GERIATRIC NURSING CHAPTER 4 & 5 STUDY
GUIDE 2023/2024
The nurse is aware that the best predictor of a hypertensive patient complying with a low-sodium diet
would be the fact that the client has what?
Has followed a weight reduction program and lost 15 pounds
To assist a hypertensive client with grocery shopping and making good choices, the nurse encourage
the client to take glasses or a magnifying glass to the store to assist with what?
reading food labels
Some older adults use alcohol as a........
sleep aid
How often should a 75-year-old adult have hearing and vision exams?
every 12 months
An 80-year-old female client in a nursing home had a tetanus shot when she was 75. She injured her
foot by stepping on a rusty nail. When should she have her next tetanus shot?
immediately due to the injury, and then every 10 years after that date
How many consecutive minutes should an older adult exercise in order to get the maximum benefit?
30 minutes
True or False:
It is important for a client to wear a medical alert bracelet if they have a pacemaker.
True
What tasks does a primary caregiver do for the client?
day to day needs and meals
Nurses and other professionals need to be kind to unpaid caregivers, recognize their value, and........
provide positive feedback
Clients should floss and brush their natural teeth daily using what type of toothpaste?
fluoride toothpaste
What do the recommended health practices for an older adult include?
compliance with dietary restrictions, regular daily exercise, cessation of smoking, and regular medical
exams
What benefits do a small amount of daily exercise provide for older adults?
control weight, retard bone loss, control blood glucose levels, and promote a sense of well-being
What health evaluations should be completed on older adult females?
GUIDE 2023/2024
The nurse is aware that the best predictor of a hypertensive patient complying with a low-sodium diet
would be the fact that the client has what?
Has followed a weight reduction program and lost 15 pounds
To assist a hypertensive client with grocery shopping and making good choices, the nurse encourage
the client to take glasses or a magnifying glass to the store to assist with what?
reading food labels
Some older adults use alcohol as a........
sleep aid
How often should a 75-year-old adult have hearing and vision exams?
every 12 months
An 80-year-old female client in a nursing home had a tetanus shot when she was 75. She injured her
foot by stepping on a rusty nail. When should she have her next tetanus shot?
immediately due to the injury, and then every 10 years after that date
How many consecutive minutes should an older adult exercise in order to get the maximum benefit?
30 minutes
True or False:
It is important for a client to wear a medical alert bracelet if they have a pacemaker.
True
What tasks does a primary caregiver do for the client?
day to day needs and meals
Nurses and other professionals need to be kind to unpaid caregivers, recognize their value, and........
provide positive feedback
Clients should floss and brush their natural teeth daily using what type of toothpaste?
fluoride toothpaste
What do the recommended health practices for an older adult include?
compliance with dietary restrictions, regular daily exercise, cessation of smoking, and regular medical
exams
What benefits do a small amount of daily exercise provide for older adults?
control weight, retard bone loss, control blood glucose levels, and promote a sense of well-being
What health evaluations should be completed on older adult females?
