ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 32 : Care of Elderly Patients Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following interventions will help prevent pressure sores for the patient with impaired mobility?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All interventions promote skin integrity, reduce pressure, and support healing, preventing pressure sores in immobile patients.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following signs or symptoms suggest significant changes in cardiovascular health?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: These symptoms indicate potential heart failure or poor circulation, reflecting significant cardiovascular changes.
Question 3 of 5
Older adults often have trouble with constipation. What is the physiological reason for constipation that is associated with old age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased peristalsis, a common age-related change, slows intestinal motility, leading to constipation.
Question 4 of 5
Older adults may not empty their bladders completely when they void because of changes in neuromuscular functioning of the bladder muscle or, in men, enlargement of the prostate gland. Which of the following is a common complication of insufficient bladder emptying?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Residual urine from incomplete bladder emptying increases the risk of urinary tract infections due to bacterial growth.
Question 5 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.