physical assessment test bank

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Psoriasis often presents with pruritus, positive Auspitz sign, and pitted nails.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Metformin is preferred in older adults and those with a risk of hypoglycemia.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Improving sleep hygiene by reducing environmental disturbances and creating a calm, quiet environment helps improve sleep quality for residents.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Neither frailty index nor Fried frailty criteria includes cognition assessment, as frailty is primarily a physical condition.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: White males have the highest suicide rate among older adults.