ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 32 : Care of Elderly Patients Questions
Question 1 of 5
Patients' lack of knowledge about the medications they take is a factor in polypharmacy.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Poor understanding of medications can lead to misuse or duplication, contributing to polypharmacy.
Question 2 of 5
As a nurse, you can review each medication to assess for its purpose and for overlap among drugs.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses play a key role in medication reconciliation to prevent polypharmacy and ensure safe use.
Question 3 of 5
A recliner with side arms, a lap belt, and wheels used for people who cannot sit unassisted is called a
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A geri-chair is specifically designed with side arms, a lap belt, and wheels to support individuals who cannot sit unassisted, providing safety and mobility.
Question 4 of 5
The people who live in long-term care facilities are generally referred to as , not patients.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In long-term care facilities, individuals are referred to as residents to emphasize their home-like environment and autonomy, rather than the clinical term 'patients.'
Question 5 of 5
An elderly patient with a hearing problem and mild confusion is not being cooperative regarding his need for a morning bath. The UAP in charge of his hygiene for the morning is frustrated and upset; she exclaims, 'Mr. Anderson isn't listening to a word I say!' Which of the following responses by the charge nurse represents effective supervision in this situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response provides constructive guidance by addressing the patient's hearing impairment and confusion, offering specific communication strategies, and ensuring follow-up support, demonstrating effective supervision.