GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING FINAL EXAM WITH APPROVED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS |LATEST UPLOAD |GRADED A+
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes tells the nurse, "I'm fearful and nervous about
having to cope with this disease." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
- correct answer-"It's true that you will have to make some changes but these changes will
help control your diabetes."
A nurse is conducting an educational program for a client newly diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. The nurse determines that the teaching has been successful based on which
outcome? Select all that apply. - correct answer--Demonstration of the correct method of
blood glucose testing
-Demonstration of the proper technique for medication administration
-Verbalization of understanding of diabetes and its management
A 75-year-old adult is a new attendee at strength training class. Which schedule would be
most appropriate for this client to engage in? - correct answer-Twelve repetitions with low-
weight free weights at least twice weekly.
The nurse is presenting a seminar for older adults experiencing integumentary problems.
Which statement would the nurse most likely provide about the use of alternative
therapies? - correct answer-"You need to tell your health care provider about alternative
therapies in use."
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a 78-year-old resident of a long-term care facility
diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Which intervention would need to be modified? -
correct answer-Phrase questions and directions in a simple and understandable manner
applicable to the client's decreased cognition.
A client is prescribed Larodopa as part of the treatment plan for Parkinson's disease. When
teaching the client about this drug, which item would the nurse encourage the client to
avoid? - correct answer-Foods high in vitamin B 6
, A gerontological nurse is conducting a program for staff nurses at a long-term care facility
about older adults and sensory function. When discussing this topic, which information
would the nurse most likely include? Select all that apply. - correct answer-- "Sensory
deficits are a threat not only to quality of life but to safety as well."
- "Sensory losses commonly lead to impaired communication."
- "Sensory deficits make it difficult to interpret the older adult's physical environment."
- "Sensory deficits have a negative effect on older adults' social relationships."
During client education of a 71-year-old who has a recent diagnosis of diabetes, the nurse
has emphasized the importance of consistently maintaining blood glucose levels within
the normal range rather than simply reacting to high or low levels. Which test would the
nurse most likely identify as providing the best evaluation of the client's blood sugar control
over time? - correct answer-Hemoglobin A1c
A gerontological nurse is conducting a program for a group of nurses working at the long-
term care facility about aging and musculoskeletal functioning. Which statement would the
nurse most likely include when describing this relationship? - correct answer-A
combination of age-related reduction in muscle mass and inactivity decreases
musculoskeletal function.
A 70-year-old client has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The nurse is working
with the client and family, teaching them about communicating with the client. Which
information would the nurse incorporate into the discussion? - correct answer-The disease
progresses slowly with therapy helping to minimize disability.
An exercise physiologist approaches the gerontological nurse manager at a local assisted
living facility about beginning an exercise program for the clients at the facility. When
developing the program, which characteristic would the nurse manager require as being
most important for the program to include? - correct answer-Addressing cardiovascular
endurance, flexibility, and strength training
ANSWERS |LATEST UPLOAD |GRADED A+
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes tells the nurse, "I'm fearful and nervous about
having to cope with this disease." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
- correct answer-"It's true that you will have to make some changes but these changes will
help control your diabetes."
A nurse is conducting an educational program for a client newly diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. The nurse determines that the teaching has been successful based on which
outcome? Select all that apply. - correct answer--Demonstration of the correct method of
blood glucose testing
-Demonstration of the proper technique for medication administration
-Verbalization of understanding of diabetes and its management
A 75-year-old adult is a new attendee at strength training class. Which schedule would be
most appropriate for this client to engage in? - correct answer-Twelve repetitions with low-
weight free weights at least twice weekly.
The nurse is presenting a seminar for older adults experiencing integumentary problems.
Which statement would the nurse most likely provide about the use of alternative
therapies? - correct answer-"You need to tell your health care provider about alternative
therapies in use."
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a 78-year-old resident of a long-term care facility
diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Which intervention would need to be modified? -
correct answer-Phrase questions and directions in a simple and understandable manner
applicable to the client's decreased cognition.
A client is prescribed Larodopa as part of the treatment plan for Parkinson's disease. When
teaching the client about this drug, which item would the nurse encourage the client to
avoid? - correct answer-Foods high in vitamin B 6
, A gerontological nurse is conducting a program for staff nurses at a long-term care facility
about older adults and sensory function. When discussing this topic, which information
would the nurse most likely include? Select all that apply. - correct answer-- "Sensory
deficits are a threat not only to quality of life but to safety as well."
- "Sensory losses commonly lead to impaired communication."
- "Sensory deficits make it difficult to interpret the older adult's physical environment."
- "Sensory deficits have a negative effect on older adults' social relationships."
During client education of a 71-year-old who has a recent diagnosis of diabetes, the nurse
has emphasized the importance of consistently maintaining blood glucose levels within
the normal range rather than simply reacting to high or low levels. Which test would the
nurse most likely identify as providing the best evaluation of the client's blood sugar control
over time? - correct answer-Hemoglobin A1c
A gerontological nurse is conducting a program for a group of nurses working at the long-
term care facility about aging and musculoskeletal functioning. Which statement would the
nurse most likely include when describing this relationship? - correct answer-A
combination of age-related reduction in muscle mass and inactivity decreases
musculoskeletal function.
A 70-year-old client has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The nurse is working
with the client and family, teaching them about communicating with the client. Which
information would the nurse incorporate into the discussion? - correct answer-The disease
progresses slowly with therapy helping to minimize disability.
An exercise physiologist approaches the gerontological nurse manager at a local assisted
living facility about beginning an exercise program for the clients at the facility. When
developing the program, which characteristic would the nurse manager require as being
most important for the program to include? - correct answer-Addressing cardiovascular
endurance, flexibility, and strength training
