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Geriatrics (GERI) Exam 2 Practice Questions with 100% Correct Answers
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After reviewing the medication list the nurse instructs an older
person on the sources of dietary calcium. Which medication caused
the nurse to make this clinical determination?
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Colchicine Digitalis
, Furosemide Acetaminophen
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The nurse notes that an older person who has lost 5 kg over the last
month has a reduction in muscle mass of the arms and legs. Which
action should the nurse recommend to improve this person's health
status?
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Increase amount of caloric Decrease amount of physical
intake activity
Decrease amount of fluid intake Increase protein intake
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The nurse reviews prescriptions written for an older person. Which
medication should the nurse question before administering the
medication?
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Morphine Methadone
Propoxyphene Fentanyl
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An older resident in a skilled-nursing facility has lost 10% of total
body weight over the last 2 months. Which health problem most
likely contributed to this resident's unintentional weight loss?
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Polypharmacy Diverticular disease
Stage 3 pressure ulcer Lactose intolerance
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5 of 50
Term
The nurse notes that an older person has a score of 7 on the
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). What does this information
indicate to the nurse?
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The person is a poor sleeper The person has good sleep duration
The person experiences sleep
The person is a good sleeper
latency
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During a home visit the older person reminds the nurse to lock the
door and keep the blinds closed because the neighbors are outside
talking about the older person. What should the nurse include when
assessing this person?
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