NURS 388 Midterm #2 Questions with
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A nurse who provides care in a LTC facility has completed the admission of an 84-
year-old man who has just moved from an assisted living facility. The nurse would
document a deficit in the resident's ADLs in light of what assessment finding?
A. The man experiences pain as a result of rheumatoid arthritis
B. The man is able to wash himself but requires assistance entering and leaving
the bathtub
C. The man is able to ambulate with a wheeled walker for 20 meters but then
requires a rest break
D. The man is unable to explain the rationale for each of the medications that he
receives - correct answer ✔✔B
The student nurse is assessing her client, an older adult. for risk of falls. The
assessment should include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A. Falls are a leading cause of injury causing death
B. Medication use
, C. Visual acuity
D. Postural blood pressure - correct answer ✔✔B, C, D
(A is a statement, so can't be included)
Which of the following is true about cognitive impairment and abuse of the older
adult?
A. Older adults who live alone are usually willing to acknowledge their
impairments
B. Cognitively impaired older adults are usually able to meet minimum standards
of care
C. Older adults become more vulnerable to abuse because of cognitive
impairment
D. When thterm-26e older adult denies cognitive impairment, the risk for abuse
declines - correct answer ✔✔C
Interventions for the client who is disoriented are multiple, Which of the following
should the collaborative team use to reduce episodes of acute confusion? Select
all that apply.
100% complete solutions graded A+
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A nurse who provides care in a LTC facility has completed the admission of an 84-
year-old man who has just moved from an assisted living facility. The nurse would
document a deficit in the resident's ADLs in light of what assessment finding?
A. The man experiences pain as a result of rheumatoid arthritis
B. The man is able to wash himself but requires assistance entering and leaving
the bathtub
C. The man is able to ambulate with a wheeled walker for 20 meters but then
requires a rest break
D. The man is unable to explain the rationale for each of the medications that he
receives - correct answer ✔✔B
The student nurse is assessing her client, an older adult. for risk of falls. The
assessment should include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A. Falls are a leading cause of injury causing death
B. Medication use
, C. Visual acuity
D. Postural blood pressure - correct answer ✔✔B, C, D
(A is a statement, so can't be included)
Which of the following is true about cognitive impairment and abuse of the older
adult?
A. Older adults who live alone are usually willing to acknowledge their
impairments
B. Cognitively impaired older adults are usually able to meet minimum standards
of care
C. Older adults become more vulnerable to abuse because of cognitive
impairment
D. When thterm-26e older adult denies cognitive impairment, the risk for abuse
declines - correct answer ✔✔C
Interventions for the client who is disoriented are multiple, Which of the following
should the collaborative team use to reduce episodes of acute confusion? Select
all that apply.
