NGR 6612
FNP: Complex Family Health Care
Comprehensive Final Test (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a common cause of falls in elderly
patients?
- A) Hypertension
- B) Polypharmacy
- C) High-protein diet
- D) Hyperlipidemia
- ANS: B) Polypharmacy
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, - Rationale: Polypharmacy increases the risk of drug
interactions and side effects, which can contribute to falls in
elderly patients.
2. What is the primary goal of palliative care in geriatric
patients?
- A) To cure the disease
- B) To manage chronic conditions
- C) To improve quality of life and provide comfort
- D) To prevent hospital admissions
- ANS: C) To improve quality of life and provide comfort
- Rationale: The primary goal of palliative care is to improve
the quality of life and provide comfort to patients with serious
illnesses.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. The __________ scale is used to assess the risk of pressure
ulcers in elderly patients by evaluating factors such as sensory
perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction and
shear.
- ANS: Braden
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, - Rationale: The Braden scale assesses the risk of pressure
ulcers by evaluating multiple factors that contribute to skin
integrity.
4. __________ is a common condition in elderly patients
characterized by a decrease in bone density, increasing the risk of
fractures.
- ANS: Osteoporosis
- Rationale: Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone
density and an increased risk of fractures, commonly seen in
elderly patients.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: Cognitive decline is a normal part of aging and
does not require further evaluation.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: While some cognitive changes are normal with
aging, significant cognitive decline requires further evaluation to
rule out underlying conditions such as dementia or other
neurological disorders.
6. True or False: Advanced directives are legal documents that
allow elderly patients to express their wishes regarding medical
treatment in the event they become unable to communicate.
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FNP: Complex Family Health Care
Comprehensive Final Test (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a common cause of falls in elderly
patients?
- A) Hypertension
- B) Polypharmacy
- C) High-protein diet
- D) Hyperlipidemia
- ANS: B) Polypharmacy
©/2025
, - Rationale: Polypharmacy increases the risk of drug
interactions and side effects, which can contribute to falls in
elderly patients.
2. What is the primary goal of palliative care in geriatric
patients?
- A) To cure the disease
- B) To manage chronic conditions
- C) To improve quality of life and provide comfort
- D) To prevent hospital admissions
- ANS: C) To improve quality of life and provide comfort
- Rationale: The primary goal of palliative care is to improve
the quality of life and provide comfort to patients with serious
illnesses.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. The __________ scale is used to assess the risk of pressure
ulcers in elderly patients by evaluating factors such as sensory
perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction and
shear.
- ANS: Braden
©/2025
, - Rationale: The Braden scale assesses the risk of pressure
ulcers by evaluating multiple factors that contribute to skin
integrity.
4. __________ is a common condition in elderly patients
characterized by a decrease in bone density, increasing the risk of
fractures.
- ANS: Osteoporosis
- Rationale: Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone
density and an increased risk of fractures, commonly seen in
elderly patients.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: Cognitive decline is a normal part of aging and
does not require further evaluation.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: While some cognitive changes are normal with
aging, significant cognitive decline requires further evaluation to
rule out underlying conditions such as dementia or other
neurological disorders.
6. True or False: Advanced directives are legal documents that
allow elderly patients to express their wishes regarding medical
treatment in the event they become unable to communicate.
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