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Full Test Bank For
Advanced Practice Nursing In The Care Of Older Adults Third Edition
By Evelyn G. Kennedy-Malone, Laurie; Duffy. (2022 – 2025 By Evelyn G. Kennedy-Malone )
100% Verified Answers To All Chapters {01 – 23}.

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, Advanced Practice Nursing In The Care Of Older Adults Third Edition


Table Of Contents
Unit I: The Healthy Older Adult ..................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1: Changes With Aging ................................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2: Health Promotion .................................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 3: Exercise In Older Adults ........................................................................................................ 24
Chapter 4: Nutritional Support In The Older Adult ................................................................................. 35
Chapter 5: Settings Of Care..................................................................................................................... 44
Unit Ii: Assessment...................................................................................................................................... 55
Chapter 6: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment .................................................................................. 55
Chapter 7: Symptoms And Syndromes ................................................................................................... 66
Unit Iii: Treating Disorders .......................................................................................................................... 79
Chapter 8: Dermatological Disorders...................................................................................................... 79
Chapter 9: Head, Neck, And Face Disorders ........................................................................................... 90
Chapter 10: Cardiovascular Disorders .................................................................................................. 101
Chapter 11: Respiratory Disorders........................................................................................................ 113
Chapter 12: Peripheral Vascular Disorders ........................................................................................... 124
Chapter 13: Gastrointestinal Disorders ................................................................................................ 135
Chapter 14: Renal And Urological Disorders......................................................................................... 146
Chapter 15: Gynecological Disorders .................................................................................................... 159
Chapter 16: Musculoskeletal Disorders ................................................................................................ 172
Chapter 17: Central And Peripheral Nervous System Disorders .......................................................... 183
Chapter 18: Endocrine And Metabolic Disorders ................................................................................. 194
Chapter 19: Hematological Disorders ................................................................................................... 205
Chapter 20: Psychosocial Disorders ...................................................................................................... 208
Unit Iv: Complex Illness ............................................................................................................................. 227
Chapter 21: Polypharmacy .................................................................................................................... 227
Chapter 22: Chronic Illness And The Aprn ............................................................................................. 240
Chapter 23: Palliative Care And End-Of-Life Care .................................................................................. 253

, Advanced Practice Nursing In The Care Of Older Adults Third Edition


Unit I: The Healthy Older Adult
Chapter 1: Changes With Aging

1. Mrs. Smith, 75 Years Old, Reports That She Is Weak, Has Difficulty Urinating, And Is Dehydrated.
Although She Is Afebrile, The Nurse Conducts A Thorough Physical Examination, Including Urinalysis And
Complete Blood Count (Cbc). The Total Assessment Is Necessary Because:

1. All Body Systems Interact, And Symptoms Could Indicate A Variety Of Diagnoses.

2. The Symptoms Are Vague And May Be Signs Of Aging.

3. There May Be Other Signs Or Symptoms More Indicative Of The Condition.

4. Mrs. Smith May Not Be Reporting All Significant Information. - 1. Answer: 1 Page: 2




Feedback>> 1.

The Clinician Must Be Aware That All The Systems Interact And, In Doing So, Can Increase The Older
Person's Vulnerability To Illness/Disease.

2.

The Nurse Must Not Attribute Symptoms Only To The Aging Process. 3.

There May Be Comorbidities Accompanying This Condition. 4.

Assumptions Of Not Reporting Properly May Not Be True.



2.A Patient With Renal Disease Has Blood Work Drawn, And The Results Show An Increase In Serum
Creatinine. The Nurse Practitioner Needs To Know Which Of The Following Laboratory Values Before
Ordering Medications?



1. Cbc

2. Culture And Sensitivity Of The Urine

3. Creatinine Clearance

4. Uric Acid Levels - 2. Answer: 3

Page: 3

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Feedback>> 1.

A Cbc Will Not Evaluate Kidney Function For A Patient With Renal Disease. 2.



A Culture And Sensitivity Test Reflects The Presence Of An Infection And The Antibiotic To Which The
Organism Is Sensitive.

3.

The Calculation Of Creatinine Clearance Provides An Estimation Of Renal Function. 4.

Uric Acid Level Is Elevated In The Presence Of Gout.



3. Which Of The Following Statements Is True Regarding Diagnostic Testing?



1. A Test Is Ordered For A Specific Purpose.

2. A Test Is The Most Invasive Available.

3. There Is No Need To Discuss Results With The Patient.

4. If A Test Is Needed, It Should Be Ordered Regardless Of Risk To The Patient. - 3. Answer: 1 Page:
3




Feedback>> 1.

The Nurse Practitioner Should Have A Plan For The Use Of Each Test Result Value Obtained. 2.

When Considering Which Laboratory Tests To Order, It Is Worth Remembering The Doctrine Primum No
Nnocere—First, Do No Harm.

3.

Once Laboratory Tests Are Available For Review, Tests Results Should Be Discussed With The Patient,
With Abnormal Test Results Interpreted For The Aging Individual And Addressed With The Patient And
Caregivers. 4.

Any Risks Involved In Laboratory Testing Must Be Considered Concerning The Patient's Clinical Condition
And Weighed Against The Test's Expected Benefits.



4. Janey, 25 Years Old, May Experience Arthritis Differently Than 65-Year-Old Mrs. Johnson
Because:

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