NUR 216 EXAM 4 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client. The skin is dry, wrinkled,
and thin. Which of the following is true about skin changes in older
adults?
Older adults have increased in elastin.
Older adults have increased loss of elastin and decreased subcutaneous
fat.
Older adults have decreased taste or smell.
Older adults have increased loss of elastin and increased subcutaneous
fat. - ANSWERS-Older adults have increased loss of elastin and
decreased subcutaneous fat.
The nursing student knows that osteoporosis is.
Increased in bone density.
Loss of bone density.
Osteoporosis occurs when there is an increase in red blood cells.
Osteoporosis occurs when there is an increase in bone production. -
ANSWERS-Loss of bone density.
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, NUR 216 EXAM 4 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Which changes in vital signs are expected in the older adult?
Increase in warmth.
Decrease in body temperature.
Decrease in blood pressure.
Increase in oxygen saturation (SaO2) level.
Systolic blood pressure is normally elevated in the older adult. -
ANSWERS-Decrease in body temperature.
Is this True or False regarding an older adult.
Decrease in tear production. - ANSWERS-TRUE
Is this True or False regarding an older adult.
Decrease in peripheral vision. - ANSWERS-TRUE
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client. The skin is dry, wrinkled,
and thin. Which of the following is true about skin changes in older
adults?
Older adults have increased in elastin.
Older adults have increased loss of elastin and decreased subcutaneous
fat.
Older adults have decreased taste or smell.
Older adults have increased loss of elastin and increased subcutaneous
fat. - ANSWERS-Older adults have increased loss of elastin and
decreased subcutaneous fat.
The nursing student knows that osteoporosis is.
Increased in bone density.
Loss of bone density.
Osteoporosis occurs when there is an increase in red blood cells.
Osteoporosis occurs when there is an increase in bone production. -
ANSWERS-Loss of bone density.
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, NUR 216 EXAM 4 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Which changes in vital signs are expected in the older adult?
Increase in warmth.
Decrease in body temperature.
Decrease in blood pressure.
Increase in oxygen saturation (SaO2) level.
Systolic blood pressure is normally elevated in the older adult. -
ANSWERS-Decrease in body temperature.
Is this True or False regarding an older adult.
Decrease in tear production. - ANSWERS-TRUE
Is this True or False regarding an older adult.
Decrease in peripheral vision. - ANSWERS-TRUE
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