NSG 1125 Exam I Practice Questions With Complete Solutions

NSG 1125 Exam I Practice Questions With Complete
Solutions

2. A factor in skin problems common to older adults is: (Select
all that apply.)

1. Skin tends to be dry because of increased gland activity.

2. Hair becomes thicker and grows more slowly.

3. Nails become thin and more brittle.

4. Fewer nutrients are available from the reduced diet.

5. Skin is less elastic and more fragile. Correct Answer Nails
become thin and more brittle.

Skin is less elastic and more fragile.

An older adult may need to be reeducated on how to lift safely
because: (Select all that apply.)

1. Muscles and bones lose strength as one ages.

2. Bone density is decreased.

3. Muscle mass is decreased, and posture has changed.

4. Memory decreases with age. Correct Answer Muscles and
bones lose strength as one ages.

, Bone density is decreased.

Muscle mass is decreased, and posture has changed.

Considering the chain of infection, a vector might be:
1. An uninfected patient.
2. Staphylococcus bacteria.
3. A tick carrying Lyme disease.
4. A contaminated water supply. Correct Answer A tick
carrying Lyme disease.

Does this safety finding require immediate intervention?


Breakfast tray on bedside table Correct Answer No

Does this safety finding require immediate intervention?

Evidence of brown fluid on floor near bedside table Correct
Answer Yes

Does this safety finding require immediate intervention?

Morning newspaper on the floor near the bed Correct Answer
Yes

Does this safety finding require immediate intervention?

Patient ambulating in room wearing too-large slippers Correct
Answer Yes