NUR 257 CONCEPTS OF AGING QUIZ
NEW WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026/2027|100% CORRECT
Heart disease
respiratory rate greater than 30
heart rate above 125 beats/ minutes
temperature less than 95
systolic less than 70
living in a nursing home
greater than the age 50
Implications for Gerontological Nursing with respiratory - ANSWER>Assessment focuses on oxygen saturation;
sputum production; respiratory rate; and the subjective reports of dyspnea or shortness of breath, its effect on
functional status, and quality of life
Include a complete health history of the disease
, and include plans of treatment
Interdisciplinary Care w/ respiratory (10) - ANSWER>•Signs and symptoms of respiratory infection
•How to maintain adequate nutrition
•Proper use and administration of medications
•Dealing with oxygen therapy
•Coping strategies (w/ chronic illness pt is suspected of developing depression)
•Smoking cessation
•Secretion clearance techniques
•Identification and management of exacerbations
•Breathing retraining
•Managing depression and anxiety
three Ds of cognitive impairment - ANSWER>Depression, delirium, and dementia
the 3 D's are NOT... - ANSWER>A normal part of aging but an increased incidence increases with age.
urgent assessment required!
NEW WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026/2027|100% CORRECT
Heart disease
respiratory rate greater than 30
heart rate above 125 beats/ minutes
temperature less than 95
systolic less than 70
living in a nursing home
greater than the age 50
Implications for Gerontological Nursing with respiratory - ANSWER>Assessment focuses on oxygen saturation;
sputum production; respiratory rate; and the subjective reports of dyspnea or shortness of breath, its effect on
functional status, and quality of life
Include a complete health history of the disease
, and include plans of treatment
Interdisciplinary Care w/ respiratory (10) - ANSWER>•Signs and symptoms of respiratory infection
•How to maintain adequate nutrition
•Proper use and administration of medications
•Dealing with oxygen therapy
•Coping strategies (w/ chronic illness pt is suspected of developing depression)
•Smoking cessation
•Secretion clearance techniques
•Identification and management of exacerbations
•Breathing retraining
•Managing depression and anxiety
three Ds of cognitive impairment - ANSWER>Depression, delirium, and dementia
the 3 D's are NOT... - ANSWER>A normal part of aging but an increased incidence increases with age.
urgent assessment required!
