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Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition by
Patricia A. Williams 9780323826853 All Chapters
with Answers and Rationales guaranteed a+
1. What is the most common form of dementia in older adults?
o A) Vascular dementia
o B) Frontotemporal dementia
o C) Alzheimer's disease
o D) Lew...
Test Bank for Basic
Geriatric Nursing, 8th
Edition by Patricia A.
Williams 9780323826853
All Chapters with Answers
and Rationales guaranteed
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,Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition by
Patricia A. Williams 9780323826853 All Chapters
with Answers and Rationales guaranteed a+
1. What is the most common form of dementia in older adults?
o A) Vascular dementia
o B) Frontotemporal dementia
o C) Alzheimer's disease
o D) Lewy body dementia
Answer: C) Alzheimer's disease
Rationale: Alzheimer's disease accounts for approximately 60-80%
of dementia cases in older adults, making it the most common form.
2. Which of the following is a common risk factor for falls in the
elderly?
o A) High blood pressure
o B) Use of mobility aids
o C) Vision impairment
o D) Regular exercise
Answer: C) Vision impairment
Rationale: Vision impairment significantly increases the risk of falls
due to decreased spatial awareness and depth perception.
3. What is polypharmacy?
o A) The use of multiple medications
o B) A type of drug therapy
o C) A nursing intervention
o D) A dietary supplement
Answer: A) The use of multiple medications
Rationale: Polypharmacy refers to the concurrent use of multiple
medications, which is common in older adults and can lead to
adverse drug interactions.
,4. Which of the following assessments is critical for understanding the
functional status of an older adult?
o A) Mini-Mental State Examination
o B) Barthel Index
o C) Blood pressure measurement
o D) Body mass index
Answer: B) Barthel Index
Rationale: The Barthel Index assesses an individual's ability to
perform activities of daily living (ADLs), which is essential for
evaluating functional status in the elderly.
5. What is the most appropriate dietary recommendation for an older
adult with heart failure?
o A) High sodium intake
o B) High protein diet
o C) Low fluid intake
o D) Low sodium diet
Answer: D) Low sodium diet
Rationale: A low sodium diet helps manage fluid retention and blood
pressure, which are crucial in managing heart failure.
6. Which type of incontinence is characterized by a sudden urge to
urinate?
o A) Overflow incontinence
o B) Stress incontinence
o C) Urge incontinence
o D) Functional incontinence
Answer: C) Urge incontinence
Rationale: Urge incontinence involves a sudden, intense urge to
urinate, often resulting in involuntary leakage.
7. What is the primary goal of geriatric nursing?
o A) To cure diseases
o B) To promote independence and quality of life
o C) To provide palliative care
o D) To minimize hospitalizations
Answer: B) To promote independence and quality of life
Rationale: Geriatric nursing focuses on enhancing the quality of life
, and maintaining independence in older adults rather than solely
treating diseases.
8. Which scale is commonly used to assess the risk of pressure ulcers
in elderly patients?
o A) Glasgow Coma Scale
o B) Braden Scale
o C) Norton Scale
o D) Barthel Index
Answer: B) Braden Scale
Rationale: The Braden Scale evaluates a patient's risk for pressure
ulcers based on sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility,
nutrition, and friction/shear.
9. Which medication is commonly used to manage pain in elderly
patients with arthritis?
o A) Aspirin
o B) Acetaminophen
o C) Ibuprofen
o D) Codeine
Answer: B) Acetaminophen
Rationale: Acetaminophen is often the first-line treatment for
arthritis pain in older adults due to its effectiveness and lower risk of
gastrointestinal side effects compared to NSAIDs.
10. What is a key component of advance care planning?
o A) Discussing treatment options
o B) Establishing a medication regimen
o C) Creating a diet plan
o D) Setting up a rehabilitation program
Answer: A) Discussing treatment options
Rationale: Advance care planning involves discussions about future
healthcare preferences and treatment options, ensuring that
patients’ wishes are respected.
11. Which of the following is a sign of dehydration in older adults?
o A) Increased appetite
o B) Confusion
o C) Enhanced skin turgor
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