NUR 257 EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
The nurse is teaching a group of independent older male adults over the age of 60 about
managing their
health. It requires follow- up teaching by the nurse if a participant states, " To help
promote and maintain health, I should
Answer:
Have my hearing checked every 2 years
Question:
the nurse is teaching older adult clients at a community health fair about ways to
promote wellness. Which of the following statements by a client indicates a need for
additional teaching?
Answer:
I will check my blood pressure once a year at my health physical.
Question:
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is of Chinese descent, has a blood
pressure (BP) of 80/54 mm Hg, and refuses to remain in bed. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse use to promote and maintain the health of the client?
Answer:
Examine personal beliefs for possible negative stereotypes
Question:
the nurse is addressing an older adult client. It is appropriate for the nurse to speak to
this client in which of the following manners?
Answer:
Speak in normal tone of voice making sure to speak clearly and with proper enuciation.
Question:
The newly hired nurse is providing teaching to an older adult African American client
who has hypertension which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse
requires follow-up by the nurse preceptor
Answer:
I know that extra salt and fried foods are part of your preferred foods, however, you
will have to cut those out to control your blood pressure issues.
Question:
The nurse is caring for a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following
statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Answer:
You should take pancreatic enzymes with every meal and snack
, Question:
The nurse manager is providing an in-service for nursing staff on changes in the
gastrointestinal (GI) system in older adults. Which of the following statements by a staff
member indicates the need for additional teaching?
Answer:
The client will experience fatty stools.
Question:
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a poor nutritional intake. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse implement to help promote nutritional
intake?
Answer:
Ensure dentures are clean and fit properly.
Question:
The nurse is providing postoperative care to an older adult client. Which of the
following assessment findings prompts the nurse to assess further for a wound
infection?
Answer:
A decreased level of consciousness (LOC) from the previous assessment.
Question:
The nurse manager is teaching a newly hired nurse about the immune system of the
older adult the nurse manager reports to the newly hired nurse that the client has a
draining infected wound, normal white blood cell (WBC) and neutrophil counts, but
had a reported fall this morning. Which of the following conclusions can the newly
hired nurse make of this data?
Answer:
The reported fall could indicate a serious infection
Question:
The nurse has taught a client about skin protection in the clinic. Later, the nurse sees
the client at an outdoor music festival. Which of the following observations of the client
by the nurse indicates that the client requires further instruction?
Answer:
Wearing a sleeveless shirt
Question:
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has just been diagnosed with a
terminal disease and states, " All my life I have attended church, but I am still worried
about what happens when you die and after
death. " The best response by the nurse is
Answer:
It is normal to have fears of the unknown. Would you like to talk about those fears with
me or a chaplin?
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
The nurse is teaching a group of independent older male adults over the age of 60 about
managing their
health. It requires follow- up teaching by the nurse if a participant states, " To help
promote and maintain health, I should
Answer:
Have my hearing checked every 2 years
Question:
the nurse is teaching older adult clients at a community health fair about ways to
promote wellness. Which of the following statements by a client indicates a need for
additional teaching?
Answer:
I will check my blood pressure once a year at my health physical.
Question:
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is of Chinese descent, has a blood
pressure (BP) of 80/54 mm Hg, and refuses to remain in bed. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse use to promote and maintain the health of the client?
Answer:
Examine personal beliefs for possible negative stereotypes
Question:
the nurse is addressing an older adult client. It is appropriate for the nurse to speak to
this client in which of the following manners?
Answer:
Speak in normal tone of voice making sure to speak clearly and with proper enuciation.
Question:
The newly hired nurse is providing teaching to an older adult African American client
who has hypertension which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse
requires follow-up by the nurse preceptor
Answer:
I know that extra salt and fried foods are part of your preferred foods, however, you
will have to cut those out to control your blood pressure issues.
Question:
The nurse is caring for a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following
statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Answer:
You should take pancreatic enzymes with every meal and snack
, Question:
The nurse manager is providing an in-service for nursing staff on changes in the
gastrointestinal (GI) system in older adults. Which of the following statements by a staff
member indicates the need for additional teaching?
Answer:
The client will experience fatty stools.
Question:
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a poor nutritional intake. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse implement to help promote nutritional
intake?
Answer:
Ensure dentures are clean and fit properly.
Question:
The nurse is providing postoperative care to an older adult client. Which of the
following assessment findings prompts the nurse to assess further for a wound
infection?
Answer:
A decreased level of consciousness (LOC) from the previous assessment.
Question:
The nurse manager is teaching a newly hired nurse about the immune system of the
older adult the nurse manager reports to the newly hired nurse that the client has a
draining infected wound, normal white blood cell (WBC) and neutrophil counts, but
had a reported fall this morning. Which of the following conclusions can the newly
hired nurse make of this data?
Answer:
The reported fall could indicate a serious infection
Question:
The nurse has taught a client about skin protection in the clinic. Later, the nurse sees
the client at an outdoor music festival. Which of the following observations of the client
by the nurse indicates that the client requires further instruction?
Answer:
Wearing a sleeveless shirt
Question:
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has just been diagnosed with a
terminal disease and states, " All my life I have attended church, but I am still worried
about what happens when you die and after
death. " The best response by the nurse is
Answer:
It is normal to have fears of the unknown. Would you like to talk about those fears with
me or a chaplin?
