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Gerontological Nursing Final Exam Questions And Correct Answers A client newly diagnosed with diabetes tells the nurse, "I'm fearful and nervous about having to cope with this disease." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? - answer"It's true that you will have to make some cha...

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Gerontological Nursing Final Exam
Questions And Correct Answers


A client newly diagnosed with diabetes tells the nurse, "I'm fearful and nervous about having to
cope with this disease." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? - answer✔"It's
true that you will have to make some changes but these changes will help control your diabetes."
A nurse is conducting an educational program for a client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
The nurse determines that the teaching has been successful based on which outcome? Select all
that apply. - answer✔-Demonstration of the correct method of blood glucose testing
-Demonstration of the proper technique for medication administration
-Verbalization of understanding of diabetes and its management
A 75-year-old adult is a new attendee at strength training class. Which schedule would be most
appropriate for this client to engage in? - answer✔Twelve repetitions with low-weight free
weights at least twice weekly.
The nurse is presenting a seminar for older adults experiencing integumentary problems. Which
statement would the nurse most likely provide about the use of alternative therapies? -
answer✔"You need to tell your health care provider about alternative therapies in use."
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a 78-year-old resident of a long-term care facility
diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Which intervention would need to be modified? -
answer✔Phrase questions and directions in a simple and understandable manner applicable to the
client's decreased cognition.
A client is prescribed Larodopa as part of the treatment plan for Parkinson's disease. When
teaching the client about this drug, which item would the nurse encourage the client to avoid? -
answer✔Foods high in vitamin B 6
A gerontological nurse is conducting a program for staff nurses at a long-term care facility about
older adults and sensory function. When discussing this topic, which information would the
nurse most likely include? Select all that apply. - answer✔- "Sensory deficits are a threat not
only to quality of life but to safety as well."

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- "Sensory losses commonly lead to impaired communication."
- "Sensory deficits make it difficult to interpret the older adult's physical environment."
- "Sensory deficits have a negative effect on older adults' social relationships."
During client education of a 71-year-old who has a recent diagnosis of diabetes, the nurse has
emphasized the importance of consistently maintaining blood glucose levels within the normal
range rather than simply reacting to high or low levels. Which test would the nurse most likely
identify as providing the best evaluation of the client's blood sugar control over time? -
answer✔Hemoglobin A1c
A gerontological nurse is conducting a program for a group of nurses working at the long-term
care facility about aging and musculoskeletal functioning. Which statement would the nurse
most likely include when describing this relationship? - answer✔A combination of age-related
reduction in muscle mass and inactivity decreases musculoskeletal function.
A 70-year-old client has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The nurse is working with
the client and family, teaching them about communicating with the client. Which information
would the nurse incorporate into the discussion? - answer✔The disease progresses slowly with
therapy helping to minimize disability.
An exercise physiologist approaches the gerontological nurse manager at a local assisted living
facility about beginning an exercise program for the clients at the facility. When developing the
program, which characteristic would the nurse manager require as being most important for the
program to include? - answer✔Addressing cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and strength
training
The nurse plans care for a client who has had gradual vision loss. Which of the following should
the nurse include in the care plan? - answer✔A clock that chimes the hour in the client's living
room
The nurse is assessing an older adult client's hearing. Which finding would lead the nurse to
suspect that the client is experiencing a problem? Select all that apply. - answer✔- Client looks
directly at speaker's lips during interview
- Client leans head to one side
-Client consistently asking, "What did you say?"
- Client asks to have words repeated
A gerontological nurse is participating at a community health fair and is providing information to
older adults about ways to promote healthy sensory function. Which suggestion would the nurse

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