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NR 601 Quizlet
(100 Possible Q & A for Final Exam)


1.The primary risk for injury experienced by a client diagnosed with asthma is ANS:

-infections of the lower respiratory tract

2. Which intervention demonstrates effective care for an individual who has expressed a
wish to "retire sometime soon"?
Asking about when they plan to retire
Assessing their ability to handle the stresses of retirement
Engaging them in a conversation about their interests
Inquiring about the existence of any chronic illnesses
-D All of the above

Answer D

3.Which intervention addresses a guiding principle for creating an elder-friendly acute
care facility?

-A client is asked when they would prefer to bathe; morning, afternoon or evening

4. Which characteristic is seen in a family's 'kin-keeper'?

-Organizes the yearly family reunion

5. The nurse practitioner is providing care for an older client who is experiencing mild
cognitive impairment. Which communication technique is most likely to bring about a
negative outcome?

-Asking the family to answer interview questions

6. Which of the following does not demonstrate an understanding of the factors affecting
physical wellness of the older adult client when

-Asking each client if "they come from a healthy family"

7. Research has shown that long-term care (LTC) facility nursing
is comparable to the complexity and demand of intensive care nursing
is a nursing intensive environment
crosses the continuum of care

-D) all of the above
Answer D

,8. An older client diagnosed with dementia resides with his daughter. When the home
care nurse visits, the daughter tearfully tells the nurse that her father scratched her
hand and cursed at her when she was attempting to feed him. She states, "I don't know
why he hates me and wants to hurt me. I try so hard to take good care of him. I love
him." How will the nurse respond to the client's daughter?

-"Let's try to figure out what your father was trying to say with his behavior."

9. What factor is an important contribution to polypharmacy in older adults?

-Inadequate communication among medical care providers

10. A client who reported, "a problem sleeping" shows an understanding of good sleep
hygiene when:

-limiting the afternoon nap to just 30 minutes

11. Each of the following data supports the diagnosis of sleep apnea in the older adult
except:

-followed a vegetarian diet for last 28 years

12. A widowed grandmother is about to assume the role of custodial parent for her 6-
year-old grandchild. Which intervention has priority
when preparing the grandmother for long-term success in this new role?

-Teaching stress management and relaxation techniques

13. Which client statement indicates an understanding of a primary benefit to be derived
from moderately intense aerobic exercise?

-"Exercise will help keep my heart strong."

12. An 88-year-old, being admitted to rule out lung cancer, is assessed using the short
form of the Geriatric Depression Scale tool. When it is determines that the earned score
is 9, the nurse practitioner initially:

-asks if they have any thoughts of committing suicide

13. A 78-year-old patient who is dying of colon cancer with metastases to the liver is
refusing to eat or drink. He is alert and oriented, and states that he has no desire to eat,
which is causing the family great distress. In order to best address the client and family,
you should:

-Educate the family that this is normal behavior in this situation

, 14. Of the following agents, which is least likely to cause a chronic or recurrent cough?
Gabapentin

15. Which behavior suggests that an older adult who has lost their life partner is
successfully managing the exploration stage of the adjustment process?

-Smiles when reminiscing about the trips they took over the years

16. The area in which nurse practitioners have the greatest effect on the safe, effective
medication therapy of an older client is:

-educating the client to all aspects of the medication.

17. The following precautions are beneficial in minimizing an older adult's risk of being a
victim of fraud except:

-Rely on the advice of people who only friends have recommended.

18. The nurse is most concerned by observing which of the following during an older
client's physical assessment:

-a slightly raised irregular patch that is bluish black in color

19.Which reaction to the loss of a spouse or long-term partner is a unique example of
older adult male bereavement?

-Remarrying within months of the loss

20. When developing a teaching plan for an older, newly diagnosed diabetic client, the
nurse practitioner best ensures an understanding of oral hypoglycemic medications
when providing:
-oral explanations and sending the client home with a written copy

21. Which factor is the greatest barrier to an older adult living independently?

-Deficits in vision and/or hearing resulting in safety issues

22. In order to focus on the older population with the greatest risk for suicide the nurse
practitioner would conduct a depression screening that targets:

-White men

23. Which housing arrangement would best address the family who wants to provide
housing for an older family member who has a large degree of physical and cognitive
independence and a desire to be closely involved with the family?

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