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Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 32 : Care of Elderly Patients Questions
Question 1 of 5
Older adults may experience a decline in sexual desire as they age. This may be related to which of the following?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: These factors contribute to reduced sexual desire through physiological changes affecting sexual function and hormone levels.
Question 2 of 5
You care for a resident in a long-term facility. She receives a phone call informing her that her older sister has died. Which of the following interventions will be most helpful for her at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting quietly provides immediate emotional support and presence, which is most helpful during acute grief.
Question 3 of 5
A 72-year-old patient is brought to the doctor's office by his son for a checkup. As you are helping him disrobe, you notice several bruises on his stomach. You ask him if he has fallen and he says no, he got them leaning over the sink doing dishes. Which of the following represents your next action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bruising from minimal pressure may indicate anticoagulant use or medical issues, requiring further investigation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following concepts is(are) important to remember when you work in a long-term care facility?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Respecting residents' privacy and recognizing their rooms as personal spaces promote dignity and autonomy.
Question 5 of 5
Fall prevention is an extremely important consideration when caring for older adults. Which of the following are interventions you can perform that will help prevent falls?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All interventions reduce fall risk by ensuring safe transfers, proper footwear, clear pathways, and supervision.