NU 623 QUIZ 1 ADULT HEALTH
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What type of incontinence occurs when a patient has an intense
urge to urinate but cannot make it to the bathroom in time? Answer:
Urge incontinence.
◉ Which type of incontinence is caused by physical limitations
preventing the patient from reaching the toilet? Answer: Functional
incontinence.
◉ What type of incontinence occurs due to increased abdominal
pressure (e.g., sneezing, laughing)? Answer: Stress incontinence.
◉ What is ageism? Answer: Prejudice or discrimination against
older adults.
◉ Which cardiovascular change is commonly seen in older adults?
Answer: Increased risk of heart failure due to decreased cardiac
output.
, ◉ What is a common neurological change with aging? Answer:
Decreased number of brain cells and slower reflexes.
◉ Which safety risk is most concerning for older adults at home?
Answer: Falls
◉ A nurse is caring for an older adult patient with orthostatic
hypotension. What is the best nursing intervention? Answer: Advise
the patient to change positions slowly when standing up.
◉ A patient with Parkinson's disease has akinesia. What is the
priority nursing intervention? Answer: Assist with mobility to
prevent falls.
◉ A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient with
dysphagia. What dietary modification should be included? Answer:
Thickened liquids and soft foods to prevent aspiration.
◉ A newly admitted patient is confused and attempting to climb out
of bed. What is the nurse's priority action? Answer: Place the bed in
the lowest position and use fall precautions.
◉ A nurse sets a goal that states, "The patient will walk 50 feet with
assistance by the end of the shift." Which step of the nursing process
is this? Answer: Planning
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What type of incontinence occurs when a patient has an intense
urge to urinate but cannot make it to the bathroom in time? Answer:
Urge incontinence.
◉ Which type of incontinence is caused by physical limitations
preventing the patient from reaching the toilet? Answer: Functional
incontinence.
◉ What type of incontinence occurs due to increased abdominal
pressure (e.g., sneezing, laughing)? Answer: Stress incontinence.
◉ What is ageism? Answer: Prejudice or discrimination against
older adults.
◉ Which cardiovascular change is commonly seen in older adults?
Answer: Increased risk of heart failure due to decreased cardiac
output.
, ◉ What is a common neurological change with aging? Answer:
Decreased number of brain cells and slower reflexes.
◉ Which safety risk is most concerning for older adults at home?
Answer: Falls
◉ A nurse is caring for an older adult patient with orthostatic
hypotension. What is the best nursing intervention? Answer: Advise
the patient to change positions slowly when standing up.
◉ A patient with Parkinson's disease has akinesia. What is the
priority nursing intervention? Answer: Assist with mobility to
prevent falls.
◉ A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient with
dysphagia. What dietary modification should be included? Answer:
Thickened liquids and soft foods to prevent aspiration.
◉ A newly admitted patient is confused and attempting to climb out
of bed. What is the nurse's priority action? Answer: Place the bed in
the lowest position and use fall precautions.
◉ A nurse sets a goal that states, "The patient will walk 50 feet with
assistance by the end of the shift." Which step of the nursing process
is this? Answer: Planning
