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Central Texas College NURSING 1115 Chapter 21 Quiz Older adults 1)The nurse is assessing a 72-year-old patient who was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 65

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NURSING 1115

Chapter 21 Quiz Older adults

1)The nurse is assessing a 72-year-old patient who was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 65. The nurse detects the patient has kyphosis on exam. The nurse suspects:

2.            The nurse is assessing a 72-year-old patient in the clinic. Which statement made by a 72-year-old patient describes a normal process of aging?

3.            The student nurse is studying the difference between middle-age adults and older adults. The student nurse should be aware that the neurologic responses of older adults:

 

4.            The nurse is performing an assessment on an older patient. Which change that occurs with aging explains why an older adult may be unaware of an infection or injury to the eye?

5.            The nurse is assessing an 88-year-old woman who has a blood pressure reading of 160/90 mm Hg. This blood pressure reading indicates:

6.            The nurse is reviewing risk factors for respiratory infection with an older adult patient. Which physiologic change that occurs with aging predisposes the older adult to respiratory infections?

7.            The nurse is preparing to assess an older patientÂ’s basic activities of daily living (BADLs). What should be included in this assessment?

 

8.            The nurse is preparing to assess an older patient's ability to perform IADLs. Which statement about IADLs is true?

9.            The nurse is assessing an older patientÂ’s ability to perform IADLs. What is included in this assessment?

1.) Proper use of medications 2.) Cooking dinner

3.) Using public transportation 4.) Writing checks