ATI nurs 528 med surg proctored exam (geatrics) Practice Questions

Select one answer.

• Caregiver neglect
• Financial exploitation
• Abandonment
• Psychological abuse

(Select All that Apply.)

• There is little evidence that demonstrates that the course of DM can be altered in an older adult.
• Promoting cardiovascular health has the potential to minimize the complications of diabetes mellitus (DM).
• The benefits of better control of blood pressure and lipid levels are seen much quicker than the benefits of better glycemic control.
• Older adults are less receptive to teaching about diabetes than they are to teaching about cardiovascular disease.
• Diabetes is not a common chronic condition in older adults.

Select one answer.

• Ask, "Do you have trouble sleeping?
• Ask, "Would you like to speak with a chaplain?"
• Ask, "Do you attend religious services?"
• Ask, "What gives your life meaning now?"

Select one answer.

• "if he doesn't take his medication, he'll get no dessert tonight"
• "She can't take a walk outdoors today; it's much too cold and snowy"
• "The grandchildren have colds so they should not visit this week."
• "I don't understand why, but she wants a different doctor to see her”

Select one answer.

• Withdrawing from friends and family
• Focusing on "doing" rather than "feeling"
• Re-marrying within months of the loss
• Experiencing moderate to severe depression

(Select All that Apply.)

• "One week I was working 50 hours and the next I didn't have to get up until noon."
• "I often wonder if my buddies from the plant miss me."
• "I'm afraid we can't make it that weekend; we'll be visiting the grandchildren."
• "We have found a few effective ways to reduce our monthly expenses."
• "I'm not accustomed to sharing my kitchen with anyone else."

Select one answer.

• Self-actualization - He is focused on achieving his personal potential
• Esteem - He wants to be respected and feel accomplished.
• Transcendence - He seeks fulfillment through helping others achieve their potential
• Belongingness - He wants to feel accepted and connected to others.

Select one answer.

• The older adult's desire for daily exercise
• The adult child's career satisfaction
• Conflicting routines and lifestyles
• Financial independence of the older adult

Select one answer.

• Remove the resident from the dayroom and complete an assessment of his behavior
• Cover the resident's lap with a blanket and leave him in the dayroom
• Counsel the resident by telling him that his behavior is inappropriate
• Distract the resident so that he will stop the behavior

(Select All that Apply.)

• OA is a localized process, whereas RA may be systemic
• Initial treatment of both OA and RA is usually nonpharmacological using heat or exercise
• Both OA and RA have an acute onset in older adults
• OA usually impacts distal interphalangeal joints; RA impacts proximal interphalangeal joints