Midterm Exam: NR 601 / NR601
(Latest Update ) Primary
Care of the Maturing & Aged Family
Practicum | Questions with Answers
| 100% Correct | Grade A –
Chamberlain
Question:
At which patient's age should the NP recommend an older adult obtain the
pneumococcal vaccination?
Answer:
65 years of age or older
Question:
The NP is discussing making lifestyle changes that will decrease the older
adults risk for cardiovascular disease. Which of the following is most
important to include in this discussion?
Answer:
Control HTN, stop smoking, maintain normal weight, and exercise regularly
,Question:
The dietitian has recommended a textured modified diet for an 87-year-old
patient who is having pain upon chewing. What will this type of diet include?
Answer:
All of the above
Soft bite sizes
Minced
Moist
Pureed
Liquified
Question:
The NP is reviewing a 72-year-old patient's history in the clinical setting.
Which finding requires a priority action of health promotion and
maintenance?
Answer:
Patient is not current for flu vaccine
, Question:
An effective treatment that produces less side effects for Constipation
associated fecal incontinence for older adults who reside in long term care
facilities is:
Answer:
Dietary modification
Question:
It is important for the NP to consider mealtime and environmental issues that
may be present in the older adult who has dementia what important teaching
should be provided to family members who are caring for the patient with
dementia?
Answer:
Check for pocketing of foods during mealtime
Question:
What would be the best bulking agent to prescribe for treating Constipation
in the older adult?
Answer:
Psyllium (metamucil)
(Latest Update ) Primary
Care of the Maturing & Aged Family
Practicum | Questions with Answers
| 100% Correct | Grade A –
Chamberlain
Question:
At which patient's age should the NP recommend an older adult obtain the
pneumococcal vaccination?
Answer:
65 years of age or older
Question:
The NP is discussing making lifestyle changes that will decrease the older
adults risk for cardiovascular disease. Which of the following is most
important to include in this discussion?
Answer:
Control HTN, stop smoking, maintain normal weight, and exercise regularly
,Question:
The dietitian has recommended a textured modified diet for an 87-year-old
patient who is having pain upon chewing. What will this type of diet include?
Answer:
All of the above
Soft bite sizes
Minced
Moist
Pureed
Liquified
Question:
The NP is reviewing a 72-year-old patient's history in the clinical setting.
Which finding requires a priority action of health promotion and
maintenance?
Answer:
Patient is not current for flu vaccine
, Question:
An effective treatment that produces less side effects for Constipation
associated fecal incontinence for older adults who reside in long term care
facilities is:
Answer:
Dietary modification
Question:
It is important for the NP to consider mealtime and environmental issues that
may be present in the older adult who has dementia what important teaching
should be provided to family members who are caring for the patient with
dementia?
Answer:
Check for pocketing of foods during mealtime
Question:
What would be the best bulking agent to prescribe for treating Constipation
in the older adult?
Answer:
Psyllium (metamucil)
