ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 32 : Care of Elderly Patients Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following are teaching points to discuss with each patient regarding his or her medications?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All listed points are essential for patient education to ensure safe and effective medication use, covering purpose, safety, storage, and administration.
Question 3 of 5
A resident who needs 24-hour nursing supervision and care for IV therapy and wound care would be placed in which of these living situations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Skilled care provides 24-hour nursing supervision for complex medical needs like IV therapy and wound care, unlike other options.
Question 4 of 5
Which of these are features of a memory care unit?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Memory care units are specialized for dementia, prioritize safety, and allow safe wandering to accommodate residents' needs.
Question 5 of 5
Your grandmother is no longer able to live alone in her own home. She is not eating well because she no longer feels like preparing a meal and she has gotten her medications all mixed up confused lately. Your grandmother recently has been getting her medications confused lately. What might you suggest as a good living situation for your grandmother? for her?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assisted living provides meal preparation, medication management, and support for daily activities, suitable for her needs without requiring 24-hour skilled care.