A nurse presents at a conference about the concept of sleep. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Increased sleep efficiency is considered a normal, age-related change.
B) Sleep efficiency is quite consistent across different age groups.
C) Both pathologic conditions and age-related changes influence sleep efficiency.
D) Older adults often experience increased sleep latency and decreased numbers of awakenings.
Question 2A nurse at the dermatology office triages calls. Which of the following clients is the highest priority to follow up?
A) A 2-year-old with diaper rash
B) A 20-year-old with red sunburn on the chest and arms
C) A 78-year-old with a lesion that is black, swollen, and draining liquid
D) A 90-year-old with flat discolored spots on face
Question 3A nurse in a long-term care facility teaches aides to assist several older adults with bathing each day. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Apply perfumed products after bathing to promote hygiene and self-esteem.
B) Cleanse groin with isopropyl alcohol to eliminate potential pathogens.
C) Dry skin thoroughly; particularly between the toes and other areas where skin touches.
D) Use water that is warm to hot (100F to 105F) to prevent hypothermia.
Question 4A nurse monitors a group of older adults in the long-term care facility's kitchen. Which of the following actions would cause the nurse to intervene?
A) Sharing perfumed hand soap
B) Using hand lotion after washing dishes
C) Using hot water to rinse the dishes
D) Using soap to wash the dishes
Question 5A nurse evaluates the healing of a full-thickness skin tear on a 92-year-old resident of a long-term care facility. Which of the following would support the continuation of the current treatment plan?
A) The wound with redness surrounding at 12 days
B) The wound draining serosanguinous drainage at 14 days
C) The wound showing 50 healing at 16 days
D) Pain at the wound site at 19 days
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