Which of the following statements is true about analgesic medications for older adults?
a. Opioids are less effective in older patients than in younger patients.
b. Stool softeners and laxatives should be used with opioids.
c. Over-the-counter NSAIDs are generally harmless.
d. The dose limit for acetaminophen is dif-ficult to reach for older adults.
Question 2The nurse plans activities for older women born between 1920 and 1930 and who reside in an assisted-living facility. Which is the best intervention for the nurse to implement?
a. Have them bake cookies twice a week.
b. Conduct interviews for specific interests.
c. Arrange dog and cat visits from volun-teers.
d. Take them to the library for guest speak-ers.
Question 3Which statement is true about rehabilitation and restorative care for older adults?
a. The purpose is to regain specific abilities lost because of a condition.
b. Rehabilitation consists primarily of regular physical therapy sessions.
c. A person can learn skills and gain abilities that enable functioning.
d. The patient's capabilities are recognized at the time of admission.
Question 4An older man living in an adult community becomes a widower 1 month after retirement. Two months later, he has not resumed a weekly outing with his fishing club. Which should the nurse implement?
a. Ask the older adult why he is not fishing.
b. Have club members visit him at home.
c. Meet with him to assess his interests.
d. Enroll him in a weekly card game.
Question 5The safest opioid analgesic choice for an older patient who has severe acute pain is which of the following?
a. Meperidine (De-merol) c. Morphine sulfate (Morphine)
b. Pentazocine (Tal-win) d. Safe opioids do not exist.
Question 6Which approach requires the nurse to integrate and balance all aspects of an individual's life into the plan of care?
a. Holistic nursing
b. Healthy People 2020
c. Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs
d. Orem's Self-Care Requirements
Question 7Which describes the nurse's role for an older patient with a chronic illness?
a. Implement an individualized therapeutic regimen that brings about a cure.
b. Provide caring to help the patient live at the optimal level of health and wellness.
c. Suggest that the patient accept eventual death to reduce burdens on the patient's family.
d. Encourage the patient to minimize the utilization of services to control costs.