A nurse will be conducting an education session at the local senior citizens center on the importance of physical activity. Which activities should the nurse include as an example of moderate-intensity aerobic activity? (Select all that apply.)
a. Biking c. Weight lifting
b. Range of motion (ROM) d. Dancing
Question 2The nurse observes that a male patient is snoring every night. Which should the nurse assess in this patient to diagnose the potential for sleep apnea? (Select all that apply.)
a. Change in appetite
b. Rituals for sleeping
c. Number of daytime naps
d. Headaches in the morning
e. Irritability during the day
f. Awakening during the night
Question 3Residents of a nursing home taking which of the following medication(s) are at risk for sleep disturbances as an adverse effect of the medication? (Select all that apply.)
a. Celecoxib (Celebrex)
b. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
c. Venlafaxine (Effexor)
d. Ipratropium (Atrovent)
e. Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
f. Guaifenesin (Robitussin)
Question 4The actions of the family members of an older adult who just died are chaotic, and they are unable to decide on a funeral home. Which recommendation should the nurse implement?
a. Help them make a list of the problems.
b. Provide a list of preferred funeral homes.
c. Allow them privacy to work it out alone.
d. Suggest they call someone who can help.
Question 5Maintaining balance can become increasingly difficult as age increases. Which normal characteristic(s) of an older adult's musculoskeletal system potentially contribute(s) to this mobility problem?
a. Stability of joints
b. Decrease in muscle bulk
c. Limited range of motion
d. Abnormal joint contours
e. Decreased tissue regeneration
f. Impaired glucose metabolism
Question 6The nurse plans care to prevent a dangerous thermal environment for an older male adult who lives in a northern climate of the United States. Which patient assessment data does the nurse recognize that can contribute to his risk of hypothermia?
a. Is postcerebrovascular accident
b. Has a history of diabetes mellitus
c. Builds miniature cars for a hobby
d. Bathes 3 to 4 times a week
e. Gets heat from a boiler in the cellar
f. Becomes diaphoretic on warm days
Question 7The son of an older adult couple ends his life suddenly and violently. The husband proceeds with living as usual. After 1 year, the wife remains in seclusion and is hospitalized for dehydration.
Which steps should the nurse implement to help improve the wife's mental health and wellness? a. Encourage additional fluids and social ac-tivity.
b. Instruct the husband to display empathy for her.
c. Establish a trusting, caring relationship with her.
d. Ask social services for a survivor's support group.
Question 8Which of the following should the nurse recommend for a moderate-intensity exercise for older adults who are ambulatory and in good health?
a. Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes.
b. Work in the garden for 45 minutes.
c. Swim laps in the pool for 20 minutes.
d. Wash and wax the car for 75 minutes.
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