ADH 2 Topic 2:
Gerontological Nursing
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Practice Questions
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, The charge nurse on a gerontological unit must Nurses are discussing a client's intake and output results in the hallway.
intervene when making which observation?
The nurse would expect which older client to exhibit Client teaching his neighbor how to properly change a wound dressing
adequate self-care knowledge?
When implementing a plan of care addressing -Guide the selection of a diet high in roughage and fluids.
constipation for an older adult, what nursing actions are -Assist with exercises to promote peristalsis.
required when partially assisting the client rather than
acting for the client? (Select all that apply.)
What type of holistic nursing intervention is the nurse Strengthening self-care capacity
demonstrating when teaching simple exercises to
prevent complications for the client who is not
tolerating movement and activity?
A gerontological nurse has not taken care of herself Not voiding
during a 12-hour shift. She has not taken time to pray as
she usually does before work, has not voided,
participated in gossip, and allowed a co-worker's
negative attitude to affect her mood. Which lack of self-
care activity is priority?
An older gerontological nurse is contemplating Journaling
retirement. Which self-care method is most effective to
allow this nurse to reflect on her career?
An older adult has left-sided weakness following a Assess mobility limitations.
stroke. How should the gerontological nurse initially
promote optimal health and wellness?
The nurse wants to spend more time on developing "I will only work one overtime shift per month."
relationships. Which statement should the nurse use
when explaining this intention to the manager at work?
The nurse plans an educational session for family strategize ways to engage the learners in the program
caregivers. What should the nurse consider when
planning this program?
The nurse schedules a 3-day weekend to go to a comfortable clothes
mountain resort. What should the nurse take when
packing for the weekend?
Gerontological Nursing
(PrepU) | Study Guide &
Practice Questions
|Guaranteed success|
, The charge nurse on a gerontological unit must Nurses are discussing a client's intake and output results in the hallway.
intervene when making which observation?
The nurse would expect which older client to exhibit Client teaching his neighbor how to properly change a wound dressing
adequate self-care knowledge?
When implementing a plan of care addressing -Guide the selection of a diet high in roughage and fluids.
constipation for an older adult, what nursing actions are -Assist with exercises to promote peristalsis.
required when partially assisting the client rather than
acting for the client? (Select all that apply.)
What type of holistic nursing intervention is the nurse Strengthening self-care capacity
demonstrating when teaching simple exercises to
prevent complications for the client who is not
tolerating movement and activity?
A gerontological nurse has not taken care of herself Not voiding
during a 12-hour shift. She has not taken time to pray as
she usually does before work, has not voided,
participated in gossip, and allowed a co-worker's
negative attitude to affect her mood. Which lack of self-
care activity is priority?
An older gerontological nurse is contemplating Journaling
retirement. Which self-care method is most effective to
allow this nurse to reflect on her career?
An older adult has left-sided weakness following a Assess mobility limitations.
stroke. How should the gerontological nurse initially
promote optimal health and wellness?
The nurse wants to spend more time on developing "I will only work one overtime shift per month."
relationships. Which statement should the nurse use
when explaining this intention to the manager at work?
The nurse plans an educational session for family strategize ways to engage the learners in the program
caregivers. What should the nurse consider when
planning this program?
The nurse schedules a 3-day weekend to go to a comfortable clothes
mountain resort. What should the nurse take when
packing for the weekend?
