Gerontology Exam 4 Study Guide Questions and
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A 62 year old man who Tinnitus
works in a factory line
takes indomethacin for
arthritis. He recently read
in a magazine that older
individuals should take
baby aspirin (81 mg) to
decrease incidence of
heart disease. Soon has
problem with ringing in his
ears. Which should nurse
suspect?
A 65 yr old woman is She should use a water soluble lubricant or estrogen
speaking to her nurse at cream.
the primary care clinic.
She states that it is very
painful when she has
sexual relations. She asks
the nurse what she can do
to alleviate the pain.
Which of the following
should the nurse suggest?
,A 78 yr old client has Over-the-counter artificial tears
alluded to the fact that he
often experiences dry
eyes, a problem that has
not seriously affected his
level of function but which
he finds an inconvenience
and irritant. What measure
should the nurse
recommend?
A gerontological nurse is "Overall, you don't need to take in as many calories as
aware that older adults you used to."
have different nutritional
requirements than
younger adults. Which
teaching points reflects
these changes in
nutritional requirements?
A gerontological nurse is Hormonal Factors
aware that the aging
process is accompanied
by numerous causes and
changes that affect sexual
wellness in older adults.
Among woman, which of
the following factors is
usually the primary cause
of changes in sexual
functioning?
, A new nursing assistant Lower the tone of your voice.
asks how best to
approach a hearing -
impaired older adult.
Which of the following
approaches should the
nurse recommend?
A nurse has attempted to falls
use relaxation techniques
to aid an older adult with
sleep in the knowledge
that many hypnotic
medications create risk for
A nurse in long term care Taking action to keep noise levels in the facility to a
facility has noticed that minimum during the night
many residents of the
facility spend a large
amount of time in bed yet
frequently complain of
fatigue and sleep
depravation. What change
in facility's environment is
most conducive with
helping residents achieve
adequate amounts of
restful sleep?
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Terms in this set (75)
A 62 year old man who Tinnitus
works in a factory line
takes indomethacin for
arthritis. He recently read
in a magazine that older
individuals should take
baby aspirin (81 mg) to
decrease incidence of
heart disease. Soon has
problem with ringing in his
ears. Which should nurse
suspect?
A 65 yr old woman is She should use a water soluble lubricant or estrogen
speaking to her nurse at cream.
the primary care clinic.
She states that it is very
painful when she has
sexual relations. She asks
the nurse what she can do
to alleviate the pain.
Which of the following
should the nurse suggest?
,A 78 yr old client has Over-the-counter artificial tears
alluded to the fact that he
often experiences dry
eyes, a problem that has
not seriously affected his
level of function but which
he finds an inconvenience
and irritant. What measure
should the nurse
recommend?
A gerontological nurse is "Overall, you don't need to take in as many calories as
aware that older adults you used to."
have different nutritional
requirements than
younger adults. Which
teaching points reflects
these changes in
nutritional requirements?
A gerontological nurse is Hormonal Factors
aware that the aging
process is accompanied
by numerous causes and
changes that affect sexual
wellness in older adults.
Among woman, which of
the following factors is
usually the primary cause
of changes in sexual
functioning?
, A new nursing assistant Lower the tone of your voice.
asks how best to
approach a hearing -
impaired older adult.
Which of the following
approaches should the
nurse recommend?
A nurse has attempted to falls
use relaxation techniques
to aid an older adult with
sleep in the knowledge
that many hypnotic
medications create risk for
A nurse in long term care Taking action to keep noise levels in the facility to a
facility has noticed that minimum during the night
many residents of the
facility spend a large
amount of time in bed yet
frequently complain of
fatigue and sleep
depravation. What change
in facility's environment is
most conducive with
helping residents achieve
adequate amounts of
restful sleep?
