NUR 257 Midterm Prep

NUR 257 Midterm Prep
1. You have been providing care for an 82-year-old man whose signs and symptoms of
Parkinson disease have become more severe over the past several months. The man tells you
that he can no longer do as many things for himself as he used to be able to do. What factor
should you recognize as impacting your patient's life most significantly?
a. neurologic deficits
b. loss of independence
c. age-related changes
d. tremors and decreased mobility
Answer
b, loss of independence
2. An occupational health nurse overhears an employee talking to his manager about a 65-yearold coworker. What phenomenon would the nurse identify when hearing the employee state, 'he
should just retire andmake way forsome new blood'?
a. intolerance
b. ageism
c. dependence
d. nonspecific prejudice
Answer
b, ageism
3. you are the nurse caring for an 85-yar-old patient who has been hospitalized for a fractured
radius.The patient's daughter has accompanied the patient to the hospital and asks you what her
father can do for his very dry skin, which has become susceptible to cracking and shearing.
What would be your best response?
a. 'he should likely take showers rather than baths, if possible'
b. 'make sure that he applies sunscreen each morning'
c. 'dry skin is an age-related change that is largely inevitable'
d. 'try to help your father increase his intake of dairy products'
Answer
a, 'he should likely take showers rather than baths, if possible'