INVESTIGATED GERIATRICS HESI/FINAL EXAM

INVESTIGATED GERIATRICS HESI/FINAL EXAM Your older female patient is complaining because she is having frequent UTIs. Which normal age-related change is most likely to be a contributing factor? ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER -Decreased bladder muscle tone Which are normal age-related changes? (Select all that apply.) ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER -1 Decreased visual acuity 4 Increased gastric pH 8 Decreased serum albumin 10 Decreased rate of peristalsis What are patients who have had Parkinson disease for 10 years likely to exhibit? (Select all that apply.) ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER -1 Rigidity and tremors when at rest 3 Dementia An older adult is coming to your clinic for treatment for a gastric ulcer. Which treatment would the nurse expect to be ordered? ch.3 - CORRECT ANSWER -Antibiotics What should the nurse explain when discussing expected changes in the female reproductive system to an older adult? ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER -Production of vaginal secretions decreases The nurse performs a skin assessment of an older adult. Which finding is abnormal and needs to be reported? ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER -A dark, elevated patch that bleeds when touched The nurse encourages the patient to maintain a steady weight in the recommended range to decrease risk of which common endocrine disease observed in older adults? ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER -Diabetes mellitus What is the activity that best promotes health maintenance for the typical older adult? ch. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER -One 30-minute walk, 3 to 5 times a week The nurse recognizes that regular dental visits are: ch.4 - CORRECT ANSWER -Recommended on a yearly basis for all older adults, even those with dentures. An older adult does not follow through with health recommendations from the primary health care provider. The older adult does not take prescribed medications or keep medical appointments. Which patient problem should the LPN/LVN anticipate seeing on the care plan? ch. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER -Nonadherence with the treatment plan Which immunizations should older adults receive on a yearly basis? (Select all that apply.) ch. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER -Influenza vaccine When attempting to help an older adult improve his or her health maintenance practices, the nurse will need to assess which factors? (Select all that apply.) ch.4 - CORRECT ANSWER -Cultural beliefs Socioeconomic status Religious beliefs