ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 33 Questions
Question 1 of 5
When discussing aging, to whom does the term older adulthood apply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adulthood begins at about age 65.
Question 2 of 5
When the nurse discusses prevention of cardiac disease, falls, and depression with a group of older adults, the benefits of what are important to stress?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Primary prevention stresses exercise for the prevention of cardiac disease, falls, and depression.
Question 3 of 5
When was the Social Security Act, which was the first major legislation providing financial security for older adults, passed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first major legislation to provide financial security for older adults was the Social Security Act of 1935.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Because thin skin and lack of subcutaneous fat predisposes the older adult to pressure injuries, the nurse alters the care plan to include turning the bedfast patient how often?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pressure injuries can be avoided by repositioning the patient every 2 hours.