Care of the Older Adult Pre-Assessment
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"I feel I have not achieved anything noteworthy in my life. What can I do to give my life
more meaning?" - ✔Which patient statement is indicative of a midlife crisis?
The patient may understate pain levels because of a belief that the illness is God's plan. -
✔A spiritual African American elder has terminal HIV.
Based on knowledge of spiritual beliefs common in African American communities, why might
this patient require careful assessment and monitoring for pain?
The Katz index - ✔Which assessment tool can be used to determine activities of daily
living (ADL) independence in older adults?
Environmental barriers - ✔Functional incontinence refers to problems from factors external
to the lower urinary tract.
Which is the least likely item to contribute to incontinence?
Every 10 years - ✔How often is tetanus vaccination recommended for older adults?
, Adequate consumption of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables - ✔Which nonpharmacologic
interventions should nurses counsel patients on when they complain of occasional
heartburn, constipation, and low energy?
Comprehensive assessment - ✔Which factor best describes the cornerstone of
an individualized plan of care for an older adult?
Risk reduction assessments - ✔What is the most important discussion of the
interdisciplinary team at regularly scheduled meetings?
Falls risk - ✔When calculating BMI, the nurse notes an older adult's score is 30.
What does this score indicate?
They bring better quality services for clients. - ✔Which statement is true regarding the use
of interdisciplinary teams?
So the health provider can reduce potential polypharmacy in the older adult. - ✔What is the
primary reason for having the older adult bring all medications with every office visit,
including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements?
Benzodiazepines - ✔Which medications should the nurse cautiously review from the
Beer's List of medications when documenting the patient's drug profile?
Cognitive impairment - ✔What should be the nurse's primary consideration while allowing
for patient autonomy and reducing risk when dealing with end of life care?
Risk of falls exists when restraints are used. - ✔Which statement from a nurse would
indicate good judgment when considering common myths regarding physical restraint use?
Exam with Questions & Correct Verified
Answers
"I feel I have not achieved anything noteworthy in my life. What can I do to give my life
more meaning?" - ✔Which patient statement is indicative of a midlife crisis?
The patient may understate pain levels because of a belief that the illness is God's plan. -
✔A spiritual African American elder has terminal HIV.
Based on knowledge of spiritual beliefs common in African American communities, why might
this patient require careful assessment and monitoring for pain?
The Katz index - ✔Which assessment tool can be used to determine activities of daily
living (ADL) independence in older adults?
Environmental barriers - ✔Functional incontinence refers to problems from factors external
to the lower urinary tract.
Which is the least likely item to contribute to incontinence?
Every 10 years - ✔How often is tetanus vaccination recommended for older adults?
, Adequate consumption of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables - ✔Which nonpharmacologic
interventions should nurses counsel patients on when they complain of occasional
heartburn, constipation, and low energy?
Comprehensive assessment - ✔Which factor best describes the cornerstone of
an individualized plan of care for an older adult?
Risk reduction assessments - ✔What is the most important discussion of the
interdisciplinary team at regularly scheduled meetings?
Falls risk - ✔When calculating BMI, the nurse notes an older adult's score is 30.
What does this score indicate?
They bring better quality services for clients. - ✔Which statement is true regarding the use
of interdisciplinary teams?
So the health provider can reduce potential polypharmacy in the older adult. - ✔What is the
primary reason for having the older adult bring all medications with every office visit,
including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements?
Benzodiazepines - ✔Which medications should the nurse cautiously review from the
Beer's List of medications when documenting the patient's drug profile?
Cognitive impairment - ✔What should be the nurse's primary consideration while allowing
for patient autonomy and reducing risk when dealing with end of life care?
Risk of falls exists when restraints are used. - ✔Which statement from a nurse would
indicate good judgment when considering common myths regarding physical restraint use?
