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physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide in older adults?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: White males have the highest suicide rate among older adults.
Question 2 of 5
When performing a visual acuity test, the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart. This means:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 20/30 and 20/40 visual acuity are borderline, and follow-up is appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
An older client with heart failure presents with weight gain and edema. Which nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring helps assess fluid retention, a critical component of managing heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
Headache warning signs that need prompt investigation include all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Headaches relieved with mild analgesics are usually not a warning sign.
Question 5 of 5
Ms. Greta Thornberg is an 88-year-old woman with squamous cell carcinoma. What should you do after her stroke, considering her POLST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A change in the patient’s condition, such as a stroke, requires a review of the POLST with the healthcare agent.
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