GERONTOLOGY
ASSESSMENT
QNS & ANS
VERSION 2
2023/2024
, 1. The LPN/LVN reads on a patient's chart that the patient is exhibiting the sundowning phenomenon.
Which behavior should the nurse expect? . The patient becomes disoriented in the evening.
2. The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with AD. The nurse knows this patient's
symptoms are caused by which changes in the brain? . Neuron loss in frontal and temporal lobes E.
Decreased production of neurotransmitters
3. Which information obtained by the home health nurse when making a visit to an 88-year-old with
mild forgetfulness is of the most concern? . The patient has lost 10 pounds (4.5 kg) during the last
month
4. Which of the following interventions should be taken to help an older client to prevent osteoporosis
Encourage regular exercise.
5. The nurse is aware that the majority of older adults Are actively involved in their community
6. In performing a physical assessment for an older adult, the nurse anticipates finding which of the
following normal physiological changes of aging? B. Increased airway resistance
ASSESSMENT
QNS & ANS
VERSION 2
2023/2024
, 1. The LPN/LVN reads on a patient's chart that the patient is exhibiting the sundowning phenomenon.
Which behavior should the nurse expect? . The patient becomes disoriented in the evening.
2. The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with AD. The nurse knows this patient's
symptoms are caused by which changes in the brain? . Neuron loss in frontal and temporal lobes E.
Decreased production of neurotransmitters
3. Which information obtained by the home health nurse when making a visit to an 88-year-old with
mild forgetfulness is of the most concern? . The patient has lost 10 pounds (4.5 kg) during the last
month
4. Which of the following interventions should be taken to help an older client to prevent osteoporosis
Encourage regular exercise.
5. The nurse is aware that the majority of older adults Are actively involved in their community
6. In performing a physical assessment for an older adult, the nurse anticipates finding which of the
following normal physiological changes of aging? B. Increased airway resistance
