NURS 1871 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025 REAL EXAM 220+ COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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A registered nurse is evaluating the statements of the student nurse regarding reproductive
changes that occur in both sexes due to aging. Which statement made by the student nurse
indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "The desire to have sex decreases with aging."
B. "Vaginal irritation causes pain during sexual activity."
C. "Lack of lubrication of vaginal mucosa causes irritation."
D. "Production of sperm in men decreases during the third decade of life." - (CORRECT
ANSWER)D. "Production of sperm in men decreases during the third decade of life."
When a patient experiences kyphosis, which should the nurse recognize as a future risk?
A. Decreased bone density in the vertebrae and hips
B. Increased risk for pathological stress fractures in the hips
C. Changes in the configuration of the spine that affect the lungs and thorax
D. Calcification of the bony tissues of the long bones such as in the legs and arm - (CORRECT
ANSWER)C. Changes in the configuration of the spine that affect the lungs and thorax
Which body system is involved in presbycusis?
A. Ears
B. Eyes
C. Taste
D. Touch - (CORRECT ANSWER)A. Ears
,The caregiver of an older adult patient reports, "My father, in spite of turning up the volume on
the radio and television, complains that he is unable to hear." Which condition should the nurse
suspect in the patient?
A. Kyphosis
B. Keratoses
C. Presbyopia
D. Presbycusis - (CORRECT ANSWER)D. Presbycusis
An older patient is diagnosed with dorsal kyphosis. What is a contributing factor for developing
this disorder?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Impacted cerumen
C. Subdural hematomas
D. Calcification of costal cartilage - (CORRECT ANSWER)A. Osteoporosis
While assessing the health of four patients, the nurse discovers one of the patient's findings to be
age-related. Which patient supports the nurse's conclusion?
A. Patient A has white sclera.
B. Patient B has yellowing of the lens.
C. Patient C has a decreased sensitivity to glare.
D. Patient D has dilation of pupil in the presence of light. - (CORRECT ANSWER)B. Patient B
has yellowing of the lens
After interacting with an older adult patient, the nurse suspects that the patient has presbyopia.
Which action of the patient supports the nurse's suspicion?
A. Repeating words
B. Sipping water occasionally
C. Asking others to speak loud
,D. Picking a blue shirt assuming it as black - (CORRECT ANSWER)D. Picking a blue shirt
assuming it as black
A nurse who is caring for an older adult patient observes that the patient lacks confidence and is
unwilling to take medications. Which statement by the nurse would promote positive perception
in the patient?
A. "You need to take your medication on time."
B. "You should accept that aging is a universal truth."
C. "You should try talking with people in your same age group."
D. "You should try to be happy and spend some time talking with your friends." - (CORRECT
ANSWER)D. "You should try to be happy and spend some time talking with your friends."
Which body system is affected in presbyopia?
A. Ears
B. Eyes
C. Smell
D. Taste - (CORRECT ANSWER)B. Eyes
The nurse is teaching a group of older adults. Which principles are helpful in promoting learning
in older adults? Select all that apply.
A. Sit to the side rather than directly facing the patient
B. Ask for feedback from the patient
C. Present one idea or concept at a time
D. Speak fast and in a loud voice
E. Use audio and visual cues while teaching - (CORRECT ANSWER)B, C E
The nurse has conducted an assessment of a new patient who has come to the medical clinic. The
82-year-old patient has had osteoarthritis for 10 years and diabetes mellitus for 20 years. The
patient is alert but becomes easily distracted during the nursing history. The patient recently
, moved to a new apartment, and the patient's pet beagle died just 2 months ago. Which is this
patient most likely experiencing?
A. Dementia
B. Depression
C. Delirium
D. Disengagement - (CORRECT ANSWER)B. Depression
Which condition can be inferred in a patient who complains of involuntary release of urine while
laughing, sneezing, and coughing?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Stress incontinence
C. Prostate hypertrophy
D. Urinary tract infection - (CORRECT ANSWER)B. Stress incontinence
Which statement about the older adult is true?
A. Most older adults are financially poor
B. Most older adults are mentally unstable
C. Most older adults are tolerant towards others
D. Most older adults are worthless after they leave the workforce - (CORRECT ANSWER)C.
Most older adults are tolerant toward others
An older adult patient complains of knee pain when attempting to do usual activities. Which type
of health care setting is most appropriate for this patient?
