2024 ATI GERONTOLOGY FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a terminal illness. the
client tells the nurse " I just want to live one more month so i can see my
grand child get married" which of the following in Kubler-ross stages of grief
should the nurse identify the client is experiencing? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSBargaining
bargaining is the third stage of grief according to kubler-ross. bargaining
represents a last effort at overcoming death by earning longer life. trying to
put off death for on last major celebration in the client's life, like the
marriage of a grandchild, is a form of bargaining
a nurse at a long term care facility is contributing to a plan for an older adult
client who has dementia. which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan? - CORRECT-ANSWERSuse photographs as memory
triggers
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who is healthy and
has chronic constipation about establishing a bowel retraining program.
which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSIncrease the fiber content of your diet
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client about osteoporosis.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSBrisk walking will help prevent bones loss
A nurse in an assisted living facility is assisting in the care of an older adult
client who moved in 3 months ago following the death of his partner. The
client reports awakening in the morning and admits to feeling very sad. The
nurse should identify then the client is experiencing which of the following
types of grief. - CORRECT-ANSWERSAcute grief
the client experiencing acute grief will have both somatic and psychological
manifestations of distress, such as the inability to sleep well profound
sadness. the nurse should identify that this client is experiencing acute grief
, and further evaluate his support system, concurrent stressors in his life, and
his ability to manage stress
A nurse is collecting data from an 85 yr old client. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDifferences in pulse strength between lower extremities
a difference in pulse strength can indicate a vascular complication.
assessment of the peripheral vascular system should also include
temperature, color, sensation, edema, and skin integrity of both the upper
and lower extremities. the nurse should identify any differences in symmetry
of these findings and report them.
A nurse is reviewing the records of a group of older adults. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as an unexpected manifestation
of the aging process - CORRECT-ANSWERSObesity
the nurse should recognize that although obesity is found among a large
percentage of the older adult population, this is an unexpected finding and
can lead to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke
A nurse is assisting with the admission of an older adult client who has
urinary incontinence and smells strongly of urine. The clients partner who
has been caring for her a home, states the he is sorry and embarrassed
about the unpleasant smell. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt must be difficult to care for someone
who is incontinence
the nurse should use therapeutic responses such as acknowledgement and
empathy when addressing the client's partner. this response is
nonjudgmental and acknowledges the effort the client's partner has made,
the use of therapeutic communication also encourages further discussion
and provides the nurse with an opportunity to teach and to evaluate the
need for assistance in the home
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is expressing feelings of grief
and longing for his earlier life. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - CORRECT-ANSWERSListen attentively and allow the client to
talk about the past
the nurse should encourage the client to reminisce as a means of dealing
with his feelings of grief and longing. this is the therapeutic technique of
offering self. listening to the client allows for venting of the client's feelings
about the loss of a healthy, active life. according to erikson's theory,
reminiscence is a necessary activity for older adults, who are in the stage of
integrity vs despair
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