A nurse practitioner examines the skin of an elderly patient. Which finding below is NOT a benign lesion associated with the aging process?- Nurselytic

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A nurse practitioner examines the skin of an elderly patient. Which finding below is NOT a benign lesion associated with the aging process?

A. Xerosis B. Cherry angiomas and senile purpura C. Senile keratosis and senile lentigines D. Dermatophytosis

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection and is not a normal aging change.

Question 2 of 5

Examination of the hair reveals a fine silky appearance. This finding may be seen in patients that have:

A. Hypothyroidism B. Hyperthyroidism C. Type 2 diabetes D. Celiac disease

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hyperthyroidism can lead to fine, silky hair due to the effects of thyroid hormones.

Question 3 of 5

An older woman who is cared for by a concerned family is particularly likely to suffer from which of the following complications after an episode of gastroenteritis?

A. Immobility related to overconcern B. Continued vomiting caused by too-rapid feeding C. Diarrhea resulting from administration of milk products D. Constipation related to overtreatment of diarrhea

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Overtreatment of diarrhea can lead to constipation, especially in older adults.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following statements is true?

A. Decision-making capacity can be determined only by a psychiatrist. B. A diagnosis of dementia precludes competent decision making. C. Lack of decision-making capacity should not be presumed if the patient goes against medical advice. D. Expression of a choice is sufficient to indicate decision-making capacity.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A patient's decision-making capacity cannot be assumed to be absent solely based on their refusal of medical advice.

Question 5 of 5

The National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) criteria for PD require a confirmatory autopsy but would rate as “probable” if three of the four primary clinical features were present. Which of the following lists three primary clinical features of PD?

A. Fatigue, postural instability, gait dysfunction B. Rigidity, resting tremor, urinary urgency C. Rigidity, bradykinesia, resting tremor D. Freezing, sleep disturbance, arthralgias

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The three primary features of PD are rigidity, bradykinesia, and resting tremor.

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