Older adults Final Exam 1 Questions
and All Correct Answers 2025-2026
Edition.
A nurse performs a reflective cultural self-assessment. Which of the following outcomes should
the nurse expect? - Answer Progression from judgmental views of other cultures to
recognition of positive attributes
A nurse who works with older adults is teaching a colleague about the similarities and
differences between gerontology and geriatrics. Which of the following questions best conveys
the focus of gerontology? - Answer "How can we help older adults maintain wellness as they
age?"
A nurse conducts a functional assessment of a client who has moved to the assisted living
facility. which of the following statements best describes the functional assessment? - Answer
Client's ability to perform self-care tasks with a focus on rehabilitation.
a neighbor notices an 81 yr old getting water from someones outside faucet. The neighbor
notices that this persons ankles are very swollen and there is an open wound on her leg. The
older adults says... which of the following interventions is priority when the nurse visits for an
evaluation and does not find any danger? - Answer the competency of the older adult in
making decisions, to be determined
a nurse who provides care in a clinic comes into contact with numerous older adults, many of
whom have bruises of various sizes and stages on their body. what pattern of bruising is most
suggestive of possible abuse? - Answer bruising on both ears and both sides of neck
a nurse reviews the medication list of an older adult upon transfer from the hospital to an
extended care facility. which of the following methods is most likely to reduce the occurrence of
adverse effects? - Answer compare the list to the beers criteria list and notify the health care
provider of any on the list
despite the fact that older adults are proportionately the highest users of health care services,
many nurses harbor misconceptions and deficits in practice related to gerontological nursing.
what is most likely the solution to this problem? - Answer increased nursing education and
clinical experience specific to working with older adults
, discuss what she feels is "beyond her control" Which of the following concerns is the client most
likely experiencing? - Answer cultural taboo to discuss death
A clinic nurse assesses a client who has limited English-speaking ability. The child interprets for
the client. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? - Answer obtain a professional
interpreter
an older adult has recently begun to display unprecedented lapses in short term memory. The
nurse overhears a colleague reassuring the person by saying, "try not to worry; its just a part of
growing older." the nurse recognizes that this is an example of what phenomenon? - Answer
age attribution
a rural community nurse sets up a monthly disease screening service. Local news coverage
chooses not to cover this event. Which of the following justifications best support the
screenings? - Answer health promotion is essential for older adults because they have
complex health care needs
A nurse assesses a 66 yr old woman who strained a muscle. The client attends the gym daily,
and states, "I injured my muscle grouting the floor tile getting ready for the bridge class I teach."
which of the following categorizes this client's aging? - Answer active
a hospital nurse is discussing with an older adult the possibility of transfer to a nursing home for
skilled care after pneumonia. which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this
possible transfer? - Answer i have already used 45 Medicare days this year
A home care nurse admits an older adult with macular degeneration. Which of the following
assessment questions is most appropriate/ - Answer "How do you organize your
medications?"
a healthy 65 yr old says, "I don't think i will live much past 70." the studies however show that
this client should live to 84 yrs of age. Which of the following statements, by the nurse,
summarizes the compression of morbidity for this client? - Answer "We should work on
postponing chronic illnesses."
A nurse discusses with an older adult who continues to drive, but is probably unsafe on the
road. which statement made by the nurse is most appropriate/ - Answer I am concerned
about your safety, as well as the safety of others.
and All Correct Answers 2025-2026
Edition.
A nurse performs a reflective cultural self-assessment. Which of the following outcomes should
the nurse expect? - Answer Progression from judgmental views of other cultures to
recognition of positive attributes
A nurse who works with older adults is teaching a colleague about the similarities and
differences between gerontology and geriatrics. Which of the following questions best conveys
the focus of gerontology? - Answer "How can we help older adults maintain wellness as they
age?"
A nurse conducts a functional assessment of a client who has moved to the assisted living
facility. which of the following statements best describes the functional assessment? - Answer
Client's ability to perform self-care tasks with a focus on rehabilitation.
a neighbor notices an 81 yr old getting water from someones outside faucet. The neighbor
notices that this persons ankles are very swollen and there is an open wound on her leg. The
older adults says... which of the following interventions is priority when the nurse visits for an
evaluation and does not find any danger? - Answer the competency of the older adult in
making decisions, to be determined
a nurse who provides care in a clinic comes into contact with numerous older adults, many of
whom have bruises of various sizes and stages on their body. what pattern of bruising is most
suggestive of possible abuse? - Answer bruising on both ears and both sides of neck
a nurse reviews the medication list of an older adult upon transfer from the hospital to an
extended care facility. which of the following methods is most likely to reduce the occurrence of
adverse effects? - Answer compare the list to the beers criteria list and notify the health care
provider of any on the list
despite the fact that older adults are proportionately the highest users of health care services,
many nurses harbor misconceptions and deficits in practice related to gerontological nursing.
what is most likely the solution to this problem? - Answer increased nursing education and
clinical experience specific to working with older adults
, discuss what she feels is "beyond her control" Which of the following concerns is the client most
likely experiencing? - Answer cultural taboo to discuss death
A clinic nurse assesses a client who has limited English-speaking ability. The child interprets for
the client. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? - Answer obtain a professional
interpreter
an older adult has recently begun to display unprecedented lapses in short term memory. The
nurse overhears a colleague reassuring the person by saying, "try not to worry; its just a part of
growing older." the nurse recognizes that this is an example of what phenomenon? - Answer
age attribution
a rural community nurse sets up a monthly disease screening service. Local news coverage
chooses not to cover this event. Which of the following justifications best support the
screenings? - Answer health promotion is essential for older adults because they have
complex health care needs
A nurse assesses a 66 yr old woman who strained a muscle. The client attends the gym daily,
and states, "I injured my muscle grouting the floor tile getting ready for the bridge class I teach."
which of the following categorizes this client's aging? - Answer active
a hospital nurse is discussing with an older adult the possibility of transfer to a nursing home for
skilled care after pneumonia. which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this
possible transfer? - Answer i have already used 45 Medicare days this year
A home care nurse admits an older adult with macular degeneration. Which of the following
assessment questions is most appropriate/ - Answer "How do you organize your
medications?"
a healthy 65 yr old says, "I don't think i will live much past 70." the studies however show that
this client should live to 84 yrs of age. Which of the following statements, by the nurse,
summarizes the compression of morbidity for this client? - Answer "We should work on
postponing chronic illnesses."
A nurse discusses with an older adult who continues to drive, but is probably unsafe on the
road. which statement made by the nurse is most appropriate/ - Answer I am concerned
about your safety, as well as the safety of others.
