Gerontology Hesi Rn Exit Test Bank Latest Update 2023| Questions And Correct Answers|Agrade
1.Which statement is true about rehab and restorative care for older adults? a. The purpose is to regain specific abilities lost because of a condition. b. Rehabilitation consists primarily of regular physical therapy sessions. c. A person can learn skills and gain abilities that enable functioning. d. The patient's capabilities are recognized at the time of admission. 2. An older adult is in the hospital because of heart failure and has become incontinent of urine. Which evidence-based resource should the nurse use to guide continence care for this patient? a. Nursing Standard Practice Protocol b. The Borun Center training modules c. Toolkit from the American Geriatrics Society d. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 3. The nurse understands that stress incontinence occurs: a. With a urinary tract infection (UTI) b. Because of emotional strain c. As a result of increased intra-abdominal pressure d. With a specific amount of urine in the bladder 4. A large residual urine volume characterizes what type of incontinence? a. Urge c. Overflow b. Stress d. Functional 5. Which action should be included in all bladder-retraining programs? a. Toileting at bedtime b. Using adult incontinence pads c. Toileting every hourd. Providing 1000 ml of fluids daily 6. The nurse assesses a male resident in a nursing home for urinary incontinence and determines that he is unaware of the problem. Which recommendation should the nurse implement? a. Limit oral fluid intake. b. Provide regular toileting. c. Apply absorbent undergarment d. Encourage frequent rest periods. 7. The nurse wants to begin helping a resident who is overweight and has urinary incontinence with healthy bladder behavior skills. Which intervention should the nurse implement? a. Begin a low-calorie diet for weight management. b. Schedule voiding at 2- to 4-hour intervals. c. Instruct the resident to practice abdominal exercises. d. Reduce the time between an urge to void and voiding. 8. What is the most important aspect of care for the nurse to maintain when assisting an older patient with urinary incontinence? a. Availability of protective rubber garments b. Using indwelling urinary catheters c. Using smooth muscle relaxants d. Maintaining an attitude that is respectful and positive about resolving the problem 9. An older woman tells the nurse practitioner that she fears her family will place her in a nursing home because she developed stress incontinence. Which recommendation should the nurse implement? a. Tell her to eliminate the use of caffeinated beverages. b. Coordinate a family conference with the older adult. c. Recommend exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor. d. Schedule voiding for every 2 hours around the clock.10. The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently had
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