Geriatrics NCLEX Questions and Answers Already Passed

Geriatrics NCLEX Questions and Answers Already Passed Which statement is true regarding falls in the elderly? A. Most falls occur in the garage. B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities. C. Fall risk decreases with addition of medications. D. Sedatives reduce the risk of falls. B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities. Appropriate nursing care for a patient with urinary incontinence is to: A. insert an indwelling Foley catheter. B. order oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan). C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating. D. recommend herbal approaches to reduce incontinence. C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating. A nursing intervention for a patient with constipation is to: A. avoid the urge to defecate. B. limit fluid intake. C. give prune juice with a noncarbonated drink. D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads. D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads A patient with dysphagia is: A. fed only for pleasure. B. at low risk for nutritional deficits. C. at higher risk for pneumonia. D. able to drink thin liquids. C. at a higher risk for pneumonia Age-related eye changes may include: A. increased visual accommodation. B. macular degeneration. C. non-preventable blindness as a result of glaucoma. D. decreased ability of pupil to respond to light changes. B. macular degeneration Nurses' knowledge of sexuality in the older adult population should include: A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity. B. Sexual response time is unchanged. C. Ability to achieve orgasm declines. D. Dryness of the vaginal walls is associated with pelvic inflammatory disease. A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity. What is the initial nursing intervention in preventing polypharmacy? A. Obtain a thorough medication history. B. Discontinue all herbal preparations. C. Refer the patient to a geriatric practitioner. D. Consult a pharmacist to review all medications. A. Obtain a thorough medication histor What should the nurse include in the teaching plan for self-medication practices of older adults? A. Eliminate unnecessary medications. B. Substitute herbal preparations for certain prescribed medications. C. Develop a drug reminder system and schedule.