Question 1

The nurse is completing a functional health pattern assessment with an older client. Which assessment finding reflects the cognitive-perceptual category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participates in church choir 
B)  Volunteers for political functions 
C)  Attends meditation classes weekly 
D)  Attends self-help seminars 
A)  Participates in church choir 
B)  Volunteers for political functions 
C)  Attends meditation classes weekly 
D)  Attends self-help seminars

Question 2

During a home visit, an older client recovering from cardiac surgery is concerned about weakness and not being able to enjoy dancing with the spouse anymore. What would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make to the client?

Accepted Answer

A)  "In time, your strength will return so you can return to your activities." 
B)  "Tell me more about not feeling able to do what you want to do." 
C)  "Dancing is a strenuous activity and may no longer be appropriate for you." 
D)  "Do you think you are working hard enough to return to that type of activity?" 
A)  "In time, your strength will return so you can return to your activities." 
B)  "Tell me more about not feeling able to do what you want to do." 
C)  "Dancing is a strenuous activity and may no longer be appropriate for you." 
D)  "Do you think you are working hard enough to return to that type of activity?"

Question 3

The nurse caring for older clients wants to return to school to become a gerontological nursing specialist. Which criteria would the nurse need to achieve in order to fulfill this career goal? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Been a practicing nurse for at least 2 years, with 2,000 unsupervised clinical practice hours. 
B)  Complete at least 500 supervised hours of providing care to older clients. 
C)  Have a gerontological nurse manager recommend the nurse for the credential. 
D)  Complete a course in advanced pathophysiology and pharmacology. 
E)  Receive their doctor of nursing practice degree. 
A)  Been a practicing nurse for at least 2 years, with 2,000 unsupervised clinical practice hours. 
B)  Complete at least 500 supervised hours of providing care to older clients. 
C)  Have a gerontological nurse manager recommend the nurse for the credential. 
D)  Complete a course in advanced pathophysiology and pharmacology. 
E)  Receive their doctor of nursing practice degree.

Question 4

After an assessment, the nurse determines that the diagnosis of constipation is appropriate for an older client recovering from surgery. What would be a goal for this nursing diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease the frequency of narcotic pain medication administration. 
B)  Explain the importance of hydration and activity in regard to constipation. 
C)  Drink at least 800 ml of non-caffeinated and nonalcoholic beverages each day. 
D)  Evacuate a formed bowel movement at least every 2 days with minimal distress. 
A)  Decrease the frequency of narcotic pain medication administration. 
B)  Explain the importance of hydration and activity in regard to constipation. 
C)  Drink at least 800 ml of non-caffeinated and nonalcoholic beverages each day. 
D)  Evacuate a formed bowel movement at least every 2 days with minimal distress.

Question 5

The nurse supports an older client's autonomy; which decision supports this ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Client wants to see case management for Medicaid resources. 
B)  Client decides to stop further chemotherapy treatments. 
C)  Client is given more education regarding medication side effects. 
D)  Client treatment information is kept from client because of family request. 
A)  Client wants to see case management for Medicaid resources. 
B)  Client decides to stop further chemotherapy treatments. 
C)  Client is given more education regarding medication side effects. 
D)  Client treatment information is kept from client because of family request.

The nurse is completing a functional health pattern assessment with an older client. Which assessment finding reflects the cognitive-perceptual category?

During a home visit, an older client recovering from cardiac surgery is concerned about weakness and not being able to enjoy dancing with the spouse anymore. What would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make to the client?

The nurse caring for older clients wants to return to school to become a gerontological nursing specialist. Which criteria would the nurse need to achieve in order to fulfill this career goal? Select all that apply.

After an assessment, the nurse determines that the diagnosis of constipation is appropriate for an older client recovering from surgery. What would be a goal for this nursing diagnosis?

The nurse supports an older client's autonomy; which decision supports this ethical principle?

Principles of Gerontology

Principles of Geriatrics

Cultural Diversity

Nutrition and Aging

Pharmacology and Older Adults

Psychological and Cognitive Function

Sleep and the Older Adult

Pain Management

Violence and Elder Mistreatment

Care at the End of Life

The Integument

The Mouth and Oral Cavity

Sensation: Hearing, Vision, Taste, Touch, and Smell

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Genitourinary and Renal Systems

The Musculoskeletal System

The Endocrine System

The Gastrointestinal System

The Hematologic System

The Neurologic System

The Immune System

Caring for Frail Elders With Comorbidities

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Exam 2: Contemporary Gerontological Nursing

The nurse is completing a functional health pattern assessment with an older client. Which assessment finding reflects the cognitive-perceptual category?

During a home visit, an older client recovering from cardiac surgery is concerned about weakness and not being able to enjoy dancing with the spouse anymore. What would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make to the client?

The nurse caring for older clients wants to return to school to become a gerontological nursing specialist. Which criteria would the nurse need to achieve in order to fulfill this career goal? Select all that apply.

After an assessment, the nurse determines that the diagnosis of constipation is appropriate for an older client recovering from surgery. What would be a goal for this nursing diagnosis?

The nurse supports an older client's autonomy; which decision supports this ethical principle?

Principles of Gerontology

Principles of Geriatrics

Cultural Diversity

Nutrition and Aging

Pharmacology and Older Adults

Psychological and Cognitive Function

Sleep and the Older Adult

Pain Management

Violence and Elder Mistreatment

Care at the End of Life

The Integument

The Mouth and Oral Cavity

Sensation: Hearing, Vision, Taste, Touch, and Smell

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Genitourinary and Renal Systems

The Musculoskeletal System

The Endocrine System

The Gastrointestinal System

The Hematologic System

The Neurologic System

The Immune System

Caring for Frail Elders With Comorbidities

Filters