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Smith Chason College Son Los Angeles ADN NURS 146 Gero Final Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 100 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamThe nurse uses comfort measures to enhance an older adult's pharmacological pain management. Which of the following would be most helpful for the nurse to use to identify the relationships between the
An older adult diagnosed with moderate dementia is seen in the geriatric clinic. As the nurse is evaluating the client, the client's wife states that her husband has developed an increasing number of
An older adult diagnosed with Type II DM who is being treated with insulin wants to increase his activity level and begin a walking program. What recommendations should the nurse provide to this clien
Which is the most likely reason that thyroid disorders are often difficult to diagnose in older adults?
An older adult diagnosed with Type II DM who is being treated with insulin wants to increase his activity level and begin a walking program. What recommendations should the nurse provide to this clien
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on an older patient who presented with a high fever and cough, reduced oral intake for 3 days, and lower extremity weakness. The patient has sunken eyes,
An older adult is diagnosed to be in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease. The diagnosis is made on the presence of which of the following outcomes? (Select all that apply.)
After completing an admission assessment on a client who recently experienced a stroke, the nurse should choose which of the following nursing diagnoses as a priority?
Which of the following statements is true about analgesic medications for older adults?
An older adult reports symptoms of xerostomia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse admits an older adult who had abdominal surgery. Admission vital signs are heart rate (pulse) (P), 73 beats per minute (bpm); respiration rate (R), 20 breaths per minute; blood pressure (BP)
The nurse admits an older adult who had abdominal surgery. Admission vital signs are heart rate (pulse) (P), 73 beats per minute (bpm); respiration rate (R), 20 breaths per minute; blood pressure (BP)
Which of the following is a true statement about heart disease in Kenya?
A home health nurse is completing an admission on a client who recently experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA). During the assessment, the client begins to report a severe headache and numbness
An older adult client who has had several UTIs complains of constipation. What condition do you think this client might be suffering from?
What is the most important aspect of care for the nurse to maintain when assisting an older client with urinary incontinence?
An older adult who is a non-Hispanic Caucasian has a fasting blood sugar level above 130 mg/dL. Which client assessment does the nurse use to confirm a high risk for diabetes mellitus in the client?
An older man in a cardiac rehabilitation exercise class refuses to participate in the cool-down phase of the activity. Consequently, 2 minutes later, he passes out but quickly regains consciousness. W
When assessing an older male client, what are some issues that might put your client at risk for dehydration? (Select all that apply.)
In a long-term care facility, a nurse is having a discussion with the nurse aides about ways to deal with dementia clients who are uncooperative with mouth care. Appropriate methods to use include whi
A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which statement best describes the nurse’s role regarding this man’s wellness?
In a long-term care facility, a nurse is having a discussion with the nurse aides about ways to deal with dementia clients who are uncooperative with mouth care. Appropriate methods to use include whi
Which of the following assessment(s) is/are considered reliable in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is providing an educational session on vaccines to a group of older adults. The nurse is discussing the zoster vaccine Shingrix. Which of the following information should the nurse include in
A nurse is providing an educational session on vaccines to a group of older adults. The nurse is discussing the zoster vaccine Shingrix. Which of the following information should the nurse include in