Nursing nur 3286 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Origin: Chapter 27- Caring for Older Adults During Illness, 1 1.Which of the following statements best captures the typical character of health problems in the lives of older adults? A) Older adults' lives are dominated by the increasing number of acute health problems due to age-related changes. B) Most older adults experience an interplay between a number of chronic conditions and occasional acute health problems. C) Older adults can expect a relatively consistent decline in their heal...

Origin: Chapter 21- Respiratory Function, 1 1.A nurse assesses an older adult's overall respiratory function. Which of the following interview questions would be most appropriate? A) "Would you be interested in finding out more about environmental smoke?" B) "Did either of your parents experience lung diseases?" C) "Have you ever worked in a job where you were exposed to dust, fumes, smoke, or other pollutants?" D) "What do you do to actively maintain your respiratory health?" A...

Origin: Chapter 11- Cognitive Function, 1 1.A nurse is leading a word-quiz game with a group of nursing home residents because the nurse knows this activity will assist the residents in maintaining: A) Fluid intelligence B) Adaptive thinking C) Crystallized intelligence D) Psychomotor memory Ans: C Feedback: Crystallized intelligence refers to vocabulary skills, information, and verbal comprehension. Fluid intelligence involves a person's inherent abilities, such as memory and recogn...

Origin: Chapter 18- Digestion and Nutrition, 1 1.A nurse teaches an older adult about changes to nutritional requirements. Which of the following meal choices would give evidence that the older adult understands the teaching? A) Baked chicken, carrots, and angel food cake B) Green salad, mashed potatoes, and an oatmeal cookie C) Vegetable beef soup, crackers, and Jell-O D) Baked pork chop, green beans, and sherbet Ans: A Feedback: Older adults need increased intake of foods with a high...

Origin: Chapter 20- Cardiovascular Function, 1 1.Which of the following individuals is likely at the highest risk for orthostatic hypotension? A) A 75-year-old woman who uses a walker B) An 80-year-old man who strains to void when using the bedside commode C) A 60-year-old who has a long leg cast on his right leg D) An 80-year-old woman who is taking Premarin Ans: B Feedback: Orthostatic hypotension rises significantly after the age of 75. A risk factor for orthostatic hypotension is d...

Origin: Chapter 22- Mobility and Safety, 1 1.A nurse is teaching health interventions to an older adult with osteoarthritis. Which of these statements indicates that the individual needs additional teaching? A) "I will avoid high-impact exercises." B) "I will get adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D." C) "I will try to limit my use of walkers and assistive devices." D) "I will lose weight if it turns out that I need to." Ans: C Feedback: Walkers and other assistive devices h...

Origin: Chapter 25- Thermoregulation, 1 1.A nurse assesses an 82-year-old client who states, "That waiting room is so cold!" Which of the following systems should the nurse assess to determine the source of the clients sensations? (Select all that apply.) A) Bowel sounds B) Capillary refill time C) Oral temperature D) Respiratory rate E) Skin temperature Ans: B, C, E Feedback: The age-related changes that impact the older adult's response to cold include inefficient vasoconstricti...

Origin: Chapter 19- Urinary Function, 1 1.A nurse develops a plan of care for a family with nursing diagnosis of Caregiver Role Strain related to urinary incontinence. Which of the following interventions is the highest priority? A) Administer diphenhydramine at bedtime. B) Assist the client to the bathroom prior to bedtime. C) Limit the fluid intake of the client to 1000 mL each day. D) Monitor bowels for diarrhea and constipation. Ans: B Feedback: Walking the client to the bathroom e...

Origin: Chapter 18- Digestion and Nutrition, 1 1.A nurse teaches an older adult about changes to nutritional requirements. Which of the following meal choices would give evidence that the older adult understands the teaching? A) Baked chicken, carrots, and angel food cake B) Green salad, mashed potatoes, and an oatmeal cookie C) Vegetable beef soup, crackers, and Jell-O D) Baked pork chop, green beans, and sherbet Ans: A Feedback: Older adults need increased intake of foods with a high...

Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness, 1 1.A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the relationship between aging and wellness? A) "It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of growing older." B) "We need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful life in spite of his diagnosis." C) "We need to ...