Taking blood pressure readings while the older person is lying, sitting, and standing
a. Is unnecessary, unless the older person complains of chest pain
b. Can assist in identifying orthostatic hypotension
c. Is usually done only with a physician's order
d. Can identify the cause of increased heart rate when the older person changes positions
Question 2James Kelly, an 83-year-old patient, complains that he has been vomiting and had diarrhea for several days. He has a low-grade fever and seems to be sweating. What disorder should these symptoms lead you to consider first?
a. Excess fluid buildup in the body
b. Electrolyte imbalance
c. Diabetes mellitus
d. Edema
Question 3Osteoporosis may result from a lack of calcium in the body and from a deficiency in
a. Sodium
b. Zinc
c. Selenium
d. Fluoride
Question 4Diabetic patients often have chronic arterial insufficiency. What findings during examination of the older person's legs would indicate chronic arterial insufficiency?
a. Transparent, shiny, hairless skin
b. Varicose veins
c. Localized areas of inflammation and redness
d. Bilateral pedal edema
Question 5According to Eric Erikson's eight stages of life theory, the task of old age is
a. Industry vs. Inferiority
b. Identity vs. Role Confusion
c. Ego integrity vs. Despair
d. Generativist vs. Stagnation
Question 6An abnormal finding in the examination of an older person's mouth would be
a. Pink, moist, and smooth gums
b. Varicose veins on the underside of the tongue
c. White patches along the gum line or under dentures
d. Decreased saliva production
Question 7All of the following are psychological theories of aging except
a. Subcultural theory
b. Wear-and-tear theory
c. Developmental tasks theory
d. Continuity theory
Question 8Roughage in the diet often leads to
a. Intestinal cramping and diarrhea
b. Slowed intestinal movement and constipation
c. Regular bowel movements
d. The need for laxatives
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