NUR395 EXAM 1 QUIZZES WITH
ACTUAL ANSWERS .
An older adult male patient tells the nurse that he wakes several times a night to pass his urine but
never feels as though he fully empties his bladder. Which suggestion can the nurse make to help
control this in the evening? - Correct Answer -A.Drink several glasses of fluid prior to going to bed in
the evening to dilute the urine.
B.He probably has developed a urinary tract infection and requires an antibiotic.
C.Limit drinking a lot of fluid in the evening, especially caffeinated beverages. - correct
D.Wear a condom catheter at night so that he will not have to get up so much.
An older adult female patient tells the nurse, "I have lost an inch of height and have a hump on my
back. What can I do about this?" Which is the best response by the nurse? - Correct Answer -A."In
order to prevent further bone loss, eat a diet high in calcium and low in phosphorus." - correct
B"In order to prevent further bone loss, eat a diet high in magnesium and high in phosphorus."
C."You can reverse the bone loss with surgical intervention."
D."Supplement your diet with a multivitamin."
A patient asks the nurse why she seems to have bone changes since getting older. Which is the best
response by the nurse? - Correct Answer -A."Bone changes from aging result from a loss of calcium."
CORRECT
B."Bone changes from aging result from a loss of magnesium."
C."Bone changes from aging result from a loss of vitamin A."
D."Bone changes from aging result from a loss of vitamin C."
The nurse is assisting an older adult patient with dietary planning. Which will the patient's daily
carbohydrate intake be? - Correct Answer -A.20% to 25%
B.40% to 45%
C.55% to 60% - CORRECT
D.70% to 75%
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, The nurse is assessing the genitourinary status of an older adult female patient who is experiencing
stress incontinence. Which finding is a common age-related finding for this population? - Correct
Answer -A.Bladder capacity decreases with advanced age. CORRECT
B.All patients develop urinary tract infections.
C.Renal filtration rate increases.
D.Urine is more dilute in the older population.
The nurse is performing a respiratory assessment for an older adult patient. Which age-related
findings could be identified with this patient? (Select all that apply.) - Correct Answer -A.Increased
residual volume CORRECT
B.Decreased residual volume
C.Loss of elastic tissue surrounding the alveoli CORRECT
D.Reduced vital capacity CORRECT
E.Decreased pulmonary resistance
Which aspect of a healthy lifestyle can the nurse encourage a patient to improve that can
significantly enhance quality of life with a chronic condition? - Correct Answer -A.Diet
B.Exercise - CORRECT
C.Hydration
D.Rest
When providing education to the patient with a chronic illness, which is a priority intervention for
the nurse to perform? - Correct Answer -A.Educate all patients the same.
B.Provide written information only so that patients will have a reference.
C.Adapt teaching strategies and materials to the individual patient. - CORRECT
D.If the patient is hearing impaired, teach a family member instead.
When documenting a patient admitted for diabetes, which is the appropriate "people-first"
language? - Correct Answer -A.The diabetic patient has a blood glucose of 324 mg/dL.
B.The diabetic in room 240 is going down for a chest x-ray.
C.The patient with diabetes has been admitted to room 222. - CORRECT
D.Has the diabetic patient had dinner so I can give medication?
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ACTUAL ANSWERS .
An older adult male patient tells the nurse that he wakes several times a night to pass his urine but
never feels as though he fully empties his bladder. Which suggestion can the nurse make to help
control this in the evening? - Correct Answer -A.Drink several glasses of fluid prior to going to bed in
the evening to dilute the urine.
B.He probably has developed a urinary tract infection and requires an antibiotic.
C.Limit drinking a lot of fluid in the evening, especially caffeinated beverages. - correct
D.Wear a condom catheter at night so that he will not have to get up so much.
An older adult female patient tells the nurse, "I have lost an inch of height and have a hump on my
back. What can I do about this?" Which is the best response by the nurse? - Correct Answer -A."In
order to prevent further bone loss, eat a diet high in calcium and low in phosphorus." - correct
B"In order to prevent further bone loss, eat a diet high in magnesium and high in phosphorus."
C."You can reverse the bone loss with surgical intervention."
D."Supplement your diet with a multivitamin."
A patient asks the nurse why she seems to have bone changes since getting older. Which is the best
response by the nurse? - Correct Answer -A."Bone changes from aging result from a loss of calcium."
CORRECT
B."Bone changes from aging result from a loss of magnesium."
C."Bone changes from aging result from a loss of vitamin A."
D."Bone changes from aging result from a loss of vitamin C."
The nurse is assisting an older adult patient with dietary planning. Which will the patient's daily
carbohydrate intake be? - Correct Answer -A.20% to 25%
B.40% to 45%
C.55% to 60% - CORRECT
D.70% to 75%
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, The nurse is assessing the genitourinary status of an older adult female patient who is experiencing
stress incontinence. Which finding is a common age-related finding for this population? - Correct
Answer -A.Bladder capacity decreases with advanced age. CORRECT
B.All patients develop urinary tract infections.
C.Renal filtration rate increases.
D.Urine is more dilute in the older population.
The nurse is performing a respiratory assessment for an older adult patient. Which age-related
findings could be identified with this patient? (Select all that apply.) - Correct Answer -A.Increased
residual volume CORRECT
B.Decreased residual volume
C.Loss of elastic tissue surrounding the alveoli CORRECT
D.Reduced vital capacity CORRECT
E.Decreased pulmonary resistance
Which aspect of a healthy lifestyle can the nurse encourage a patient to improve that can
significantly enhance quality of life with a chronic condition? - Correct Answer -A.Diet
B.Exercise - CORRECT
C.Hydration
D.Rest
When providing education to the patient with a chronic illness, which is a priority intervention for
the nurse to perform? - Correct Answer -A.Educate all patients the same.
B.Provide written information only so that patients will have a reference.
C.Adapt teaching strategies and materials to the individual patient. - CORRECT
D.If the patient is hearing impaired, teach a family member instead.
When documenting a patient admitted for diabetes, which is the appropriate "people-first"
language? - Correct Answer -A.The diabetic patient has a blood glucose of 324 mg/dL.
B.The diabetic in room 240 is going down for a chest x-ray.
C.The patient with diabetes has been admitted to room 222. - CORRECT
D.Has the diabetic patient had dinner so I can give medication?
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