Question 1 of 5

The nurse at a nursing home wants to help decrease the risk of Alzheimer�s disease (AD) in the residents. Which should the nurse do to implement this goal?

A. Keep the curtains open in their rooms. B. Offer beads for them to string on yarn. C. Show movies that the residents choose. D. Assist residents with ambulation to meals.

Question 2 of 5

What is the primary consideration when managing an older adult with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

A. Initiating early dialysis treatments B. Avoiding the use of all medications to reduce kidney burden C. Monitoring for electrolyte imbalances and adjusting medications accordingly D. Limiting fluid intake to less than 500 mL per day

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is working with older clients in a long term care facility. Which activities performed by the nurse fosters reminiscence among these clients?

A. Having storytelling hours B. Playing cards C. Painting a picture D. Watching movies

Question 4 of 5

An older married couple move to a continuing care retirement community. The older woman who was always very social and outgoing quickly joins an exercise group, a book club, and a knitting circle. The older man who was always very solitary adopts a routine of a long daily walk and registers for an online course in creative writing. The behaviors of the older couple are consistent with which theory of aging?

A. Activity theory B. Continuity theory C. Social exchange theory D. Disengagement theory

Question 5 of 5

When considering end-of-life care, which of the following is most crucial for the gerontological nurse to evaluate?

A. Patient's financial situation B. The family�s expectations C. The patient's advanced directives and wishes D. The patient's history of medication use

geriatric nursing practice questions

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN