BSN315 - FINAL EXAM (CHAPTERS 8,9 & 10) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE

BSN315 - FINAL EXAM (CHAPTERS 8,9 & 10) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE When providing health teaching to an older adult, which of the following nutrition information guidelines should be recommended for the older person's daily diet? a. A daily fibre intake of 15 g b. No more than 1500 mg/day sodium intake c. Five servings of meat per day d. Vitamin D intake of 600 to 800 IU/daily b. No more than 1500 mg/day sodium intake Which one of the following is a potential mechanical risk factor that may potentiate malnutrition in older persons? a. Memory loss b. Removal from usual cultural patterns c. Decreased or diminished vision or blindness d. Loneliness, isolation or living alone c. Decreased or diminished vision or blindness 3. Which of the following is a true statement about nutrition for older adults? a. The older adult should be encouraged to practice strict controls on cholesterol intake to ensure protection against heart disease. b. Transportation can be critical factor in nutritional insufficiency in older persons. c. Ethnic cooking is a major concern for older persons, because it makes balanced nutrition difficult to maintain. d. There are no government programs to promote congregate dining among older persons. b. Transportation can be critical factor in nutritional insufficiency in older persons. 4. Which of the following is a true statement about dental health in older adults? a. Most people can expect to lose most of their teeth by old age. b. Excessive saliva production is a common problem among older persons. c. Functional and cognitive limitations may contribute to poor oral hygiene. d. A little blood on the toothbrush is normal. c. Functional and cognitive limitations may contribute to poor oral hygiene. 5. Bowel function in the older adult can be a source of concern, and potentially serious problems may develop. What mechanical factors may contribute to constipation in the older adult. a. Inadequate toileting b. Abscess or ulcer of the anal sphincter c. Altered cognitive status d. Irregular defecation habits b. Abscess or ulcer of the anal sphincter The nurse is trying to improve the nutritional status of older adults in a nursing home. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse implement? a. Develop a seating chart for the main dining room, based on unit, to facilitate a more organized and efficient meal delivery. b. Replace the fluorescent lighting with candles at every table, to create a cozier restaurant-like atmosphere. c. Provide nutritious food according to the older adult's expressed food preferences, with liberal use of seasonings. d. Distribute "nutritional liquid supplements" such as Ensure c. Provide nutritious food according to the older adult's expressed food preferences, with liberal use of seasonings. 7. The nurse instructs the health care aide to feed an older adult. If the nurse is unable to observe feeding directly, which action should the nurse use to access the older adult's risk for aspiration immediately following feeding? a. Note the food volume eaten by the olde