Geriatrics NCLEX Questions || All Answers Are Correct
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B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities.
correct answers Which statement is true regarding falls in the elderly?
A. Most falls occur in the garage.
B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities.
C. Fall risk decreases with addition of medications.
D. Sedatives reduce the risk of falls.
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating. correct answers
Appropriate nursing care for a patient with urinary incontinence is to:
A. insert an indwelling Foley catheter.
B. order oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan).
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating.
D. recommend herbal approaches to reduce incontinence.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads correct answers A nursing intervention for a
patient with constipation is to:
A. avoid the urge to defecate.
B. limit fluid intake.
C. give prune juice with a noncarbonated drink.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads.
C. at a higher risk for pneumonia correct answers A patient with dysphagia is:
A. fed only for pleasure.
B. at low risk for nutritional deficits.
C. at higher risk for pneumonia.
D. able to drink thin liquids.
B. macular degeneration correct answers Age-related eye changes may include:
A. increased visual accommodation.
B. macular degeneration.
C. non-preventable blindness as a result of glaucoma.
D. decreased ability of pupil to respond to light changes.
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity. correct answers Nurses'
knowledge of sexuality in the older adult population should include:
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity.
B. Sexual response time is unchanged.
C. Ability to achieve orgasm declines.
D. Dryness of the vaginal walls is associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
, A. Obtain a thorough medication histor correct answers What is the initial nursing intervention in
preventing polypharmacy?
A. Obtain a thorough medication history.
B. Discontinue all herbal preparations.
C. Refer the patient to a geriatric practitioner.
D. Consult a pharmacist to review all medications.
C. Develop a drug reminder system and schedule. correct answers What should the nurse include
in the teaching plan for self-medication practices of older adults?
A. Eliminate unnecessary medications.
B. Substitute herbal preparations for certain prescribed medications.
C. Develop a drug reminder system and schedule.
D. Pharmacy shop for the cheapest medications.
A. Decreased body water
C. Low serum albumin
D. Reduced blood flow to the liver correct answers Which age-related changes predispose the
elderly patient to drug toxicity and extended duration of action of drugs? (Select all that apply.)
A. Decreased body water
B. Increased ratio of muscle to fat
C. Low serum albumin
D. Reduced blood flow to liver
polypharmacy correct answers ________ is the use of multiple medications, often
inappropriately and excessively, at the same time.
B. Gradual decline in cognitive skills correct answers Which mental change is associated with
aging?
A. Confusion
B. Gradual decline in cognitive skills
C. Depression
D. Inappropriate behavior
A. delirium correct answers An elderly patient has acute confusion after undergoing abdominal
surgery. The patient most likely has:
A. delirium.
B. anxiety.
C. dementia.
D. depression
B. Orthostatic hypotension correct answers A patient is taking a psychotropic medication for
agitation associated with dementia. What is a common side effect of psychotropics?
A. Accelerated hypertension
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Diarrhea
D. Chest pain
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B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities.
correct answers Which statement is true regarding falls in the elderly?
A. Most falls occur in the garage.
B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities.
C. Fall risk decreases with addition of medications.
D. Sedatives reduce the risk of falls.
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating. correct answers
Appropriate nursing care for a patient with urinary incontinence is to:
A. insert an indwelling Foley catheter.
B. order oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan).
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating.
D. recommend herbal approaches to reduce incontinence.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads correct answers A nursing intervention for a
patient with constipation is to:
A. avoid the urge to defecate.
B. limit fluid intake.
C. give prune juice with a noncarbonated drink.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads.
C. at a higher risk for pneumonia correct answers A patient with dysphagia is:
A. fed only for pleasure.
B. at low risk for nutritional deficits.
C. at higher risk for pneumonia.
D. able to drink thin liquids.
B. macular degeneration correct answers Age-related eye changes may include:
A. increased visual accommodation.
B. macular degeneration.
C. non-preventable blindness as a result of glaucoma.
D. decreased ability of pupil to respond to light changes.
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity. correct answers Nurses'
knowledge of sexuality in the older adult population should include:
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity.
B. Sexual response time is unchanged.
C. Ability to achieve orgasm declines.
D. Dryness of the vaginal walls is associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
, A. Obtain a thorough medication histor correct answers What is the initial nursing intervention in
preventing polypharmacy?
A. Obtain a thorough medication history.
B. Discontinue all herbal preparations.
C. Refer the patient to a geriatric practitioner.
D. Consult a pharmacist to review all medications.
C. Develop a drug reminder system and schedule. correct answers What should the nurse include
in the teaching plan for self-medication practices of older adults?
A. Eliminate unnecessary medications.
B. Substitute herbal preparations for certain prescribed medications.
C. Develop a drug reminder system and schedule.
D. Pharmacy shop for the cheapest medications.
A. Decreased body water
C. Low serum albumin
D. Reduced blood flow to the liver correct answers Which age-related changes predispose the
elderly patient to drug toxicity and extended duration of action of drugs? (Select all that apply.)
A. Decreased body water
B. Increased ratio of muscle to fat
C. Low serum albumin
D. Reduced blood flow to liver
polypharmacy correct answers ________ is the use of multiple medications, often
inappropriately and excessively, at the same time.
B. Gradual decline in cognitive skills correct answers Which mental change is associated with
aging?
A. Confusion
B. Gradual decline in cognitive skills
C. Depression
D. Inappropriate behavior
A. delirium correct answers An elderly patient has acute confusion after undergoing abdominal
surgery. The patient most likely has:
A. delirium.
B. anxiety.
C. dementia.
D. depression
B. Orthostatic hypotension correct answers A patient is taking a psychotropic medication for
agitation associated with dementia. What is a common side effect of psychotropics?
A. Accelerated hypertension
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Diarrhea
D. Chest pain
