An elderly male patient complains of urinary frequency and the feeling that he cannot completely ...

An elderly male patient complains of urinary frequency and the feeling that he cannot completely empty his bladder. Which of the following is most often associated with these symptoms?
 
  A) Enlargement of the prostate
  B) Urinary incontinence
  C) Diverticular disease
  D) Constipation

Question 2

On admission to the hospital, an 81-year-old woman is recognized to be at risk for polypharmacy since she is under the care of multiple care providers in the community.
 
  Which of the following components of her extensive medication regimen would constitute the greatest threat to the woman's continence? A) The woman takes a diuretic for treatment of hypertension and over-the-counter antihistamines during allergy season.
  B) The woman takes an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker for the treatment of her hypertension.
  C) The woman takes prednisone and uses a topical corticosteroid for the treatment of dermatitis.
  D) The woman is currently taking a broad-spectrum antibiotic for the treatment of a venous ulcer.

Question 3

The end-products of carbohydrate and protein digestion are absorbed by the
 
  a. bloodstream.
  b. blood vessels in the villi.
  c. lymphatic system.
  d. lymph vessels in the villi.

Question 4

A nurse practitioner is teaching a 90-year-old client about her new medication regimen. Which of the following principles should the nurse integrate into the teaching session?
 
  A) While numerous factors can interfere with learning, learning ability itself is not seriously altered with age.
  B) Older adults require simplified learning objectives and slower introduction of new directions.
  C) Simple association is well executed by older adults but complex analysis is normally absent.
  D) Successful learning late in life requires a multisensory teaching approach.

Question 5

The three vital functions muscles perform when they contract are: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. To allow for accumulation of uric acid in blood
  b. Maintenance of posture
  c. Motion
  d. To serve as a storage area for various minerals
  e. Production of heat
  f. To assist in return of venous blood to the left side of the heart

Question 6

A 74-year-old woman who is in hospital for rehabilitation following hip replacement has been experiencing incontinence since admission.
 
  Which of the following interventions are likely to facilitate the restoration of the patient's bladder function? (Select all that apply.) A) Determine and assess the woman's recent voiding pattern.
  B) Request an order for an indwelling catheter from the patient's physician.
  C) Teach the patient how to meet hydration needs while still limiting fluid intake.
  D) Offer to assist to the commode every 2 hours while awake.
  E) Assess the client for contributing factors such as constipation.