ATI PN ADULT MED SURG PRACTICE
ADVANCED REVIEW PAPER 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ An older patient suffers from hearing loss. What do you do as the
nurse taking this into consideration? Answer: Speak slowly and clearly ;
Low-pitched tone but with a slightly raised voice *Dont Yell*
Ensure there is no background noise ; facing the client
⩥ define cultural competence Answer: having an awareness and
acceptance of cultures and the ability to interact effectively with people
of diverse cultures
⩥ What questions may you ask to determine the clients ability to
perform ADLS? Answer: How often do you bathe/shower/wash your
hair?
Do you need help when bathing/showering/dressing/brushing teeth?
Are you able to move around your house independently?
Do you drive?
⩥ What is the temperature normally for older adults ?
, -Is it difficult to assess an older patient for infection Answer: Lower core
temp
-due to decrease in metabolism
-due to decrease in fat
-Diminished control of vasodilation and vasoconstriction
(1) Yes due to the above
⩥ Dementia Answer: (irreversible) a slowly progressive decline in
mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and judgment, that is often
accompanied by personality changes
⩥ delirum Answer: (Can be reversed) confusion, disoriented shorter
term, then dementia
⩥ Alzheimer's disease Answer: an irreversible, Damaged to neurons
progressive brain disorder, characterized by the deterioration of memory,
language, and eventually, physical functioning
⩥ Neurons Answer: Neurons help maintain homeostasis by transmitting
messages from the brain to other body parts
memory, problem-solving, comprehension, language, and emotions.
ADVANCED REVIEW PAPER 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ An older patient suffers from hearing loss. What do you do as the
nurse taking this into consideration? Answer: Speak slowly and clearly ;
Low-pitched tone but with a slightly raised voice *Dont Yell*
Ensure there is no background noise ; facing the client
⩥ define cultural competence Answer: having an awareness and
acceptance of cultures and the ability to interact effectively with people
of diverse cultures
⩥ What questions may you ask to determine the clients ability to
perform ADLS? Answer: How often do you bathe/shower/wash your
hair?
Do you need help when bathing/showering/dressing/brushing teeth?
Are you able to move around your house independently?
Do you drive?
⩥ What is the temperature normally for older adults ?
, -Is it difficult to assess an older patient for infection Answer: Lower core
temp
-due to decrease in metabolism
-due to decrease in fat
-Diminished control of vasodilation and vasoconstriction
(1) Yes due to the above
⩥ Dementia Answer: (irreversible) a slowly progressive decline in
mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and judgment, that is often
accompanied by personality changes
⩥ delirum Answer: (Can be reversed) confusion, disoriented shorter
term, then dementia
⩥ Alzheimer's disease Answer: an irreversible, Damaged to neurons
progressive brain disorder, characterized by the deterioration of memory,
language, and eventually, physical functioning
⩥ Neurons Answer: Neurons help maintain homeostasis by transmitting
messages from the brain to other body parts
memory, problem-solving, comprehension, language, and emotions.
