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NSG4067 SU01 Gerontological Nursing week 3 quiz

Question 1

An older African-American client shares that they, "Don't hear as well as they used to."

Responding based on evidence-based data, the nurse will:

Question 1 options:

Inquire as to whether the client has tinnitus.

Assess the client for middle ear fluid accumulation.

Ask whether the client has ever been diagnosed with otosclerosis.

Check the client's ears for a cerumen impaction.

Question 2

The major focus regarding nursing education for the older adult regarding the use of herbal

supplements is the:

Question 2 options:

High risk of herbal overdose since the manufacturing process lacks effective controls.

Likelihood that the client will substitute herbals for more expensive prescribed medications.

Expense of the herbal supplements since they are seldom covered by insurance.

Possibility of herbals interaction dangerously with the client's prescribed medications.

Question 3

When comparing the Older American's Resources and Services (OARS) with the Katz index

of ADLs, what is true?

Question 3 options:

The Katz index and the OARS both measure only ADL performance.

The OARS is a comprehensive assessment tool that measures ability in five areas; the Katz

index measures only ADL performance.

, The OARS is used only for older adults in the long-term care setting; the Katz index is used

in all settings.

The OARS is not valid for use in older adults who are cognitively impaired, whereas the Katz

index is.

Question 4

The nurse is recommending that a client diagnosed with moderate stage Alzheimer's disease

attend a support group when he becomes defensive about not driving his automobile and the

effects it will have on, "being stuck at home." Which is the priority outcome expected for this

client when attending the group sessions?

Question 4 options:

Facilitates socialization thus minimizing the effects of social isolation.

Helps with minimizing the loss as a factor in causing depression.

Provides caregivers with respite while assuring the client is well attended to.

Allows for the opportunity for a mental health professional to assess the client.

Question 5

Which intervention is therapeutic when facilitating communication with a cognitively

impaired older client? Select all that apply.

Question 5 options:

Explain a task using simple, concise phrasing and one step at a time.

Give instructions to a group whenever possible to provide peer support.

Allow for additional time for the client to respond to questions or directions.

Use non-verbal as well as verbal cues to help get your message across to the client.

Speak loudly to gain and retain the client's attention.

Question 6

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