NURS 401 EXAM 2 QUIZ SET 5
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ | NEW
2026 UPDATE
Which of the following statements accurately reflects data that the nurse should use in
planning care to meet the needs of the older adult?
A. 50% of older adults have two chronic health problems.
B. Cancer is the most common cause of death among older adults.
C. Nutritional needs for both younger and older adults are essentially the same.
D. Adults older than 65 years of age are the greatest users of prescription medications.
- answer-D. Adults older than 65 years of age are the greatest users of prescription
medications.
Rationale: Approximately two thirds of older adults use prescription and
nonprescription drugs with one third of all prescriptions being written for older adults
A long-term care facility sponsors a discussion group on the administration of
medications. The participants have a number of questions concerning their
medications. The nurse responds most appropriately by saying:
A. "Don't worry about the medication's name if you can identify it by its color and
shape."
B. "Unless you have severe side affects, don't worry about the minor changes in the way
you feel."
C. "Feel free to ask your physician why you are receiving the medications that are
prescribed for you."
, D. "Remember that the hepatic system is primarily responsible for the
pharmacotherapeutics of your medications." - answer-C. "Feel free to ask your
physician why you are receiving the medications that are prescribed for you."
Rationale: The nurse should encourage the older adult to question the physician and/or
pharmacist about all prescribed drugs and over-the-counter drugs. The older adult
should be taught the names of all drugs being taken, when and how to take them, and
the desirable and undesirable effects of the drugs.
Which of the following statements, made by the daughter of an older adult client
concerning bringing her mother home to live with her family, presents the greatest
concern for the nurse?
A. "If this doesn't work out, she can always go to live with my sister."
B. "I don't think she will react very well to me making decisions for her."
C. "I'm afraid that mom will be depressed and miss her home."
D. "My children will just have to adjust to having their grandmother with us." - answer-B.
"I don't think she will react very well to me making decisions for her."
An assisted living facility has provided its clients with an educational program on safe
administration of prescribed medications. Which statement made by an older-adult
client reflects the best understanding of safe self-administration of medications?
A. "I don't seem to have problems with side effects, but I'll let my doctor know if
something happens."
B. "I'm lucky since my daughter is really good about keeping up with my medications."
C. "I'll be sure to read the inserts and ask the pharmacist if I don't understand
something."
D. "It shouldn't be too hard to keep it straight since I don't have any really serious health
issues." - answer-C. "I'll be sure to read the inserts and ask the pharmacist if I don't
understand something."
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ | NEW
2026 UPDATE
Which of the following statements accurately reflects data that the nurse should use in
planning care to meet the needs of the older adult?
A. 50% of older adults have two chronic health problems.
B. Cancer is the most common cause of death among older adults.
C. Nutritional needs for both younger and older adults are essentially the same.
D. Adults older than 65 years of age are the greatest users of prescription medications.
- answer-D. Adults older than 65 years of age are the greatest users of prescription
medications.
Rationale: Approximately two thirds of older adults use prescription and
nonprescription drugs with one third of all prescriptions being written for older adults
A long-term care facility sponsors a discussion group on the administration of
medications. The participants have a number of questions concerning their
medications. The nurse responds most appropriately by saying:
A. "Don't worry about the medication's name if you can identify it by its color and
shape."
B. "Unless you have severe side affects, don't worry about the minor changes in the way
you feel."
C. "Feel free to ask your physician why you are receiving the medications that are
prescribed for you."
, D. "Remember that the hepatic system is primarily responsible for the
pharmacotherapeutics of your medications." - answer-C. "Feel free to ask your
physician why you are receiving the medications that are prescribed for you."
Rationale: The nurse should encourage the older adult to question the physician and/or
pharmacist about all prescribed drugs and over-the-counter drugs. The older adult
should be taught the names of all drugs being taken, when and how to take them, and
the desirable and undesirable effects of the drugs.
Which of the following statements, made by the daughter of an older adult client
concerning bringing her mother home to live with her family, presents the greatest
concern for the nurse?
A. "If this doesn't work out, she can always go to live with my sister."
B. "I don't think she will react very well to me making decisions for her."
C. "I'm afraid that mom will be depressed and miss her home."
D. "My children will just have to adjust to having their grandmother with us." - answer-B.
"I don't think she will react very well to me making decisions for her."
An assisted living facility has provided its clients with an educational program on safe
administration of prescribed medications. Which statement made by an older-adult
client reflects the best understanding of safe self-administration of medications?
A. "I don't seem to have problems with side effects, but I'll let my doctor know if
something happens."
B. "I'm lucky since my daughter is really good about keeping up with my medications."
C. "I'll be sure to read the inserts and ask the pharmacist if I don't understand
something."
D. "It shouldn't be too hard to keep it straight since I don't have any really serious health
issues." - answer-C. "I'll be sure to read the inserts and ask the pharmacist if I don't
understand something."
