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NURS 210 Exam 2024| NUR 210 ActualExam Latest Update 2024 Questions and
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The student nurse examines a 62-year-old patient and reports to the
preceptor that the patient appears to have an infection in an untreated
laceration on the calf. The student is unsure of the assessment
because the patient does not have a fever. The preceptor correctly
explains that the older adult often does not have a fever with an
infection. -ANSWER-T
The nurse uses the mnemonic DIAPERS to assess for urinary
incontinence in an older adult patient. The "P" indicates
pharmaceuticals. -ANSWER-T
Mr. Chin, 82 years old, comes to the office for a routine examination.
The nurse notices a somewhat high-pitched murmur in the second
right intercostal space during systole. It does not radiate, and the rest
of his examination findings are within expected parameters for age.
Which is true of the most likely cause of this murmur? -ANSWER-It
carries with it increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
A nurse assesses a client's blood pressure and the findings suggest
orthostatic hypotension. Which area should the nurse emphasize
during client education? -ANSWER-Prevention of falls
A nurse assesses the skin of an older adult's forearms and observes
purpura. The nurse interprets this finding as indicative of which issue?
-ANSWER-Vascular fragility
,A client has come to the clinic for a routine checkup. The client is 77
years old, weighs 198 pounds (89.8 kg), stands 5'4" (162.5 cm), and
lives alone. The client's B/P is 147/89, pulse is 80, and respirations
18. The nurse is planning client teaching. What is an appropriate topic
to include in the teaching plan? -ANSWER-Encouraging a diet that
supports a normal BMI
Mrs. Geller is somewhat quiet today. She has several bruises of
different colours on the ulnar aspects of her forearms and on her
abdomen. She otherwise has no complaints, and her diabetes and
hypertension are well managed. Her son from out of state
accompanies her today and has recently moved in to help her. What
should the nurse suspect? -ANSWER-Elder abuse
With a client suspected of suffering from presbycusis, the nurse would
expect difficulty hearing: -ANSWER-High-pitched sounds
The nurse is assessing an older adult. Which assessment finding
would the nurse recognize as a finding associated with aging? -
ANSWER-Kyphosis
An elderly client visits her community health clinic with an outbreak of
vesicles on her skin. She tests positive for the herpes zoster virus.
The nurse should recognize this condition as which of the following? -
ANSWER-Shingles
Which intervention should the nurse suggest to a client to improve the
condition of dry skin? -ANSWER-Use lanolin-based products
A nurse is working with an 88-year-old client who has developed
stress incontinence. In this case, as in all cases, the nurse should
understand that which of the following is the key to recognizing
,pathology and illness in the very old? -ANSWER-Knowing the
person's baseline functional status and recognizing deviations from it
A nurse assesses a client's blood pressure and the findings suggest
orthostatic hypotension. Which area should the nurse emphasize
during client education? -ANSWER-Prevention of falls
An older adult client has come to the clinic with new complaints of
fatigue, constipation, and cold intolerance. The nurse would refer the
client for what type of testing? -ANSWER-Assessment of thyroid
function
The nurse has assessed and informed the healthcare provider of a
brown-colored lesion on an older client's left cheek. The lesion is
diagnosed as solar lentigines. What is the nurse's best action? -
ANSWER-Encourage the client to wear sunscreen daily.
A hospitalized client develop thrombocytopenia. Which lab result does
the nurse expect in this client? -ANSWER-Platelet count less than
100,000
A sign of infection in the elder that is more common than fever is -
ANSWER-confusion
Some symptoms are common in elderly clients. Which of the following
is less likely to be a common problem in old age? -ANSWER-Fever
A key area to assess in older adults with chronic respiratory or cardiac
problems and some constant degree of dyspnea is -ANSWER-the
degree to which dyspnea affects daily function.
, An older client demonstrates mental status changes after being
diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which finding suggests that
this client is experiencing delirium? -ANSWER-experiencing visual
hallucinations
An older client who typically weights 160 lbs. appears withdrawn and
disheveled and causes the nurse to be concerned since the last visit a
month ago. For which body weight should the nurse conduct a
complete nutritional assessment? -ANSWER-152 lbs.
An elderly male client presents to the health care clinic with reports of
urinary frequency, nocturia, and difficulty starting his stream. A nurse
knows that the most common cause of these symptoms is what
condition? -ANSWER-Benign prostatic hypertrophy
A nurse assesses an elderly client and determines that the client is at
risk for falls. Which interventions are appropriate to reduce the
incidence of actual falls the client incurs? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER-Remind the client to ask for assistance
Remove rugs or other loose carpet
Assist with exercise to strengthen lower extremities
It is summer and an 82-year-old woman arrives at the emergency
room from her home after seeing her primary care physician 2 days
ago, when she had been started on an antibiotic. Today, she does not
know where she is or what year it is. What could be a likely cause? -
ANSWER-Delirium
Which of the following represents an age-related change in the lungs?
-ANSWER-Decreased chest wall compliance
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