ATI Learning System 3.0
A nurse is monitoring the blood pressure of an older adult client . Which of the following age - related
changes can contribute to an increase in systolic blood pressure among older adults ? - Decreased
elasticity of the blood vessels
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of unit nurses about cardiac function in older adult clients .
Which of the following changes in cardiac function should the nurse include in the teaching as a result of
the normal aging process ? - Decreased rate of blood filling the left ventricle
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client about cardiovascular changes that develop with
aging Which of the following findings should the nume expect ? - Thickening of blood vessel walls
A nurse at an assisted living center is conducting an orientation session for a group of newly hired
assistive personnel ( AP ) . Which of the following instructions should the nurse include regarding clients
who are hearing impaired ? - Maintain eye contact with the clients
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has aspiration pneumonia . Which of the following
changes that might develop with aging contributes to the development of aspiration pneumonia ? -
Diminished cough reflex
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has gout and refuses to eat . The client's provider has
approved the family to bring food from home . Which of the following foods should the client avoid ? -
Lentil soup
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who lives alone . Although the client is able to
answer all questions appropriately , the nurse notes that the client has a decreased attention span ,
expresses feelings of overwhelming sadness , and has a low energy level . This client is exhibiting
manifestations of which of the following disorders ? - Depression
A nurse is reviewing the records of a group of older adult clients . Which of the following findings should
the nurse identify as an unexpected manifestation of the aging process ? - Obesity
, A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is on bed rest . Which of the following foods should the
nurse plan to include on the client's breakfast tray to prevent constipation ? - Stewed prunes
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is postmenopausal and has osteoporosis . The
client has a new prescription for alendronate sodium . Which of the following findings in the client's
history is a contraindication to this medication ? - Esophageal stricture
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of older adult clients about dietary needs . Which of the
following dietary recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching ? - " You should consume
1,200 milligrams of calcium daily . "
An older adult client tells a nurse at a health fair , " I am always forgetting things . I can't even remember
where I parked my car ! Do you think I have Alzheimer's disease ? Which of the following is a therapeutic
response by the nurse ? - " That must be upsetting . Can you tell me about your forgetfulness ? "
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client . Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider ? - Decreased spinal column movement
A nurse is transferring an older adult client who has right - sided weakness from the bed to a
wheelchair . Which of the following actions should the nurse take to provide a safe transfer ? - Maintain
a straight back and bend at the knees ,
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has right - sided heart failure . Which of the
following findings is the nurse's priority to report ? - Weight increase of 0.91 kg ( 2 lb ) in 24 hours
A nurse is reviewing exercise safety with a group of older adult clients . Which of the following pieces of
information should the nurse include ? - Drink water prior to , during , and after each exercise session . "
A nurse is monitoring the blood pressure of an older adult client . Which of the following age - related
changes can contribute to an increase in systolic blood pressure among older adults ? - Decreased
elasticity of the blood vessels
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of unit nurses about cardiac function in older adult clients .
Which of the following changes in cardiac function should the nurse include in the teaching as a result of
the normal aging process ? - Decreased rate of blood filling the left ventricle
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client about cardiovascular changes that develop with
aging Which of the following findings should the nume expect ? - Thickening of blood vessel walls
A nurse at an assisted living center is conducting an orientation session for a group of newly hired
assistive personnel ( AP ) . Which of the following instructions should the nurse include regarding clients
who are hearing impaired ? - Maintain eye contact with the clients
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has aspiration pneumonia . Which of the following
changes that might develop with aging contributes to the development of aspiration pneumonia ? -
Diminished cough reflex
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has gout and refuses to eat . The client's provider has
approved the family to bring food from home . Which of the following foods should the client avoid ? -
Lentil soup
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who lives alone . Although the client is able to
answer all questions appropriately , the nurse notes that the client has a decreased attention span ,
expresses feelings of overwhelming sadness , and has a low energy level . This client is exhibiting
manifestations of which of the following disorders ? - Depression
A nurse is reviewing the records of a group of older adult clients . Which of the following findings should
the nurse identify as an unexpected manifestation of the aging process ? - Obesity
, A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is on bed rest . Which of the following foods should the
nurse plan to include on the client's breakfast tray to prevent constipation ? - Stewed prunes
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is postmenopausal and has osteoporosis . The
client has a new prescription for alendronate sodium . Which of the following findings in the client's
history is a contraindication to this medication ? - Esophageal stricture
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of older adult clients about dietary needs . Which of the
following dietary recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching ? - " You should consume
1,200 milligrams of calcium daily . "
An older adult client tells a nurse at a health fair , " I am always forgetting things . I can't even remember
where I parked my car ! Do you think I have Alzheimer's disease ? Which of the following is a therapeutic
response by the nurse ? - " That must be upsetting . Can you tell me about your forgetfulness ? "
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client . Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider ? - Decreased spinal column movement
A nurse is transferring an older adult client who has right - sided weakness from the bed to a
wheelchair . Which of the following actions should the nurse take to provide a safe transfer ? - Maintain
a straight back and bend at the knees ,
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has right - sided heart failure . Which of the
following findings is the nurse's priority to report ? - Weight increase of 0.91 kg ( 2 lb ) in 24 hours
A nurse is reviewing exercise safety with a group of older adult clients . Which of the following pieces of
information should the nurse include ? - Drink water prior to , during , and after each exercise session . "
