Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is a common side effect of benzodiazepines in older adults?

A. Increased alertness B. Increased risk of falls C. Improved memory D. Enhanced muscle strength

Question 2 of 5

Mr J., an 80 yr old who has had flu like symptoms with diarrhea and has vomited 4 times in the last 24 hours is seen in the ED. Mr. J seems confused and is lethargic. The nurse notes that Mr. J has dry skin, a brown tongue, sunken cheeks and concentrated urine. This array of symptoms indicates:

A. congestive heart failure B. dehydration C. urinary tract infection D. bowel obstruction

Question 3 of 5

Which common cognitive impairment is often mistaken for normal aging in older adults?

A. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) B. Alzheimer's disease C. Dementia with Lewy bodies D. Vascular dementia

Question 4 of 5

Which physiological change in the brain is the reason the nurse allows more time for answering questions with older adults?

A. Increased secretion of cholinesterase B. Decreased secretion of neurotransmitters C. Loss of spinal cord and brainstem neurons D. Atrophy of dendrites in the cerebral cortex

Question 5 of 5

A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man�s wellness?

A. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. B. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill. C. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease. D. Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness.

basic geriatric nursing 8th edition test bank

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN