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 questions represents the best approach to determining if a caregiver is experiencing burnout?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about personal health problems like insomnia or fatigue is a sensitive and effective way to identify burnout, as these are common symptoms without being accusatory.
Question 2 of 5
Which organs of the body are primarily responsible for metabolizing and eliminating medications from the body?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The liver metabolizes medications, and the kidneys eliminate them, making these organs primarily responsible for drug processing in the body.
Question 3 of 5
Many older patients experience a decline in renal function as they age. What effect does renal decline have on medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reduced renal function impairs drug excretion, leading to accumulation in the blood, which can cause toxicity or prolonged effects.
Question 4 of 5
Anticoagulant drugs (sometimes called 'blood thinners') are broken down (metabolized) in the liver. Which of the following might be an outcome if a patient has undiagnosed liver disease but is started on anticoagulants?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Undiagnosed liver disease impairs anticoagulant metabolism, leading to drug accumulation and increased bleeding risk due to prolonged effects.
Question 5 of 5
You are a home health nurse and one of your patients, Mrs. Cortes, has age-related macular degeneration and recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes. She speaks only a little English, and you cannot ascertain whether or not she knows how to take her medications because you do not speak Spanish. Which of the following represents the best intervention for addressing her educational need?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a translator ensures clear communication for education, while a pill dispenser provides immediate medication management, addressing both short-term and long-term needs.