Gerontology Final Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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GERONTOLOGY
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GERONTOLOGY
Gerontology Final Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
T or F: Aging does not affect our ability to learn. Older persons may learn differently, thinking
things out or taking more time to process information - answerT
T or F: When nurses conduct a health history on an older adult, more time is ne...
Gerontology Final Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
T or F: Aging does not affect our ability to learn. Older persons may learn differently, thinking
things out or taking more time to process information - answer✔T
T or F: When nurses conduct a health history on an older adult, more time is needed to answer
questions - answer✔T
Ageism - answer✔A stereotyping or discriminating against a person due to age
T or F: Older adults are the smallest consumers of prescription and OTC medicatons -
answer✔F - largest group
When nurses care for the older adult, is more or less time needed for assignments and medication
administration? - answer✔More time
Why do nurses perform position changes slowly? - answer✔To prevent older adults from
falling because of a decreased CV response to environmental stressors
When nurses talk with an older adult, how should he/she sit? - answer✔It is best to sit at eye
level and speak clearly and allow extra time to answer questions
T or F: When an older patient is climbing over the bed rail during the night shift, a nurse should
begin by talking with the patient about behavior - answer✔T
T or F: An increased immune response occurs as we age - answer✔F - decreased
T or F: Age related changes can result in drug toxicities and increased adverse drug events -
answer✔T
What puts older adults at risk of dehydration? - answer✔Multiple physiological changes of
aging
When an older adult has a disease (ex. UTI), do they present with typical or atypical signs and
symptoms - answer✔Atypical - no increased temp when have a UTI
T or F: Older adults often respond the same to medications or treatments as adults do -
answer✔F - differently
Which medications will have an increased risk of falling? - answer✔Alprazolam, zolpidem &
seroquel
What is reduced drug elimination in the older adult a result of? - answer✔Decreased glomerular
filtration rate in the kidneys
What is a general principle of medication administration in the older adult when starting a new
medication? - answer✔Start low and go slow
For older adults with CHF, HTN and pain issues, what drug class is appropriate for moderate to
severe pain? - answer✔Opioids, along with stool softener to decrease possible constipation
(Acetaminophen, also)
What is a good non=pharmacological treatment in an older adult? - answer✔Aromatherapy
T or F: adverse drug events in the older adult often results in increased complications while in
the hospital - answer✔T
T or F: Older adults from different cultures have the same beliefs about treatments for medical
problems and diseases - answer✔F - different
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