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B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities. - ANSWER - Which statement is true regarding falls in the elderly? A. Most falls occur in the garage. B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care fac...

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B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities.
- ANSWER - Which statement is true regarding falls in the elderly?
A. Most falls occur in the garage.
B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities.
C. Fall risk decreases with addition of medications.
D. Sedatives reduce the risk of falls.


C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating. - ANSWER -
Appropriate nursing care for a patient with urinary incontinence is to:
A. insert an indwelling Foley catheter.
B. order oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan).
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating.
D. recommend herbal approaches to reduce incontinence.


D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads - ANSWER - A nursing intervention for a patient
with constipation is to:
A. avoid the urge to defecate.
B. limit fluid intake.
C. give prune juice with a noncarbonated drink.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads.


C. at a higher risk for pneumonia - ANSWER - A patient with dysphagia is:
A. fed only for pleasure.
B. at low risk for nutritional deficits.
C. at higher risk for pneumonia.
D. able to drink thin liquids.

, B. macular degeneration - ANSWER - Age-related eye changes may include:




B. Orthostatic hypotension - ANSWER - A patient is taking a psychotropic medication for
agitation associated with dementia. What is a common side effect of psychotropics?
A. Accelerated hypertension
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Diarrhea
D. Chest pain


D. autopsy - ANSWER - Alzheimer's disease may be suggested in its early stages by:
A. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
B. computed tomography (CT).
C. positron emission tomography (PET).
D. autopsy.


C. increasing acetylcholine in the cerebral cortex. - ANSWER - Medications taken early in
Alzheimer's disease to improve memory and alertness work by:
A. increasing dopamine in the frontal lobe.
B. decreasing dopamine in the frontal lobe.
C. increasing acetylcholine in the cerebral cortex.
D. decreasing acetylcholine in the cerebral cortex.


A. increased visual accommodation.
B. macular degeneration.
C. non-preventable blindness as a result of glaucoma.
D. decreased ability of pupil to respond to light changes.


A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity. - ANSWER - Nurses'
knowledge of sexuality in the older adult population should include:
A. Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in sexual activity.

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