GERIATRICS NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH FULLY SOLVED AND UPDATED ANSWERS.

GERIATRICS NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH FULLY SOLVED AND
UPDATED ANSWERS.


1) Which statement is true regarding falls in the elderly?
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A. Most falls occur in the garage. t t t t t




B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-
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term care facilities. t t




C. Fall risk decreases with addition of medications.
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D. Sedatives reduce the risk of falls. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Hip fractures
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resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care
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facilities.



2) __________ is the intentional infliction of physical or emotional discomfort or the
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deprivation of basic needs necessary for comfort or survival. -- Correct Answer
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✔✔ Abuset




3) ________ is the use of multiple medications, often inappropriately and excessively,
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at the same time. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ polypharmacy
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4) Appropriate nursing care for a patient with urinary incontinence is to:
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A. insert an indwelling Foley catheter. t t t t




B. order oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan). t t t




C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating.
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D. recommend herbal approaches to reduce incontinence. -- Correct Answer t t t t t t t t t




✔✔ C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less
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irritating.

, 5) A nursing intervention for a patient with constipation is to:
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A. avoid the urge to defecate. t t t t




B. limit fluid intake. t t




C. give prune juice with a noncarbonated drink.
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D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ D. t t t t t t t t t t t




encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads t t t t t




6) A patient with dysphagia is:
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A. fed only for pleasure. t t t




B. at low risk for nutritional deficits.
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C. at higher risk for pneumonia.
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D. able to drink thin liquids. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C. at a higher risk for
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pneumonia

7) Age-related eye changes may include: t t t t




A. increased visual accommodation. t t




B. macular degeneration. t t




C. non-preventable blindness as a result of glaucoma. t t t t t t




D. decreased ability of pupil to respond to light changes. -- Correct Answer t t t t t t t t t t t t




✔✔ B. macular degeneration
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8) Nurses' knowledge of sexuality in the older adult population should include:
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A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity.
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B. Sexual response time is unchanged. t t t t




C. Ability to achieve orgasm declines. t t t t




D. Dryness of the vaginal walls is associated with pelvic inflammatory disease. --
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Correct Answer ✔✔ A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate
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in sexual activity.
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9) What is the initial nursing intervention in preventing polypharmacy?
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A. Obtain a thorough medication history. t t t t t




B. Discontinue all herbal preparations. t t t




C. Refer the patient to a geriatric practitioner. t t t t t t




D. Consult a pharmacist to review all medications. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ A.
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Obtain a thorough medication history t t t t