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Geriatrics NCLEX Questions with correct answersB. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in
long-term care facilities. Correct Answer-Which statement is true
regarding falls in the elderly?
A. Most falls occur in the garage.
B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in
long-term care facilities.
C. Fall risk decreases with addition of medications.
D. Sedatives reduce the risk of falls.
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less
irritating. Correct Answer-Appropriate nursing care for a patient with
urinary incontinence is to:
A. insert an indwelling Foley catheter.
B. order oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan).
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less
irritating.
D. recommend herbal approaches to reduce incontinence.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads Correct Answer-A
nursing intervention for a patient with constipation is to:
A. avoid the urge to defecate.
B. limit fluid intake.
C. give prune juice with a noncarbonated drink.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads.
, C. at a higher risk for pneumonia Correct Answer-A patient with
dysphagia is:
A. fed only for pleasure.
B. at low risk for nutritional deficits.
C. at higher risk for pneumonia.
D. able to drink thin liquids.
B. macular degeneration Correct Answer-Age-related eye changes may
include:
A. increased visual accommodation.
B. macular degeneration.
C. non-preventable blindness as a result of glaucoma.
D. decreased ability of pupil to respond to light changes.
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity.
Correct Answer-Nurses' knowledge of sexuality in the older adult
population should include:
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity.
B. Sexual response time is unchanged.
C. Ability to achieve orgasm declines.
D. Dryness of the vaginal walls is associated with pelvic inflammatory
disease.
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