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Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 7 Psychological and Cognitive Function 1) During an interview, the nurse notes that an older patient is having mild difficulty with some words and forgets the names of people. The patient is alert, oriented to time, person, and place, and makes appropriate responses. What does the nurse determine this patient's cognitive changes to mean? 1. Normal signs of aging 2. Early symptoms of dementia 3. Indicators of depression in the elder...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 13 The Mouth and Oral Cavity 1) The nurse is completing an assessment of an older client's oral cavity. Which finding most concerns the nurse? 1. Leukoplakia 2. Gum redness 3. Excess saliva 4. Multiple cavities Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Leukoplakia, a white patchy coating that occurs on the oral mucosa, is not normal and requires further evaluation and possibly biopsy or anti-infective prescription. 2. With age, gums tend t...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 5 Nutrition and Aging 1) The nurse is discussing proper nutrition with older community members at a senior citizen center. What should the nurse teach as general guidelines for healthy older individuals? Select all that apply. 1. Calcium intake should be 1,000 mg for those over the age of 51 years. 2. Older individuals need to take supplements of vitamins A, C, E, and K. 3. Vitamin D intake should be 600 IU up to age 70 and 800 IU if ...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 12 The Integument 1) An older patient has a subnormal body temperature and an infection. How does the nurse best describe this phenomenon? 1. The temperature regulating mechanism deteriorates with aging. 2. The patient's infection is improving with medication treatment. 3. The diagnosis of an infection is inaccurate and will be checked. 4. The temperature was obtained incorrectly and is inaccurate. Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. An ...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 24 Caring for Frail Elders with Comorbidities 1) The nurse is assessing an older patient in a skilled facility for frailty. During the assessment, the nurse determines frailty through the presence of which characteristics? Select all that apply. 1. Unplanned weight gain 2. Poor endurance 3. Increase in grip strength 4. Low activity tolerance 5. Generalized weakness Answer: 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Frailty has also been defined ...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 20 The Gastrointestinal System 1) An older resident is complaining of being constipated. Which action should the nurse take first when caring for this patient? 1. Assess the diet for adequacy of fiber and fluids. 2. Determine what the patient means by constipation. 3. Obtain an order for a laxative and an enema if needed. 4. Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake and activity. Answer: 2 Explanation: 1. Assessing the diet...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 19 The Endocrine System 1) The lab results for an older patient indicate a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) result of 6.5%. What is the nurse's best response to the patient? 1. "Your blood sugar levels have been within normal limits for the past three months." 2. "Your HbA1c level indicates a pattern of low blood glucose levels." 3. "Your HbA1c indicates that you are anemic and will require a blood transfusion." 4. "Your averag...

NSG-300 Exam 2 Kahoot Questions and Answers (Graded A)NSG-300 Exam 2 Kahoot Questions and Answers (Graded A)NSG-300 Exam 2 Kahoot Questions and Answers (Graded A) B - ANSWER-Under no circumstances should what be administer by IV? a) Normal saline b) Potassium chloride c) Diuretics D) Protonix C - ANSWER-What is the body's first line of defense against infection? a) sterile field b) Antibiotics c) Integ system d) Genitourinary system D - ANSWER-This can help promote wound heal...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 23 The Immune System 1) A patient asks the nurse how the immune system protects the body. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "Self-recognition allows the immune system to recognize foreign parts." 2. "Memory means that the immune system develops lasting protection against specific invaders." 3. "Specificity is the ability of the immune system to react with a particular response to one antigen." 4. "Tolerance is the term...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 9 Pain Management 1) An older client with a history of severe arthritis has not received pain medication for over 18 hours. The client is currently complaining of severe pain in both legs. What will the nurse attribute as being the reason for the client's increase in pain? 1. Dependency on narcotics 2. Over-exaggeration of the amount of pain 3. Need for alternative measures for pain relief 4. Untreated pain resulting in lower pain ...