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2024 VERIFIED GERIATRIC NURSING PRE-TEST FINAL EXAM REVIEW, WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 VERIFIED GERIATRICNURSING PRE-TEST FINAL EXAM
REVIEW, WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
The progression of intermittent claudication is measured by the: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSdistance walked before leg pain starts.
An early sign of alcohol withdrawal is: - CORRECT-ANSWERSdiaphoresis.
For an individual with age-related hearing loss, which sound is most difficult
to hear? - CORRECT-ANSWERSA young child talking in a cafeteria line
Pain of gastrointestinal origin is best differentiated from pain of cardiac origin
by the presence of: - CORRECT-ANSWERSsubsternal chest discomfort
When the gerontological nurse in a clinic asks a 70-year-old man about his
sexual activity, he begins to cry and says, "I feel so bad for my wife; she is
only 60, and I can't seem to satisfy her as often as I used to." Which is the
nurse's most appropriate response? - CORRECT-ANSWERS"Certain body
functions, such as erections, slow down with age. Could you tell me more
about your sexual relations? For instance, how often do you have
intercourse?"
An alert and oriented 82-year-old woman, who lives with her daughter, has
been admitted to the hospital with bruises about the face and head. The
daughter reports that her mother fell. Which behavior by the daughter raises
the greatest suspicion of elder abuse? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRefusing to
leave her mother alone to answer questions
In teaching an older adult client, the gerontological nurse's most appropriate
initial strategy is to: - CORRECT-ANSWERSassess the client and individualize
the teaching methods.
In preparing a presentation for older adults, a gerontological nurse keeps in
mind that: - CORRECT-ANSWERSolder adult learners are heterogeneous due
to diverse educational experiences and learning strategies.
, Members of a family are caring for their father at home. Which statement by
a family member indicates a need for teaching and caregiver instruction -
CORRECT-ANSWERS"Dad has gotten lazy about his bathroom habits. He
blames his arthritis medication for his toileting accidents."
When hospital quality assurance indicators are assigned, the nursing staff
strives to - CORRECT-ANSWERSidentify high-risk, high-volume, or problem-
prone areas
The most appropriate environment for a person with chronic dementia is one
that - CORRECT-ANSWERScontains familiar objects.
In assessing the lighting for a patient with glaucoma, the gerontological
nurse knows that: - CORRECT-ANSWERSlower levels of light are needed.
A 63-year-old patient is returning home after being hospitalized for injuries
received during a robbery and home invasion. Although neighborhood
robberies are rampant, the patient has lived in the same house for 50 years
and does not want to move. The patient receives a monthly social security
check. The gerontological nurse's most appropriate step is to: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSadvise the patient to arrange for someone to visit regularly or
move into the home.
A gerontological nurse in a daycare program for older adults observes that
the participants have long toenails, corns, calluses, and other problems
indicating a need for better foot care. What is the nurse's best action? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSDeveloping an educational program on foot health and
arranging for podiatry services at the site
The occurrence of tuberculosis in the older adult is significantly increased
among individuals who: - CORRECT-ANSWERSreside in institutions.
Which type of fracture has the highest morbidity and mortality in the older
adult? - CORRECT-ANSWERSHip
The primary reason for establishing quality improvement committees at
long-term care facilities is to: - CORRECT-ANSWERSprovide quality care
based on measurable data.
An accrediting body evaluates a nursing home by monitoring the number of
residents who developed pressure ulcers and urinary tract infections. What
type of audit is being conducted? - CORRECT-ANSWERSOutcomes
A gerontological nurse is creating a staff development program for a unit. To
assess the staff's learning needs, the nurse's best approach is to ask staff
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