A. Home care
B. Acute care
C. Skilled nursing care
D. Ambulatory care - (CORRECT ANSWER)D. Ambulatory care
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!| LATEST
VERSIONS
A registered nurse is evaluating the statements of the student nurse regarding reproductive
changes that occur in both sexes due to aging. Which statement made by the student nurse
indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "The desire to have sex decreases with aging."
B. "Vaginal irritation causes pain during sexual activity."
C. "Lack of lubrication of vaginal mucosa causes irritation."
D. "Production of sperm in men decreases during the third decade of life." - (CORRECT
ANSWER)D. "Production of sperm in men decreases during the third decade of life."
When a patient experiences kyphosis, which should the nurse recognize as a future risk?
A. Decreased bone density in the vertebrae and hips
B. Increased risk for pathological stress fractures in the hips
C. Changes in the configuration of the spine that affect the lungs and thorax
D. Calcification of the bony tissues of the long bones such as in the legs and arm - (CORRECT
ANSWER)C. Changes in the configuration of the spine that affect the lungs and thorax
Which body system is involved in presbycusis?
A. Ears
B. Eyes
C. Taste
D. Touch - (CORRECT ANSWER)A. Ears
,The caregiver of an older adult patient reports, "My father, in spite of turning up the volume on
the radio and television, complains that he is unable to hear." Which condition should the nurse
suspect in the patient?
A. Kyphosis
B. Keratoses
C. Presbyopia
D. Presbycusis - (CORRECT ANSWER)D. Presbycusis
An older patient is diagnosed with dorsal kyphosis. What is a contributing factor for developing
this disorder?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Impacted cerumen
C. Subdural hematomas
D. Calcification of costal cartilage - (CORRECT ANSWER)A. Osteoporosis
While assessing the health of four patients, the nurse discovers one of the patient's findings to be
age-related. Which patient supports the nurse's conclusion?
A. Patient A has white sclera.
B. Patient B has yellowing of the lens.
C. Patient C has a decreased sensitivity to glare.
D. Patient D has dilation of pupil in the presence of light. - (CORRECT ANSWER)B. Patient B
has yellowing of the lens
After interacting with an older adult patient, the nurse suspects that the patient has presbyopia.
Which action of the patient supports the nurse's suspicion?
A. Repeating words
B. Sipping water occasionally
C. Asking others to speak loud
,D. Picking a blue shirt assuming it as black - (CORRECT ANSWER)D. Picking a blue shirt
assuming it as black
A nurse who is caring for an older adult patient observes that the patient lacks confidence and is
unwilling to take medications. Which statement by the nurse would promote positive perception
in the patient?
A. "You need to take your medication on time."
B. "You should accept that aging is a universal truth."
C. "You should try talking with people in your same age group."
D. "You should try to be happy and spend some time talking with your friends." - (CORRECT
ANSWER)D. "You should try to be happy and spend some time talking with your friends."
Which body system is affected in presbyopia?
A. Ears
B. Eyes
C. Smell
D. Taste - (CORRECT ANSWER)B. Eyes
The nurse is teaching a group of older adults. Which principles are helpful in promoting learning
in older adults? Select all that apply.
A. Sit to the side rather than directly facing the patient
B. Ask for feedback from the patient
C. Present one idea or concept at a time
D. Speak fast and in a loud voice
E. Use audio and visual cues while teaching - (CORRECT ANSWER)B, C E
The nurse has conducted an assessment of a new patient who has come to the medical clinic. The
82-year-old patient has had osteoarthritis for 10 years and diabetes mellitus for 20 years. The
patient is alert but becomes easily distracted during the nursing history. The patient recently
, moved to a new apartment, and the patient's pet beagle died just 2 months ago. Which is this
patient most likely experiencing?
A. Dementia
B. Depression
C. Delirium
D. Disengagement - (CORRECT ANSWER)B. Depression
Which condition can be inferred in a patient who complains of involuntary release of urine while
laughing, sneezing, and coughing?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Stress incontinence
C. Prostate hypertrophy
D. Urinary tract infection - (CORRECT ANSWER)B. Stress incontinence
Which statement about the older adult is true?
A. Most older adults are financially poor
B. Most older adults are mentally unstable
C. Most older adults are tolerant towards others
D. Most older adults are worthless after they leave the workforce - (CORRECT ANSWER)C.
Most older adults are tolerant toward others
An older adult patient complains of knee pain when attempting to do usual activities. Which type
of health care setting is most appropriate for this patient?
A. Home care
B. Acute care
C. Skilled nursing care
D. Ambulatory care - (CORRECT ANSWER)D. Ambulatory care
