Which is the most likely reason that Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often difficult to di-agnose in older adults?
a. Presenting symptoms occur very quickly.
b. The disease rarely occurs in older adults.
c. The classic symptoms may not be present in older adults.
d. There are no recognizable symptoms; it is a silent killer.
Question 2The nurse is developing a class on stroke prevention for a local senior citizens center. What would be an important focus when teaching stroke prevention directed at modifia-ble risk factors?
a. Smoking cessation
b. Blood glucose control
c. Annual physical examination
d. Annual influenza immunization
Question 3What intervention would the nurse implement when an older male diagnosed with dementia is observed masturbating in the unit's dayroom?
ba. Removing the resident from the day room and completing an assessment of his behavior.
b. Covering the resident's lap with a blanket and leaving him in the day room.
c. Counseling the resident by telling him that his behavior is inappropriate.
d. Distracting the resident so that he will stop the behavior.
Question 4The major difference between a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is that:
a. TIA symptoms begin to resolve within minutes and are completely resolved within 24 hours.
b. TIA symptoms always precede an ischemic CVA.
c. TIA symptoms begin to resolve within minutes but are not resolved for up to 72 hours.
d. TIA symptoms do not usually involve motor functions.
Question 5Which question has priority when assessing a client for risk factors related to the use of sildenafil (Viagra)?
a. How old are you?
b. Are you currently being treated for hypertension?
c. Do you have a history of respiratory infections?
d. Have you ever been told you have prostate problems?
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