ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 33 Questions
Question 1 of 5
When assessing the skin of an older adult patient who is complaining of pruritus, what should the nurse advise the patient to avoid to reduce further drying of her skin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antibacterial soap is very drying.
Question 2 of 5
When communicating with an older adult patient who has difficulty hearing, how should the nurse change her speech?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
To communicate with a patient with a hearing loss, the nurse should lower the tone of the voice.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse recognizes that a term referring to mechanical difficulty of swallowing is
Correct Answer: dysphagia
Rationale: Dysphagia is a term that refers to mechanical difficulties in swallowing.
Question 4 of 5
A change of aging related to the circulatory system includes decreased blood vessel elasticity. For what should the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The blood vessels become less elastic because of aging and may lead to increased blood pressure.
Question 5 of 5
Which symptom of diabetes distorts tactile sensation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peripheral neuropathy is the presence of abnormal sensation and it distorts tactile sensation.