The type of incontinence that is characterized by a large residual urine volume is which of the following?
a. Urge incontinence
b. Stress incontinence
c. Overflow incontinence
d. Functional incontinence
Question 2Which older adult has the highest economic risk in retirement at the beginning of retire-ment?
a. Older divorced female, lived in this country for 3 years
b. Older male veteran, above-the-knee amputee, was a teacher
c. Older female, is a widow and a primary care nurse practitioner
d. Older male, immigrated from China, designs computer software
Question 3An older woman with dementia exhibits new behaviors including crying and repeatedly verbalizing the same phrase; further, the behavior has increased over 2 days. Which intervention should the nurse implement in response to this behavior?
a. Tell her you will remember what she says if she stops crying.
b. Attribute these findings to a deterioration in cognitive function.
c. Check the medication administration record for missed doses.
d. Present probing questions to the patient about her behavior.
Question 4Which of the following is a true statement about nutrition for older adults?
a. The older person should be encouraged to practice strict controls on cholesterol in-take to ensure protection against heart disease.
b. Transportation can be a critical factor in nutritional insufficiency in older adults.
c. Soul food is a concern primarily for the African-American culture.
d. No government programs promote con-gregate dining among older adults.
Question 5An older man, who has activity intolerance as a result pulmonary fibrosis, barks orders and commands at the nursing staff when he cannot help himself.
Which of the following is the nurse's first priority patient outcome for planning care to resolve this problem? a. Verbalizes requests in a calm, respectful, and appreciative manner.
b. Identifies potential triggers of anger, and positively redirects energy.
c. Expresses an understanding of the need to balance rest and exercise.
d. Resolves the pulmonary fibrosis to restore baseline activity tolerance.
Question 6The nurse assesses a male resident of a nursing home for urinary incontinence and deter-mines that he is unaware of the problem. Which recommendation should the nurse im-plement?
a. Limit oral fluid intake.
b. Provide regular toileting.
c. Apply absorbent undergarment.
d. Encourage frequent rest periods.
Question 7Which is a common age-related physical change that may affect digestion and food intake?
a. Loss of the majority of taste buds
b. Decreased motility in the esophagus
c. Decreased cholecystokinin secretion
d. Loss of smell
Quick Reply
