QUIZ: ATI Learning System Gerontology Quiz with
Complete Solutions
a nurse is conduction an admission assessment for an older adult client. which of the
following actions should the nurse take to collect subjective data Correct Answer-allow
sufficient time for the clients to respond to the questions
a nurse is admitting an older adult client who fell at home 3 days ago. the client has a
fractured hip, malnutrition and dehydration. which of the following laboratory values noted
on admission, should indicate to the nurse prolonged malnutrition Correct Answer-
decreased albumin
a nurse in the clinic is assessing an older adult client for the second time in a week. the client
reports a decreased energy level, insomnia and anorexia. the clients diagnostic tests are
within the expected reference ranges. for which of the following conditions should the nurses
screen the client Correct Answer-depression
a nurse is planning care for an older adult client following abdominal surgery for a bowel
obstruction. which of the following information about pain management should the nurse
consider when planning care Correct Answer-older adult clients are sensitive to the
analgesic effects of opiates
, QUIZ: ATI Learning System Gerontology Quiz with
Complete Solutions
a nurse in a long term care facility is promoting reminiscence among older adult clients. which
of the following action should the nurse take Correct Answer-institute a daily story telling
hour
a nurse is planning to administer diphenhydramine hydrochloride to an older adult client.
which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take prior to administration
Correct Answer-review the medical record for a client history of glaucoma
a nurse is participating on a committee that is developing age appropriate care standards for
an older adult clients. which of the following of Erikson's developmental stages should the
nurse recommend as the focus Correct Answer-integrity
a nurse is assessing an older adult client who states he is homeless. which of the following
findings would the nurse document as comorbidities for this client Correct Answer-
dementia and tuberculosis
a nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client who has osteoarthritis of the right hip
and lower lumbar vertebra. which of the following statements by the client indicates an
Complete Solutions
a nurse is conduction an admission assessment for an older adult client. which of the
following actions should the nurse take to collect subjective data Correct Answer-allow
sufficient time for the clients to respond to the questions
a nurse is admitting an older adult client who fell at home 3 days ago. the client has a
fractured hip, malnutrition and dehydration. which of the following laboratory values noted
on admission, should indicate to the nurse prolonged malnutrition Correct Answer-
decreased albumin
a nurse in the clinic is assessing an older adult client for the second time in a week. the client
reports a decreased energy level, insomnia and anorexia. the clients diagnostic tests are
within the expected reference ranges. for which of the following conditions should the nurses
screen the client Correct Answer-depression
a nurse is planning care for an older adult client following abdominal surgery for a bowel
obstruction. which of the following information about pain management should the nurse
consider when planning care Correct Answer-older adult clients are sensitive to the
analgesic effects of opiates
, QUIZ: ATI Learning System Gerontology Quiz with
Complete Solutions
a nurse in a long term care facility is promoting reminiscence among older adult clients. which
of the following action should the nurse take Correct Answer-institute a daily story telling
hour
a nurse is planning to administer diphenhydramine hydrochloride to an older adult client.
which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take prior to administration
Correct Answer-review the medical record for a client history of glaucoma
a nurse is participating on a committee that is developing age appropriate care standards for
an older adult clients. which of the following of Erikson's developmental stages should the
nurse recommend as the focus Correct Answer-integrity
a nurse is assessing an older adult client who states he is homeless. which of the following
findings would the nurse document as comorbidities for this client Correct Answer-
dementia and tuberculosis
a nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client who has osteoarthritis of the right hip
and lower lumbar vertebra. which of the following statements by the client indicates an
