ATI RN
Age Specific Patient Care Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse leads a staff development session about ageism among health care workers. What information should the nurse include about the consequences of ageism? Select one tha does not apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because of society's negative stereotyping, elderly patients often receive less information (A) and fewer treatment options, public policy discriminates against them (B), and staff shortages occur as some prefer younger patients (C). The elderly are seen to consume more resources (not D), and discrimination spans all staff (not E).
Question 2 of 5
The parent of a seriously mentally ill adult asks the nurse, 'Why are you making a referral to a vocational rehabilitation program? My child wont ever be able to hold a job.' Which is the nurses best reply?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A woman consults the nurse practitioner because she has not achieved orgasm for 2 years, despite having been sexually active. This is an example of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Female orgasmic disorder. This woman's inability to achieve orgasm despite being sexually active aligns with the diagnostic criteria for Female Orgasmic Disorder in the DSM-5. This disorder is characterized by a marked delay, absence, or decreased intensity of orgasm, which causes distress or interpersonal difficulty. Other choices are incorrect because Paraphilic Disorder refers to atypical sexual interests, Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder involves pain during intercourse, and Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder pertains to lack of interest in or arousal during sexual activity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse plans an educational program for staff of a home health agency specializing in care of the elderly. Which topic is the highest priority to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Pain assessment techniques for older adults. This is the highest priority as pain management is crucial in the care of the elderly to ensure their comfort and well-being. By assessing pain accurately, appropriate interventions can be implemented. - Choice B (Psychosocial stimulation): While important, it is not as critical as addressing pain, which directly impacts the individual's physical comfort. - Choice C (Psychiatric advance directives): Important for mental health planning but not as immediately essential as pain assessment in day-to-day care. - Choice D (Managing disinhibition in dementia): Important but secondary to addressing pain, which has a more immediate impact on the individual's quality of life. Prioritizing pain assessment ensures holistic care for elderly patients.
Question 5 of 5
An elderly patient brings a bag of medications to the clinic. The nurse finds bottles of medications as well as assorted pills in no containers in the bag. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because engaging the patient in education about safe storage and labeling of medication is the priority action. This approach promotes patient understanding and empowerment in managing their medications safely. It addresses the immediate concern of the medications being improperly stored and unlabeled. Option A focuses solely on disposal without addressing the root cause. Option B involves a third party and may not address the patient's immediate needs. Option D is important but not as urgent as ensuring safe storage and labeling. Ultimately, educating the patient promotes long-term safety and adherence to medication management.