b) Colonoscopy.
The nurse is caring for a 50-year-old male client and discusses routine health promotion
a) Thyroid levels.
screenings the client needs to have performed. Which of the following should the nurse
b) Colonoscopy.
include in this discussion?
c) Testicular ultrasound.
d) Skin lesion mapping.
b) Determine if the client is experiencing abuse or neglect.
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is being admitted to the hospital for dehy-
a) Develop a future plan of action with the client.
dration. The client is poorly dressed, has body odor, appears unkempt, and has numerous
b) Determine if the client is experiencing abuse or neglect.
unexplained bruises. Which of the following actions is the priority of the nurse?
c) Explore methods of rehydration attempted at home.
d) Inquire about medications the client is taking.
d) "Use a water-soluble lubricant to help with vaginal dryness.
The nurse is reinforcing with a group of middle-aged female clients about interventions
a) "Discuss the need for antianxiety medications with your primary health care provider."
related to common menopausal concerns. Which of the following is correct for the nurse to
b) "Avoid cotton clothing during periods of hot flashes and chilling."
include?
c) "Reduction of catteine and alcohol consumption is unnecessary."
d) "Use a water-soluble lubricant to help with vaginal dryness.
c) "Calcium supplements will help with the common loss of bone mass." Pg219
The nurse is reviewing dietary supplements with a 48-year-old female client who is peri- a) "Vitamin C will help with muscle mass and joint mobility."
menopausal. Which of the following should the nurse discuss with the client? b) "Vitamin E will improve the common problem of constipation."
c) "Calcium supplements will help with the common loss of bone mass." Pg219
d) "Zinc supplements will decrease symptoms of menopause."
The nurse working in a primary health care provider's (PHCP's) oflce is caring for an
80-year-old client who is diagnosed with dementia and was brought in by their adult daughter
with reports of insomnia, disorientation, and memory loss over the last several months. Which
actions from the box below should the nurse provide to the client's daughter that are likely to
improve the client's orientation? d) 2, 4
1. Speak directly facing the client when telling them the day of the month and time.
2. Daily orientation will improve the client's symptoms. a) 1, 5
3. Keep the client's television tuned to a 24-hour news station during daytime hours. b) 3, 4
4. Increase nonverbal stimuli with traditional seasonal decorations within the client's view. c) 1, 2
5. Implement a strict sleep schedule. d) 2, 4
a) 1, 5
b) 3, 4
c) 1, 2
d) 2, 4
c) Heart disease
The nurse is assisting with a community education session about preventing deaths in middle
a) Lung cancer
adulthood. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include as causing the most
b) Diabetes
deaths in this stage of development?
c) Heart disease
d) Suicide
b) Mother had breast cancer
The nurse is discussing hormone therapy (HT) with a menopausal female client. Which of the a) Father had heart disease
following findings in the client's medical history is a contraindication for this therapy? b) Mother had breast cancer
c) At risk for osteoporosis
d) Taking antianxiety medication
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, c) "Changes in your body are altering how your weight is carried."
The nurse is assessing a 46-year-old client who states they have gone up 2 dress sizes despite
a) "I wouldn't worry about it. You are very healthy despite this change."
continuing to exercise and maintain a normal calorie intake. Which of the following responses
b) "Exercise can cause increased muscle mass and a change in clothing size."
by the nurse is appropriate?
c) "Changes in your body are altering how your weight is carried."
d) "Your body begins to decline after the age of 35."
The nurse is assisting with an education ottering regarding cognition in the older adult and
how to help improve mental functioning. Which points from the box below should the nurse b) 2, 3, 5
include in the teaching?
1. Limit smoking. a) 4, 5
2. Engage in mental exercises. b) 2, 3, 5
3. Stay socially active. c) 1, 2
4. Avoid reminiscing. d) 1, 3, 4
5. Limit alcohol.
d) Temperature (T) of 99.2° F.
The nurse is assessing a healthy older adult client and notes the following findings. Which a) Decreased muscle mass and strength.
finding is a priority for follow-up? b) Blood pressure (BP) of 128/78 mm Hg
c) A cloudy appearance of the eye lens.
d) Temperature (T) of 99.2° F.
b) Decreased gag reflex.
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for choking due to the physiological a) Decreased gastric secretions.
changes that occur with aging. The nurse understands that this risk is due to: b) Decreased gag reflex.
c) Decreased peristalsis.
d) Decreased nutritional intake.
d) Activity.
The nurse is reviewing the various theories of aging. Which of the following theories suggests a) Wear-and-tear.
that individuals may need to find new roles to maintain purpose and social importance? b) Clockwork.
c) Disengagement.
d) Activity.
c) "Many people returning to college need time to adjust."
The nurse is talking with a middle-aged client who tells the nurse they are planning to return
a) "Maybe you should consider taking some online courses to ease back into learning."
to college. The client expresses fear that they will not be able to do it because of their age.
b) "Don't worry, most colleges have special programs for older adults."
Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
c) "Many people returning to college need time to adjust."
d) "There are many adult education programs available. They might be a great fit for you."
a) Caring for aging parents.
The nurse is assisting with a presentation regarding the major role changes that occur during a) Caring for aging parents.
the middle-age years. Which of the following should the nurse include in the presentation? b) Unmet procreation needs.
c) The loss of self-identity.
d) Older children returning home.
The nurse is talking with a middle-aged couple who have volunteered to be part of a support c) Generativity.
program at a local college. The couple will attend all home basketball games for the student
player they are assigned to support. The nurse identifies this as an example of which of the a) Industry.
following? b) Intimacy.
