to the provider?
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respiratory rate of 16 breaths per
skin temperature of 97.0°f
minute
urine output of 15 ml per hour heart rate of 58 beats per minute
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6 of 88
Term
When is the risk of developing hypothermia not increased?
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Hypotension Peripheral vasodilation
Exposure to noise Peripheral vasoconstriction
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7 of 88
Term
EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS
EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
TEST 2026/2027
1 of 88
Term
An older adult reports persistent dry eyes causing increased
discomfort. What would be the nurse's best recommendation?
Give this one a go later!
Use artificial tears. Wear sunglasses always.
Wear sunglasses at all times. Wear eye shields always.
Don't know?
2 of 88
Term
,During a fall-prevention session for older adults, which participant
statement demonstrates effective learning?
Give this one a go later!
"i always take my blood pressure "i don't need to worry about my vision
medication right before i get up." because i wear bifocals."
"Both prescription and over-
"i prefer to wear loose-fitting slippers
the-counter drugs may increase
to make walking easier."
my risk of falling."
Don't know?
3 of 88
Term
Is the following statement true or false?
Selection of antihypertensive medications in the older adult population
is based on the consideration of potential adverse effects and is
related to various types of functional impairment that exist in this
population
Give this one a go later!
After breakfast sternum
, Blue and violet colors true
Don't know?
4 of 88
Term
Is the following statement true or false?
"Elderspeak" describes speech that is modified when addressing older
adults and is also called "baby talk"
Give this one a go later!
Glaucoma Dementia with Lewy bodies
true sternum
Don't know?
5 of 88
Term
A nurse in the acute care hospital is monitoring an older adult client
admitted with hypothermia. Which assessment finding requires
immediate report to the provider?
, Give this one a go later!
respiratory rate of 16 breaths per
skin temperature of 97.0°f
minute
urine output of 15 ml per hour heart rate of 58 beats per minute
Don't know?
6 of 88
Term
When is the risk of developing hypothermia not increased?
Give this one a go later!
Hypotension Peripheral vasodilation
Exposure to noise Peripheral vasoconstriction
Don't know?
7 of 88
Term
