Geriatrics Exam 1 UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Geriatrics
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Geriatrics
Geriatrics Exam 1 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The board of a large chain of hospitals has commissioned a strategic plan to meet the care
needs of baby boomers in coming years. When developing a plan for the future, which
characteristic would be most important to incorporate in...
Geriatrics Exam 1 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The board of a large chain of hospitals has commissioned a strategic plan to meet the care
needs of baby boomers in coming years. When developing a plan for the future, which
characteristic would be most important to incorporate into the plan? Select all that apply.
A)Baby boomers typically have fewer children to help with care later than those of earlier
generations. B)Adjusting for inflation, baby boomers have lower incomes than their parents
had.
C)Due to technology, baby boomers have more leisure time than other adults.
D)Baby boomers perform physical exercise more frequently than other adults.
E)The educational level of baby boomers is usually lower than preceding generations. -
Correct Answer- A and D
When planning a community teaching fair for older adults, the nurse should include
information about which most prevalent chronic conditions in older adults? (Select all that
apply.)
A)Orthopedic impairments
B)High blood pressure
C)Diverticulitis
D)Varicose veins
E)Diabetes mellitus - Correct Answer- A, B, D, E
An older adult is experiencing an age-related decrease in hydrochloric acid production. The
nurse should assess for what potential consequences of this? Select all that apply.
A)Decrease in calcium absorption
B)Decrease in vitamin B12 absorption
C)Decrease in iron absorption
D)Decrease in folic acid absorption
E)Decrease in protein absorption - Correct Answer- A, B, C, D
, What potential causes should the nurse consider when determining nursing care for an older
client with xerostomia? Select all that apply.
A)Age-related decline in saliva production B(Medication effects
C)Sjogren's syndrome
D)Mouth breathing
E)Poor dentition - Correct Answer- A, B, C, D
The nurse is providing discharge instructions about oropharyngeal dysphagia for an older
adult client. What information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A)"Your condition causes difficulty transferring food or liquid from the mouth to the
pharynx."
B)"Your condition causes difficulty transferring food or liquid from the throat to the
esophagus."
C)"Your ability to swallow will likely improve after a few weeks of a soft-textured and liquid
diet."
D)"You will have to take safety measures to prevent aspiration, even though this is a normal,
age-related change."
E)"Your condition is associated with a high risk of developing cancer." - Correct Answer- A
and B
The nurse assesses an older client's nutritional status. Which anthropometric measurement
should the nurse use to help determine if the client is experiencing protein-calorie
malnutrition?
A)height
B)weight
C)triceps skinfold
D)mid-arm circumference - Correct Answer- D
The nurse is discussing nutritional health with an 89-year-old client. The client's total protein
level is 5 (abnormally low). A decrease in which factor would the nurse interpret as a
potential pathological process rather than a normal age-related change?
A)Amounts of pepsinogen released in the stomach B)Peristalsis of the esophagus and
stomach
C)Taste sensations,decreasing food intake
D)Number of teeth and chewing ability - Correct Answer- D
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