GERONTOLOGY AND AGING KEY
CONCEPTS AND FACTS ATI LEARNING
SYSTEM FLASH CARDS 2026 FINAL PAPER
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
⩥ For a patient that fell 3 days ago and presents with a fractured hip,
malnutrition, and dehydration, what lab value represents malnutrition?
Answer: Decreased albumin
⩥ An older patient with decreased energy level, insomnia, and anorexia
and normal lab values would be screened for: Answer: Depression
⩥ An older patient has had abdominal surgery following an obstruction.
What about pain management should the nurse consider when planning?
Answer: Older adults are sensitive to the effects of analgesic opiates
⩥ To promote reminiscence in older adults in a long-term care facility ...
Answer: Initiate a daily story-telling hour
⩥ When administering diphenhydramine hydrochloride, the action the
nurse should take is to ... Answer: Review the medical record for a
history of glaucoma
, ⩥ For a nurse that is developing age-appropriate standards of care for
older adults, which of Erikson's developmental tasks should the nurse
recommend as the focus? Answer: Integrity
⩥ A nurse is assessing an older adult who is homeless. What findings
should the nurse associate with co-morbidity? Answer: Dementia and
tuberculosis
⩥ A nurse is teaching an older adult who has osteoarthritis in right hip
and low lumbar vertebrae. Which statement by the patient indicates an
understanding ? Answer: To relieve pressure on my hip, I should use a
cane while ambulating
⩥ A nurse is giving D/C instructions to a older female patient who has
osteoporosis and a recent repair of the right hip. What instructions
should the nurse include? Answer: Take your calcium supplements with
a large glass of water
⩥ A nurse is caring for an older adult with new onset Type 2 DM. What
physiologic change contributes to development of Type 2 DM? Answer:
Decreased sensitivity to circulating insulin
⩥ A nurse is teaching a group of older female adults about post-
menopausal dietary requirements. Which statement about should the
CONCEPTS AND FACTS ATI LEARNING
SYSTEM FLASH CARDS 2026 FINAL PAPER
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
⩥ For a patient that fell 3 days ago and presents with a fractured hip,
malnutrition, and dehydration, what lab value represents malnutrition?
Answer: Decreased albumin
⩥ An older patient with decreased energy level, insomnia, and anorexia
and normal lab values would be screened for: Answer: Depression
⩥ An older patient has had abdominal surgery following an obstruction.
What about pain management should the nurse consider when planning?
Answer: Older adults are sensitive to the effects of analgesic opiates
⩥ To promote reminiscence in older adults in a long-term care facility ...
Answer: Initiate a daily story-telling hour
⩥ When administering diphenhydramine hydrochloride, the action the
nurse should take is to ... Answer: Review the medical record for a
history of glaucoma
, ⩥ For a nurse that is developing age-appropriate standards of care for
older adults, which of Erikson's developmental tasks should the nurse
recommend as the focus? Answer: Integrity
⩥ A nurse is assessing an older adult who is homeless. What findings
should the nurse associate with co-morbidity? Answer: Dementia and
tuberculosis
⩥ A nurse is teaching an older adult who has osteoarthritis in right hip
and low lumbar vertebrae. Which statement by the patient indicates an
understanding ? Answer: To relieve pressure on my hip, I should use a
cane while ambulating
⩥ A nurse is giving D/C instructions to a older female patient who has
osteoporosis and a recent repair of the right hip. What instructions
should the nurse include? Answer: Take your calcium supplements with
a large glass of water
⩥ A nurse is caring for an older adult with new onset Type 2 DM. What
physiologic change contributes to development of Type 2 DM? Answer:
Decreased sensitivity to circulating insulin
⩥ A nurse is teaching a group of older female adults about post-
menopausal dietary requirements. Which statement about should the
