NSG 110 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A 12-year-old patient's mother recently married a man who has
a 13-year-old daughter. To which type of family does the client
belong?
Select one:
a. Extended
b. Nuclear
c. Traditional
d. Blended Correct Answers D. Blended
A 13-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital. There is no
medical restriction on visitation. To help maintain the patient's
social identity while hospitalized, whom should the nurse
encourage to visit?
a. Peers
b. Grandparents
c. Parents
d. Siblings Correct Answers A. Peers
A 75-year-old white female client is concerned that she will
outlive her spouse. Which response is based on correct
information?
a. "That is true only in certain geographic areas, such as those
with a high population of newly retired persons."
b."You need not worry, because both you and your husband are
white. That statistic is true only for black men and women"
,c."It is true that women have a longer life expectancy at birth.
However, life expectancy measured at age 65 is almost the same
for both sexes. You are both well past 65."
d."That is a realistic concern, as women do have a longer life
expectancy than men. But many things can happen to change
that." Correct Answers c. "It is true that women have a longer
life expectancy at birth. However, life expectancy measured at
age 65 is almost the same for both sexes. You are both well past
65."
A client lives alone. He is very weak, stays in bed most of the
time, and becomes fatigued after taking only two or three steps
with a walker. His personal hygiene is poor. He moves very
slowly when doing even small tasks, such as eating a meal.
Which are appropriate interventions for this patient? Select all
that apply.
a. Refer the client to a senior center for an adapted physical
activity (APA) program.
b. Assess the client for symptoms of depression and memory
loss.
Depression and impaired mental abilities tend to accompany
frailty, so it is important to assess those for this client.
c. Arrange for a home aide to assist with activities of daily
living.
d. Arrange for nutritious meals to be delivered to the patient's
home.
e. Encourage the client to engage in reading, puzzles, or games.
Correct Answers ANSWER: B, C, D
b. Assess the client for symptoms of depression and memory
loss.
, c. arrange for a home aide to assist with activities of daily living
d. arrange for nutritious meals to be delivered to patients home
A client tells the nurse, "I can't see well enough to read
anymore. I have new glasses, but it's still hard." What should the
nurse advise the client to do first?
Select one:
a. "Install a bright but glare-free light near where you read."
b. "Buy some audio books and listen to those."
c. "Go back to the eye doctor and have him check your glasses."
The glasses are new. Going back to the eye doctor will not be
helpful.
d. "Adapt to reading less and find a new leisure activity."
Correct Answers A. Install a bright but glare-free light near
where you read
A father brings his toddler to the clinic for well-child care.
Which would be most important safety issue for the nurse to
assess?
Select one:
a. Whether the home is child-proofed
b. How successful the child is with potty training
c. Whether the child is using eating utensils
d. How the child acts when you enter the room Correct Answers
a. Whether the home is child-proofed
Safety is the highest priority at this age because the child has
increased dexterity, mobility, and determination and is
becoming more independent.
SOLUTIONS
A 12-year-old patient's mother recently married a man who has
a 13-year-old daughter. To which type of family does the client
belong?
Select one:
a. Extended
b. Nuclear
c. Traditional
d. Blended Correct Answers D. Blended
A 13-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital. There is no
medical restriction on visitation. To help maintain the patient's
social identity while hospitalized, whom should the nurse
encourage to visit?
a. Peers
b. Grandparents
c. Parents
d. Siblings Correct Answers A. Peers
A 75-year-old white female client is concerned that she will
outlive her spouse. Which response is based on correct
information?
a. "That is true only in certain geographic areas, such as those
with a high population of newly retired persons."
b."You need not worry, because both you and your husband are
white. That statistic is true only for black men and women"
,c."It is true that women have a longer life expectancy at birth.
However, life expectancy measured at age 65 is almost the same
for both sexes. You are both well past 65."
d."That is a realistic concern, as women do have a longer life
expectancy than men. But many things can happen to change
that." Correct Answers c. "It is true that women have a longer
life expectancy at birth. However, life expectancy measured at
age 65 is almost the same for both sexes. You are both well past
65."
A client lives alone. He is very weak, stays in bed most of the
time, and becomes fatigued after taking only two or three steps
with a walker. His personal hygiene is poor. He moves very
slowly when doing even small tasks, such as eating a meal.
Which are appropriate interventions for this patient? Select all
that apply.
a. Refer the client to a senior center for an adapted physical
activity (APA) program.
b. Assess the client for symptoms of depression and memory
loss.
Depression and impaired mental abilities tend to accompany
frailty, so it is important to assess those for this client.
c. Arrange for a home aide to assist with activities of daily
living.
d. Arrange for nutritious meals to be delivered to the patient's
home.
e. Encourage the client to engage in reading, puzzles, or games.
Correct Answers ANSWER: B, C, D
b. Assess the client for symptoms of depression and memory
loss.
, c. arrange for a home aide to assist with activities of daily living
d. arrange for nutritious meals to be delivered to patients home
A client tells the nurse, "I can't see well enough to read
anymore. I have new glasses, but it's still hard." What should the
nurse advise the client to do first?
Select one:
a. "Install a bright but glare-free light near where you read."
b. "Buy some audio books and listen to those."
c. "Go back to the eye doctor and have him check your glasses."
The glasses are new. Going back to the eye doctor will not be
helpful.
d. "Adapt to reading less and find a new leisure activity."
Correct Answers A. Install a bright but glare-free light near
where you read
A father brings his toddler to the clinic for well-child care.
Which would be most important safety issue for the nurse to
assess?
Select one:
a. Whether the home is child-proofed
b. How successful the child is with potty training
c. Whether the child is using eating utensils
d. How the child acts when you enter the room Correct Answers
a. Whether the home is child-proofed
Safety is the highest priority at this age because the child has
increased dexterity, mobility, and determination and is
becoming more independent.
