Geri Exam NCLEX questions |! |! |! |!
with precise detailed answers |! |! |!
A factor that contributes to the development of hypothermia in older adults is
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decreased - Correct answer ✔Sensory perception of cold
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Which manifestation(s) indicate(s) serious heat-related problems? Select all
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that apply question.. - Correct answer ✔Vomiting
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Profound Weakness |!
Mental Changes |!
Throbbing Headache |!
The nurse should instruct the nursing assistant who is caring for a client who
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is receiving antihypertensive medication to - Correct answer ✔Allow them to
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stand up slowly from sitting or lying position
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The nurse is aware that the best predictor of an older adult falling is - Correct
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answer ✔A history of previous falls
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Your team is developing a fall reduction program on your unit. Which of the
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following would be important to remember when developing such a
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program? (select all that apply)... - Correct answer ✔-Patient assessment for
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fall risk factors upon admission and any change in patient condition
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-Identification and removal of environmental hazards |! |! |! |! |!
, -Encourage patient participation in supervised group exercise program
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-Perform regular medication reviews |! |! |!
Hearing aids are worn by many older people. Which statement regarding
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hearing aids is false? - Correct answer ✔Most people easily adjust to hearing
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aid use
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Why should the nurse use care when assessing pain level in older adults?
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(Select all that apply) - Correct answer ✔-Chronic pain is more common with
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aging
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-Cognitive changes may alter the ability to report and describe pain
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-Behavioral changes may be indicators of pain |! |! |! |! |! |!
Which condition which is least likely to be reversible? - Correct answer
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✔Dementia
The nurse explains to a family member that the most appropriate
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environment for a person suffering from dementia is one that has - Correct
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answer ✔Common and familiar objects
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What is the most appropriate intervention for an older adult with dementia
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resisting efforts to reposition or ambulate - Correct answer ✔Assess the
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person using the PAINAD Scale
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How is positive self-esteem promoted in older adults? (Select all that apply) -
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Correct answer ✔-Strong personal values
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with precise detailed answers |! |! |!
A factor that contributes to the development of hypothermia in older adults is
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
decreased - Correct answer ✔Sensory perception of cold
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
Which manifestation(s) indicate(s) serious heat-related problems? Select all
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
that apply question.. - Correct answer ✔Vomiting
|! |! |! |! |! |!
Profound Weakness |!
Mental Changes |!
Throbbing Headache |!
The nurse should instruct the nursing assistant who is caring for a client who
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
is receiving antihypertensive medication to - Correct answer ✔Allow them to
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
stand up slowly from sitting or lying position
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The nurse is aware that the best predictor of an older adult falling is - Correct
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answer ✔A history of previous falls
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Your team is developing a fall reduction program on your unit. Which of the
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following would be important to remember when developing such a
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
program? (select all that apply)... - Correct answer ✔-Patient assessment for
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
fall risk factors upon admission and any change in patient condition
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
-Identification and removal of environmental hazards |! |! |! |! |!
, -Encourage patient participation in supervised group exercise program
|! |! |! |! |! |! |!
-Perform regular medication reviews |! |! |!
Hearing aids are worn by many older people. Which statement regarding
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hearing aids is false? - Correct answer ✔Most people easily adjust to hearing
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aid use
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Why should the nurse use care when assessing pain level in older adults?
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
(Select all that apply) - Correct answer ✔-Chronic pain is more common with
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
aging
|!
-Cognitive changes may alter the ability to report and describe pain
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
-Behavioral changes may be indicators of pain |! |! |! |! |! |!
Which condition which is least likely to be reversible? - Correct answer
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✔Dementia
The nurse explains to a family member that the most appropriate
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
environment for a person suffering from dementia is one that has - Correct
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answer ✔Common and familiar objects
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What is the most appropriate intervention for an older adult with dementia
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resisting efforts to reposition or ambulate - Correct answer ✔Assess the
|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
person using the PAINAD Scale
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How is positive self-esteem promoted in older adults? (Select all that apply) -
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Correct answer ✔-Strong personal values
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