ATI Gerontology Final, QUIZ ATI Learning Systems RN 3.0 Gerontology, Older Adult Final ATI Questions from previous exams
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ATI Gerontology Final, QUIZ ATI Learning Systems RN 3.0 Gerontology, Older Adult Final ATI Questions from previous exams
a nurse at a long term care facility is contributing to a plan for an older adult client who has dementia. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the p...
ATI Gerontology Final, QUIZ ATI Learning Systems RN 3.0
Gerontology, Older Adult Final ATI Questions from previous
exams
a nurse at a long term care facility is contributing to a plan for an older adult
client who has dementia. which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
use photographs as memory triggers
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who is healthy and has
chronic constipation about establishing a bowel retraining program. which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Increase the fiber content of your diet
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a terminal illness. the client
tells the nurse " I just want to live one more month so i can see my grand child
get married" which of the following in Kubler-ross stages of grief should the
nurse identify the client is experiencing?
Bargaining
A nurse us reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking alendronate
sodium. Which of the following recommendation should the nurse include in the
teaching?
Discontinue the medication if you develop heartburn
A nurse is completing medication reconciliation for an older adult client who is
receiving multiple medications which of the following action should the nurse
take first?
Ask the client about over the counter medications
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of healthy, older adult clients about
age related changes and sexual response. Which of the following changes should
the nurse include as an age related change?
Decreased vaginal lubrication
A nurse is reviewing the basic need of older adult clients with a group of assistive
personnel, which of the following statements should he nurse include?
Deep Sleep is decrease
A Nurse is caring for an older adult client who has moderate hearing loss. Which
of the following action should the nurse take to enhance communication?
Speak at a moderate rate
A nurse is caring for a client and is using a fentanyl transdermal patch for pain
control. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring for this
client?
Avoid using heating patch
A nurse at a long term care facility is reinforcing teaching with an older adult
client about ambulating with a quad cane. Which one of the following statements
should the nurse include in the teaching?
Hold the cane on the stronger side of your body
A nurse is transferring an older adult client who has right sided weakness from
bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following action should t nurse take to provide
a safe transfer?
,Maintain a straight back and bend at the knees
A nurse collecting data from an older adult who has right sided heart failure.
Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority to report?
Weight has increased 0.91 kg (2 lb) in 24 hr.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is using a CPM device following a right knee
replacement. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when applying
the CPM device?
Line up the frame s=joints of the CPM to the clients knee.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client about methods to
improve sleep. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
Go to the bed at the same time everynight
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about skin changes in the older adult client with a
newly licensed nurse. Which of he following findings should the nurse identify as
benign, age related change commonly seen in older adult clients?
Liver spots
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking finasteride.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
I should see a decrease in my PSA levels
A nurse is collecting data afrom an older adult client who reports feeling anxious
about financial concerns and having difficulty sleeping for several months. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
Determine the client's usual sleep habits
A nurse is caring for a client who has aphasia following a stroke. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Present on idea at a time
A nurse is collecting data from an older female client. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as a priority?
Rales heard in the bases of the lungs
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who lives alone. Although the
client is able to answer all questions appropriately, the nurse notes that the client
has a decreased attentions span, expresses feelings of overwhelming sadness,
and has low energy level. The nurse should identify that the client is exhibiting
manifestations of which of the following disorders?
Depression
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who had a right sided stroke
two days ago. For which of the following findings should he nurse notify the
provider immediately?
Increased restlessness
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports that she has just retired
and expresses feelings of loneliness due to the of daily interactions with
coworkers. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Do you know about the local senior group?
A nurse in an adult day care is contributing to the development of treatment plans
for older adult clients. Which of the following therapeutic strategies should the
, nurse use to help clients achieve ericksons developmental task for this age
group?
Reminiscence therapy
A nurse is caring for an adult older client who is on bed rest. Which of the
following foods should the nurse plan to include on the clients breakfast tray to
prevent constipation?
Stewed prunes
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who had total hip
athroplasty abut ambulating with a standard walker. Which of the following action
by the client indicates understanding?
The client moves the walker ahead 15.24 cm (6in) and then steps with the walker
The nurse is assisting in the planning of an immunization clinic for older adults.
At which of the following times should an older adult client receive the influenza
vaccine?
Annually in the fall
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client about osteoporosis.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Brisk walking will help prevent bones loss
A nurse in an assisted living facility is assisting in the care of an older adult client
who moved in 3 months ago following the death of his partner. The client reports
awakening in the morning and admits to feeling very sad. The nurse should
identify then the client is experiencing which of the following types of grief.
Acute grief
A nurse is collecting data from an 85 yr old client. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider?
Differences in pulse strength between lower extremities
A nurse is reviewing the records of a group of older adults. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as an unexpected manifestation of
the aging process
Obesity
A nurse is assisting with the admission of an older adult client who has urinary
incontinence and smells strongly of urine. The clients partner who has been
caring for her a home, states the he is sorry and embarrassed about the
unpleasant smell. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
It must be difficult to care for someone who is incontinence
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is expressing feelings of grief and
longing for his earlier life. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Listen attentively and allow the client to talk about the past
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client with COPD and has been losing weight
about ways to improve his nutritional intake. which of the following statements by
the client indicate and understanding of the teaching?
i should add grated cheese to sauces and vegetables
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a hip fracture and is rating her
pain at 8 on a 0 to 10 scale. Which of the following medications should the nurse
adminster?
oxycodone/acetaminophen 7.5/325 tablet PO
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