ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 32 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working in the hospital complains about his assignment, saying, 'I don't have a single patient younger than 70 years old. I'll be babbling and confused by the end of my shift!' These comments reflect:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The comment stereotypes elderly patients, reflecting ageism by assuming they are inherently confusing.
Question 2 of 5
An elderly client with dementia is brought to the primary health-care provider's office. The client's daughter asks the nurse, 'What is dementia?' Which nursing response is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dementia is characterized by impaired cognitive function, including memory, thinking, and reasoning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an elderly patient. Which physiological change is of the highest concern?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urinary retention can lead to infections and kidney damage, making it a high-priority concern in elderly patients.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing an old-old client. Which assessment finding should the nurse consider as highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A temperature of 94°F indicates hypothermia, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
An elderly patient with diabetes is admitted with low blood sugar and a syncopal episode. He is confused and unable to give clear answers to most questions. He is noted to have multiple decubiti, poor hygiene, and several old and new lacerations with varying areas of ecchymosis. Which is of most concern to you, the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Signs of decubiti, poor hygiene, and multiple injuries suggest possible elder abuse, requiring immediate investigation.