Smith Chason College Son Los Angeles ADN NURS 146 Gero Final Proctored Exam

Diabetes, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and vitamin B deficiencies may cause neurological damage leading to what condition?

When assessing an older male client, what are some issues that might put him at risk for dehydration? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is a true statement concerning suicide among older adults?

When teaching a client about foods that do not increase blood glucose, which should the nurse include?

Pressure ulcers are defined as an injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue resulting from pressure or in combination with shear, usually over a bony prominence. As a nurse, what do you know you mus

An older adult client has been admitted to a skilled nursing facility. Which of the following can be caused by physical restraints? (Select all that apply.)

During an assessment, an older adult male client reports that he fell the night before. What should you follow up with? (Select all that apply.)

Which are potential results of end-organ damage from chronic hypertension? (Select all that apply.)

When an older female adult client complains of itching and pain and several days later shows you a rash, what do you realize she has?

You notice that your older adult male client frequently knocks his arm or hand against door frames or chair backs and then develops a purpura. What do you advise your client to do? (Select all that ap

An older adult client had hip replacement surgery 1 day ago, and the nurse thinks that the client is also demonstrating dementia. Which client assessment does the nurse use to determine whether this c

The gerontological nurse collaborates with the wound care team about an older client who has an ulcer. How is this nurse demonstrating leadership in the care of older people?

The nurse identifies which of the following interventions in the treatment of fungal infections? (Select all that apply.)

When assessing your client who has a history of falls, you should pay particular attention to which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

An older adult diagnosed with heart failure (HF) reports increasing dyspnea over 2 days. Which of the following should the nurse assess to help determine whether the client has adhered to prescribed t

When educating a client on the use of an adjuvant medication, which statement best demonstrates the nurse’s understanding of this therapy?

An older aphasic client has severe osteoarthritis, bilateral contractures of the lower extremities, and a stage IV pressure ulcer. The nurse practitioner prescribes analgesic medications to be adminis

Your second older adult female client has been experiencing some problems with urinary incontinence. You suggest that she document which of the following in a “bladder/voiding diary”? (Select all that

According to Healthy People 2020, older adults have been identified as a priority, addressing goals to improve dental health. Identify the correct dental health goals for older adults. (Select all tha

How is the term “health disparity” best defined?

The promotion of an adequate fluid balance which prevents medical complications is defined as?

Which of the following is the most important goal in the nursing plan of care to decrease the frequency of hospitalizations for acute exacerbations of heart failure (HF) in older adults?

An older client who was recently admitted to the sub-acute setting after having a knee replacement, is very anxious and refuses to get out of bed, stating that it is too painful. Which intervention wi

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which signs and symptoms indicate hyperthyroidism? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is conducting education on urinary incontinence at a senior center. The nurse is discussing lifestyle changes that are associated with an improvement in urinary incontinence. The nurse include