Which of the following is not a reason for the susceptibility of older adults
to infection?
1. altered antigen-antibody response
2. prevalence of chronic diseases
3. neurologic changes
4. age-related changes - ANSWER 3. Neurologic changes
Decreased muscle tone and strength may result in the following
EXCEPT:
1. shuffling gait
2. less elevation of toes during ambulation
3. difficulty rising from a seated position
4. slower response to external stimuli - ANSWER slower response to
external stimuli
Brain damage in older adults can result from temperature exceeding:
1. 39 degrees Celsius
2. 40 degrees Celsius
3. 41 degrees Celsius
4. 42 degrees Celsius - ANSWER 42 degrees Celsius
The following instructions are given to older adults to prevent fire
hazards EXCEPT:
1. staying in the kitchen while cooking
2. setting timer for checking the pot
3. avoiding cooking by themselves
4. avoiding smoking in bed - ANSWER avoiding cooking by themselves
Which of the following environmental needs satisfies a the need for self-
esteem based on Maslow's hierarchy?
1. A haven for external threats and ability to safeguard possessions
2. A home one can feel pride in having, elegant decor, status symbol
,3. A shelter in which to live, adequate ventilation, proper room
temperature, pest control
4. A space that promotes the realization of all potentials, beautiful
grounds and relaxation aids - ANSWER A home one can feel pride in
having, elegant decor, status symbol
Which of the following is most common cause of infection related death
in older adults?
1. urinary tract infection
2. gastroenteritis
3. tetanus
4. pneumonia - ANSWER pneumonia
Which of the following is not an appropriate nursing intervention when
dealing with agitated older adults or those showing negative behaviors?
1. use of restraints is the first nursing intervention
2. involve the family in one-to-one supervision and companionship
3. provide comfort measures such as repositioning
4. provide frequent reality orientation and reassurance - ANSWER use
of restraints is the first nursing intervention
Which of the following limitations of an older adult poses the greatest
environmental risk?
1. vision more difficult, more magnification needed
2. peripheral vision narrower
3. educed olfaction causing difficulty to detect odor, smoke or gas leaks
4. stiff joints, difficulty climbing stairs - ANSWER stiff joints, difficulty
climbing stairs
Risks associated with functional impairment are all EXCEPT:
1. Alzheimer's disease
2. Dementia
3. Cognitively impaired
4. Diabetic patient - ANSWER Alzheimer's disease
There is a high prevalence of polypharmacy in older adults. An
appropriate nursing diagnosis is
1. Risk of trauma related to inability to recall medication administration
, 2. Risk of trauma related to poor health maintenance
3. Risk of trauma related to drug interaction and side effects
4.Risk of trauma related to less ability to sense problems - ANSWER
Risk of trauma related to drug interaction and side effects
It is an attitude of thankfulness that nourishes the spirit and strengthen
the ability to cope with any situation
1. gratitude
2. hope
3. dignity
4. forgiveness - ANSWER gratitude
It involves the process of putting things in order and achieving closure to
unfinished business.
1. hope
2. transcendence
3. dignity
4. forgiveness - ANSWER forgiveness
Which of the following beliefs and practices of a Seventh Day Adventist
older adult should be considered by the nurse?
1. Belief in karma and reincarnation
2. Pork, shellfish , fish with no scales should not be included in the diet
3. Observes Sabbath from sundown Friday to nightfall Saturday
4. Oppose medical treatment and uses divine healing - ANSWER Pork,
shellfish , fish with no scales should not be included in the diet
It is the relationship and feelings with that which transcends the physical
world.
1. transcendence
2. religion
3. spirituality
4. faith - ANSWER spirituality
It encompasses religious or spiritual beliefs and is expressed through
religious or spiritual practices.
1. transcendence
2. gratitude
to infection?
1. altered antigen-antibody response
2. prevalence of chronic diseases
3. neurologic changes
4. age-related changes - ANSWER 3. Neurologic changes
Decreased muscle tone and strength may result in the following
EXCEPT:
1. shuffling gait
2. less elevation of toes during ambulation
3. difficulty rising from a seated position
4. slower response to external stimuli - ANSWER slower response to
external stimuli
Brain damage in older adults can result from temperature exceeding:
1. 39 degrees Celsius
2. 40 degrees Celsius
3. 41 degrees Celsius
4. 42 degrees Celsius - ANSWER 42 degrees Celsius
The following instructions are given to older adults to prevent fire
hazards EXCEPT:
1. staying in the kitchen while cooking
2. setting timer for checking the pot
3. avoiding cooking by themselves
4. avoiding smoking in bed - ANSWER avoiding cooking by themselves
Which of the following environmental needs satisfies a the need for self-
esteem based on Maslow's hierarchy?
1. A haven for external threats and ability to safeguard possessions
2. A home one can feel pride in having, elegant decor, status symbol
,3. A shelter in which to live, adequate ventilation, proper room
temperature, pest control
4. A space that promotes the realization of all potentials, beautiful
grounds and relaxation aids - ANSWER A home one can feel pride in
having, elegant decor, status symbol
Which of the following is most common cause of infection related death
in older adults?
1. urinary tract infection
2. gastroenteritis
3. tetanus
4. pneumonia - ANSWER pneumonia
Which of the following is not an appropriate nursing intervention when
dealing with agitated older adults or those showing negative behaviors?
1. use of restraints is the first nursing intervention
2. involve the family in one-to-one supervision and companionship
3. provide comfort measures such as repositioning
4. provide frequent reality orientation and reassurance - ANSWER use
of restraints is the first nursing intervention
Which of the following limitations of an older adult poses the greatest
environmental risk?
1. vision more difficult, more magnification needed
2. peripheral vision narrower
3. educed olfaction causing difficulty to detect odor, smoke or gas leaks
4. stiff joints, difficulty climbing stairs - ANSWER stiff joints, difficulty
climbing stairs
Risks associated with functional impairment are all EXCEPT:
1. Alzheimer's disease
2. Dementia
3. Cognitively impaired
4. Diabetic patient - ANSWER Alzheimer's disease
There is a high prevalence of polypharmacy in older adults. An
appropriate nursing diagnosis is
1. Risk of trauma related to inability to recall medication administration
, 2. Risk of trauma related to poor health maintenance
3. Risk of trauma related to drug interaction and side effects
4.Risk of trauma related to less ability to sense problems - ANSWER
Risk of trauma related to drug interaction and side effects
It is an attitude of thankfulness that nourishes the spirit and strengthen
the ability to cope with any situation
1. gratitude
2. hope
3. dignity
4. forgiveness - ANSWER gratitude
It involves the process of putting things in order and achieving closure to
unfinished business.
1. hope
2. transcendence
3. dignity
4. forgiveness - ANSWER forgiveness
Which of the following beliefs and practices of a Seventh Day Adventist
older adult should be considered by the nurse?
1. Belief in karma and reincarnation
2. Pork, shellfish , fish with no scales should not be included in the diet
3. Observes Sabbath from sundown Friday to nightfall Saturday
4. Oppose medical treatment and uses divine healing - ANSWER Pork,
shellfish , fish with no scales should not be included in the diet
It is the relationship and feelings with that which transcends the physical
world.
1. transcendence
2. religion
3. spirituality
4. faith - ANSWER spirituality
It encompasses religious or spiritual beliefs and is expressed through
religious or spiritual practices.
1. transcendence
2. gratitude