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The nurse is caring for a 50-year-old male client and discusses routine health promotion
a) Thyroid levels.
screenings the client needs to have performed. Which of the following should the nurse
b) Colonoscopy.
include in this discussion?
c) Testicular ultrasound.
d) Skin lesion mapping.
b) Determine if the client is experiencing abuse or neglect.
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is being admitted to the hospital for dehy-
a) Develop a future plan of action with the client.
dration. The client is poorly dressed, has body odor, appears unkempt, and has numerous
b) Determine if the client is experiencing abuse or neglect.
unexplained bruises. Which of the following actions is the priority of the nurse?
c) Explore methods of rehydration attempted at home.
d) Inquire about medications the client is taking.
d) "Use a water-soluble lubricant to help with vaginal dryness.
The nurse is reinforcing with a group of middle-aged female clients about interventions
a) "Discuss the need for antianxiety medications with your primary health care provider."
related to common menopausal concerns. Which of the following is correct for the nurse to
b) "Avoid cotton clothing during periods of hot flashes and chilling."
include?
c) "Reduction of catteine and alcohol consumption is unnecessary."
d) "Use a water-soluble lubricant to help with vaginal dryness.
c) "Calcium supplements will help with the common loss of bone mass." Pg219
The nurse is reviewing dietary supplements with a 48-year-old female client who is peri- a) "Vitamin C will help with muscle mass and joint mobility."
menopausal. Which of the following should the nurse discuss with the client? b) "Vitamin E will improve the common problem of constipation."
c) "Calcium supplements will help with the common loss of bone mass." Pg219
d) "Zinc supplements will decrease symptoms of menopause."
The nurse working in a primary health care provider's (PHCP's) oflce is caring for an
80-year-old client who is diagnosed with dementia and was brought in by their adult daughter
with reports of insomnia, disorientation, and memory loss over the last several months. Which
actions from the box below should the nurse provide to the client's daughter that are likely to
improve the client's orientation? d) 2, 4
1. Speak directly facing the client when telling them the day of the month and time.
2. Daily orientation will improve the client's symptoms. a) 1, 5
3. Keep the client's television tuned to a 24-hour news station during daytime hours. b) 3, 4
4. Increase nonverbal stimuli with traditional seasonal decorations within the client's view. c) 1, 2
5. Implement a strict sleep schedule. d) 2, 4
a) 1, 5
b) 3, 4
c) 1, 2
d) 2, 4
c) Heart disease
The nurse is assisting with a community education session about preventing deaths in middle
a) Lung cancer
adulthood. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include as causing the most
b) Diabetes
deaths in this stage of development?
c) Heart disease
d) Suicide
b) Mother had breast cancer
The nurse is discussing hormone therapy (HT) with a menopausal female client. Which of the a) Father had heart disease
following findings in the client's medical history is a contraindication for this therapy? b) Mother had breast cancer
c) At risk for osteoporosis
d) Taking antianxiety medication
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, c) "Changes in your body are altering how your weight is carried."
The nurse is assessing a 46-year-old client who states they have gone up 2 dress sizes despite
a) "I wouldn't worry about it. You are very healthy despite this change."
continuing to exercise and maintain a normal calorie intake. Which of the following responses
b) "Exercise can cause increased muscle mass and a change in clothing size."
by the nurse is appropriate?
c) "Changes in your body are altering how your weight is carried."
d) "Your body begins to decline after the age of 35."
The nurse is assisting with an education ottering regarding cognition in the older adult and
how to help improve mental functioning. Which points from the box below should the nurse b) 2, 3, 5
include in the teaching?
1. Limit smoking. a) 4, 5
2. Engage in mental exercises. b) 2, 3, 5
3. Stay socially active. c) 1, 2
4. Avoid reminiscing. d) 1, 3, 4
5. Limit alcohol.
d) Temperature (T) of 99.2° F.
The nurse is assessing a healthy older adult client and notes the following findings. Which a) Decreased muscle mass and strength.
finding is a priority for follow-up? b) Blood pressure (BP) of 128/78 mm Hg
c) A cloudy appearance of the eye lens.
d) Temperature (T) of 99.2° F.
b) Decreased gag reflex.
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for choking due to the physiological a) Decreased gastric secretions.
changes that occur with aging. The nurse understands that this risk is due to: b) Decreased gag reflex.
c) Decreased peristalsis.
d) Decreased nutritional intake.
d) Activity.
The nurse is reviewing the various theories of aging. Which of the following theories suggests a) Wear-and-tear.
that individuals may need to find new roles to maintain purpose and social importance? b) Clockwork.
c) Disengagement.
d) Activity.
c) "Many people returning to college need time to adjust."
The nurse is talking with a middle-aged client who tells the nurse they are planning to return
a) "Maybe you should consider taking some online courses to ease back into learning."
to college. The client expresses fear that they will not be able to do it because of their age.
b) "Don't worry, most colleges have special programs for older adults."
Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
c) "Many people returning to college need time to adjust."
d) "There are many adult education programs available. They might be a great fit for you."
a) Caring for aging parents.
The nurse is assisting with a presentation regarding the major role changes that occur during a) Caring for aging parents.
the middle-age years. Which of the following should the nurse include in the presentation? b) Unmet procreation needs.
c) The loss of self-identity.
d) Older children returning home.
The nurse is talking with a middle-aged couple who have volunteered to be part of a support c) Generativity.
program at a local college. The couple will attend all home basketball games for the student
player they are assigned to support. The nurse identifies this as an example of which of the a) Industry.
following? b) Intimacy.
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