ATI NURS 538 Med Surg Proctored Exam 2 (Geatrics)

What is the most common sleep disorder?

Consequences of hearing loss in the elderly include all of the following except (Select All that Apply.)

Untreated OSA can lead to all of the following except:

An older patient is diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss. You know that causes of sensorineural hearing loss include: (Select all that apply.)

An older resident in a long-term care facility reports to the nurse that she has been noticing changes in her vision, including the appearance of halos around objects and a yellow tint to most objects

An older client reports to a nurse. "My daughter says there is something wrong with my hearing. I am not so sure. Yes, I have some problems hearing, but I am 78 years old. What does she expect? I noti

An older nursing home resident reports that her hearing loss is getting worse. What is the first action of the nurse?

You are caring for a 92-year-old female patient who was admitted to the hospital 1 day after outpatient cataract surgery. The patient who lives in an assisted living facility became very confused and

Individual fall risk factors can be categorized as either intrinsic or extrinsic. Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic fall risk factor?

Health benefits of physical activity include all of the following except:

A nurse in a long-term care facility is concerned that a 94-year-old resident with dementia is losing weight. Upon assessment, the nurse notes that the resident, who is able to self-feed independently

A nurse is assessing an older patient and notes a cluster of fluid-filled vesicles on the right thoracic area. The nurse suspects HZ (Herpes Zoster). The patient asks the nurse. "I really don't unders

An older adult is referred to a geriatric nurse practitioner because of changes in memory and reports by family members that "there is something different about her." The nurse practitioner evaluates

Painful, acute, accidental wounds, largely preventable.

An older person is admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of congestive heart failure. The nurse notes that the patient complains of severe itching at night and has a red rash on her torso. The

You are preparing educational materials concerning fire safety in the home. What research data will be included in the material?

Which of the following would be beneficial in minimizing an older adult's risk of being a victim of fraud? (Select all that apply.)

An older patient is diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. The patient asks a nurse: "Is there anything that I can do to prevent progression of this disease and blindness?" The nurse incudes which of th

Approximately 25% to 35% of these are on the heels. those with peripheral vascular disease are at high risk. These may also be seen on the sacrum, knees. ankles, pinna of the ears, elbows. What is thi

You are assessing an older adult's risk for falls. One of the questions you as is whether or not she has fallen in the past year. You ask this because individuals who have fallen:

You are visiting a client in the home to conduct a fall risk assessment. The nurse assess the client and the home for extrinsic risk factors for falls. Which of the following are extrinsic risk factor

An older man tells a nurse. "The doctor says I have something wrong with my eyes, something called presbyopia. Can you explain why I have this? I was always fortunate to have good eyesight." The nurse

Benzodiazepines are the best pharmacological treatment to use for insomnia in older adults. (True or False)

An older adult who has a balance disorder and has sustained repeated falls is recommended to start an exercise program. Which of the following exercises would be most beneficial improving balance in t

Which of the following interventions would be appropriate to implement in a long-term care facility? (Select all that apply.)