NURS 325: Gerontological
Nursing Mini-Assessment
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Questions & Review
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, Delirium: Onset occurs in hours to days.
Which of the following is true about delirium, an acute Delirium may be caused by fluid and electrolyte imbalance, infection, and/or
form of confusion: new medications.
Alzheimer's is the most common form of adult onset Alzheimer's involves a generalized impairment of intellectual function that
dementia. Which statement is true of this condition? ultimately impacts the occupational and social function of the individual.
Dementia is a progressive form of confusion with Onset occurs in months to years.
various causes/etiologies. Which statement is true?
Depression: Is characterized by a persistent sense of sadness and loss.
Which of the following measures is not an appropriate Sedatives, so that the depressed person can get needed rest.
treatment for depression for an older adult?
A home care nurse is visiting an older female client Neglecting her personal grooming and nutrition.
whose husband died 6 months ago. Which behavior by
the client indicates ineffective coping?
Mrs. Arnold has a bag full of medications that she is no recommend that she mix them with coffee ground or kitty litter...
longer taking. She tells you that these are medications
she has had in her cupboard for years and wants your
advice on what to do with them. You recommend that
she:
Which of the following factors does not impact Sleep
medication absorption?
Which of the following physiological changes of aging The rate of absorption may slow because of reduced gastric motility.
impacts how medications are metabolized and
absorbed in the older adult?
The night nurse finds Mrs. Mills at 3:00 AM trying to "Mrs. Mills, are you looking for the bathroom? Let me show you where it is."
open the janitor's closet down the hall from her room.
The nurse notices that the back of her nightgown is wet.
Which comment by the nurse shows the best
understanding of Mrs. Mills' condition?
Nursing Mini-Assessment
#2 | Study Guide, Practice
Questions & Review
|Guaranteed success|
, Delirium: Onset occurs in hours to days.
Which of the following is true about delirium, an acute Delirium may be caused by fluid and electrolyte imbalance, infection, and/or
form of confusion: new medications.
Alzheimer's is the most common form of adult onset Alzheimer's involves a generalized impairment of intellectual function that
dementia. Which statement is true of this condition? ultimately impacts the occupational and social function of the individual.
Dementia is a progressive form of confusion with Onset occurs in months to years.
various causes/etiologies. Which statement is true?
Depression: Is characterized by a persistent sense of sadness and loss.
Which of the following measures is not an appropriate Sedatives, so that the depressed person can get needed rest.
treatment for depression for an older adult?
A home care nurse is visiting an older female client Neglecting her personal grooming and nutrition.
whose husband died 6 months ago. Which behavior by
the client indicates ineffective coping?
Mrs. Arnold has a bag full of medications that she is no recommend that she mix them with coffee ground or kitty litter...
longer taking. She tells you that these are medications
she has had in her cupboard for years and wants your
advice on what to do with them. You recommend that
she:
Which of the following factors does not impact Sleep
medication absorption?
Which of the following physiological changes of aging The rate of absorption may slow because of reduced gastric motility.
impacts how medications are metabolized and
absorbed in the older adult?
The night nurse finds Mrs. Mills at 3:00 AM trying to "Mrs. Mills, are you looking for the bathroom? Let me show you where it is."
open the janitor's closet down the hall from her room.
The nurse notices that the back of her nightgown is wet.
Which comment by the nurse shows the best
understanding of Mrs. Mills' condition?
