Question 1

Which of these hygiene needs does not diminish with aging?

Accepted Answer

A) bathing 
B) foot care 
C) oral care 
D) hair care 
A) bathing 
B) foot care 
C) oral care 
D) hair care

Question 2

Which of these changes in the integumentary system are part of normal aging?

Accepted Answer

A) increased nail growth 
B) hypopigmentation 
C) decreased melanin production 
D) increased sensitivity to pressure 
A) increased nail growth 
B) hypopigmentation 
C) decreased melanin production 
D) increased sensitivity to pressure

Question 3

Which of these nursing interventions would be MOST important for a client who has Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs). 
B) Arrange a therapeutic,calm,safe,consistent care environment. 
C) Serve favorite foods. 
D) Observe for improvement in mental status. 
A) Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs). 
B) Arrange a therapeutic,calm,safe,consistent care environment. 
C) Serve favorite foods. 
D) Observe for improvement in mental status.

Question 4

Which theory of aging states that there is decreased interaction between the older person and others in his or her social system that is considered to be inevitable,mutual,and acceptable to both the individual and society?

Accepted Answer

A) activity theory 
B) collagen theory 
C) continuity theory 
D) disengagement theory 
A) activity theory 
B) collagen theory 
C) continuity theory 
D) disengagement theory

Question 5

Which of these factors will create a rapid increase in the number of people over the age of 65 in the years 2010 to 2030?

Accepted Answer

A) During these years the baby boomers will reach age 65. 
B) Individuals in this age category are taking better care of themselves. 
C) Medical technology has allowed people to live longer. 
D) People over age 65 are living an average of 25 years longer. 
A) During these years the baby boomers will reach age 65. 
B) Individuals in this age category are taking better care of themselves. 
C) Medical technology has allowed people to live longer. 
D) People over age 65 are living an average of 25 years longer.

Question 6

If an older adult client experiences bowel elimination problems,the nurse should take which of these actions?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the client's health care provider to order a laxative,stool softener,or enema. 
B) Encourage the client to exercise daily. 
C) Help the client monitor fluid intake. 
D) Include adequate protein in the client's diet. 
A) Ask the client's health care provider to order a laxative,stool softener,or enema. 
B) Encourage the client to exercise daily. 
C) Help the client monitor fluid intake. 
D) Include adequate protein in the client's diet.

Question 7

Because older adult clients frequently do not present the usual signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection,the major clinical manifestation may be:

Accepted Answer

A) incontinence 
B) signs of acute confusion 
C) fever of unknown origin 
D) nausea and vomiting 
A) incontinence 
B) signs of acute confusion 
C) fever of unknown origin 
D) nausea and vomiting

Question 8

The nurse is caring for an older adult who is prescribed digoxin.When assessing for the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity,the nurse would expect to see which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) nausea 
B) shaking 
C) incontinence 
D) constipation 
E) cardiac dysrhythmias
F)confusion
G)halos around lights 
A) nausea 
B) shaking 
C) incontinence 
D) constipation 
E) cardiac dysrhythmias
F)confusion
G)halos around lights

Question 9

Which of these nursing interventions would be MOST important for an older adult client who has been diagnosed with depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Assess for verbal or nonverbal signs of suicidal thoughts or intent. 
B) Give the client opportunities for making decisions. 
C) Involve the client in group activities. 
D) Allow the client to remain in the assigned room. 
A) Assess for verbal or nonverbal signs of suicidal thoughts or intent. 
B) Give the client opportunities for making decisions. 
C) Involve the client in group activities. 
D) Allow the client to remain in the assigned room.

Question 10

Which theory of aging states that the occurrence of extreme tension throughout the lifetime causes structural and chemical changes in the body that eventually causes irreversible tissue damage?

Accepted Answer

A) collagen theory 
B) immunity theory 
C) programmed aging 
D) stress theory 
A) collagen theory 
B) immunity theory 
C) programmed aging 
D) stress theory

Exam 50: The Older Adult

Which of these hygiene needs does not diminish with aging?

Which of these changes in the integumentary system are part of normal aging?

Which of these nursing interventions would be MOST important for a client who has Alzheimer's disease?

Which theory of aging states that there is decreased interaction between the older person and others in his or her social system that is considered to be inevitable,mutual,and acceptable to both the individual and society?

Which of these factors will create a rapid increase in the number of people over the age of 65 in the years 2010 to 2030?

If an older adult client experiences bowel elimination problems,the nurse should take which of these actions?

Because older adult clients frequently do not present the usual signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection,the major clinical manifestation may be:

The nurse is caring for an older adult who is prescribed digoxin.When assessing for the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity,the nurse would expect to see which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

Which of these nursing interventions would be MOST important for an older adult client who has been diagnosed with depression?

Which theory of aging states that the occurrence of extreme tension throughout the lifetime causes structural and chemical changes in the body that eventually causes irreversible tissue damage?

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