Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition Full Exam Complete Questions with Solutions Updated 2025/2026 Already Graded

Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition Full Exam Complete Questions with Solutions Updated 2025/2026 Already Graded Folic acid deficiency anemia - ANSWER Anemia caused by poor nutrients, chronic alcohol abuse or malabsorption syndromes such as chrons disease Hiatal hernia - ANSWER Protrusion of the stomach into the thoracic cavity through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm GERD - ANSWER Major problem that can occur with hiatal hernias. Use of antacids, histamine anatagonist, proton pump inhibitors and dietary modifications. Fatty foods, carbonated drinks, alcohol,, caffeine should all be avoided. Eat smaller and more frequent meals. Restrict fluids and food after normal evening meal. In severe cases head of bed may need to be elevated - ANSWER Tx for GERD Young adult: 10-15 Older adult: 10-20 - ANSWER Normal levels of BUN (blood urea nitrogen) Urinary incontinence - ANSWER involuntary loss of urine Chronic renal failure - ANSWER Elevated levels of BUN & creatinine can reveal that a patient has Muscle weakness, edema, nausea, vomiting, itching and dry skin - ANSWER Symptoms of chronic renal failure Brain and spinal cord - ANSWER Central nervous system consists of Medulla oblongta - ANSWER Extends from the spinal cord to the pons. Controls many vital functions Pons - ANSWER Works with the medulla oblongta to regulate breathing rhythm Cerbellum - ANSWER Works to coordinate body movement at an unconscious level Midbrain - ANSWER Integrates visual and auditory reflexes and helps maintain balance and equilibrium Hypothalamus - ANSWER Regulates body temp, controls food intake, and is involved with visceral responses Cerebrum - ANSWER Functions contralaterally Parkinson's disease - ANSWER A progressive, degenerative disorder of the CNS. Aka paralysis agitans Dementia - ANSWER Characterized by personality changes, confusion, disorientation, impaired control of memory, judgement and impulses Vascular dementia - ANSWER Second most common type of dementia that results form hemorrhage or ischemic brain lesions Dementia with lewy bodies - ANSWER Caused by microscopic protein clumps in the brain that cause damage to nerve cells Parkinson's dementia - ANSWER This occurs with the progression of Parkinson's disease caused by clumps in the substantia Nigra of the brain. Mixed dementia - ANSWER Occur when more than one type of dementia is present Alzheimer's - ANSWER Most common form of dementia & is typically seen in older adults over 65. Aricept, exelon, razadyne - ANSWER Currently older adults are suffering from Alzheimer's are being treated with several classifications of drugs. These drugs include: Transient ischemic attack - ANSWER Breif episodes of cerebrovascular insufficiency that are usually the result of cerebral blood vessel obstructions Stroke aka CVA: cerebrovascular accident - ANSWER Disturbance of the blood supply to the brain. Related to hardening or thickening of the BV, hypertension, diabetes, or a combination of these Ischemic stroke - ANSWER Lack of blood and oxygen flow caused by blood clot. This compromises 87% of all strokes Hemorrhagic stroke - ANSWER Weakened vessels or aneurysms that rupture out of no where or as a result of hypertension Hyperopia/presbyopia - ANSWER Literally meaning aging eye Blepharitis - ANSWER Inflammation of the eye lid. This is one of the most common disorders of the eye. Diplopia - ANSWER Double vision Glaucoma - ANSWER Increased fluid pressure within the eye that may result in damage to the retina. Presbycusis - ANSWER Alteration in hearing capacity related to agin. This affects an estimated 13% of older adults. This is when the older person loses the ability to hear high frequency tones Tinnitus - ANSWER Ringing in the ears Deafness - ANSWER Inability to hear sounds fully. Can be temporary or permanent. Can affect just one ear or both Meniere disease - ANSWER Chronic disorder of the inner ear. Can experience severe vertigo. May report nausea, tinnitus, hearing loss and a sensation of pressure in the ear Anti diuretic hormone - ANSWER Posterior pituitary secretes Growth hormone - ANSWER The anterior pituitary secretes Thyroxin & calcitonin - ANSWER Thyroid gland secretes B cells that produce insulin - ANSWER Pancreas secretes Epinephrine - ANSWER Adrenal medulla secretes Mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids and small amounts of sex hormone - ANSWER Adrenal cortex secretes Estrogen and progesterone - ANSWER Ovaries secrete Testosterone - ANSWER Testes secrete Type 1 diabetes - ANSWER Absolute lack of insulin production. Symptoms of excessive thirst, hunger, and urination. Requires continuous monitoring and medical supervision. Tx involves insulin therapy, exercise, good diet, stress management Type 2 diabetes - ANSWER Most commonly seen in older adults. Accounts for 85-90% of everyone with this disease. It is usually not diagnosed until yearly exam for medical attention for visual disturbances, delayed wound healing, or vag or yeast infections. Classic signs of hypoglycemia - ANSWER Headache, nausea, weakness, tremors, irrabilty, tachycardia, sweating and hunger 40-60 - ANSWER Treat with milk and crackers 20-40 - ANSWER Treat with honey, juice or sugar A nurse educator is teaching a nurse about research utilization. Which statement by the nurse indicates understanding? - ANSWER "Research utilization is the process of integrating the findings of completed studies into practice." The nurse understands the process of research utilization when the nurse does not complete which of the following steps? - ANSWER Guessing the extent of care needed What does research utilization on an inpatient unit require? - ANSWER The implementation should be consistent with the nursing framework in the practice context. Which statement by the nursing professor shows understanding of the major function of the National Institute of Nursing Research? - ANSWER "Serves as a major source of federal grants to fund nursing research" What is the correct sequence of activities in the research utilization process? - ANSWER Identification of practice problem, evaluation of related published research, planning, implementation, evaluation