Question 1

An elderly woman shared that she had six different physicians,each focusing on one particular health problem.Which would be of immediate concern for the home health nurse? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The immediate concerns for the home health nurse would be whether there is a family physician coordinating her care to ensure comprehensive management (A), and the potential for drug interactions if each physician is prescribing medications (C).

Question 2

A woman admitted,"I did fall once,but it was an accident that I'm sure won't happen again." Which responses would be most appropriate for the nurse? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

These responses are appropriate as they address potential risk factors for falls and ways to prevent them. A focuses on bone health, C on environmental safety, D on physical strength and balance, and F on medication review, which can affect balance and fall risk.

Question 3

A wife,who had just come home after major abdominal surgery,explained to the home health nurse that she was really worried about her husband.He had not been sleeping well or eating well,seemed to have no energy,and did not seem to enjoy anything including activities he used to love.Which suggestion should the nurse give to the client?

Accepted Answer

The husband's symptoms suggest he may be experiencing depression, and it is important for him to see a doctor for evaluation and potential treatment.

Question 4

A wife explained to the nurse that her husband was becoming awfully forgetful,and now he's started getting lost on the way home from the golf club.She's scared he may be getting Alzheimer's disease.Which would be most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Accepted Answer

Drawing a clock is a common screening tool for cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer's disease, as it assesses memory, executive function, and visuospatial abilities.

Question 5

A nurse always reviewed the medications taken by elderly clients on each home visit.Which best explains the rationale for the nurse's action? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Age-related changes and polypharmacy increase the risk of drug interactions and adverse reactions in elderly clients. They often use over-the-counter and herbal remedies, and with chronic diseases, they take many medications.

Question 6

Which best explains why all family members should want their aged relatives to have a living will?

Accepted Answer

A living will helps family members understand the wishes of their loved one regarding medical treatment if they become incapacitated, ensuring that their preferences are respected.

Question 7

A family member tells the nurse that she is worried about her grandmother driving.Which would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of A family member tells the nurse that...

Question 8

"Do you have any advice?" a young woman asked."I'm eating lunch with my dad but he can't hear and he won't wear his hearing aid." Which suggestion should be made by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Finding a quiet place with good lighting and minimal background noise can help facilitate communication with someone who has hearing difficulties, even if they are not wearing a hearing aid.

Question 9

Which would be a problem for an older adult with a hearing loss? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which would be a problem for an...

Question 10

A son did not know what to get his mother for her birthday.She refused most gifts,saying they were just something more for her to take care of.Assuming the mother did not have these,which would be a very helpful gift? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

These choices would all be helpful to the mother because they would make her life easier and more secure.

Question 11

A son explained to the home health nurse that since his mother died,his father did not seem to have any interest in life and had even told his son he was considering suicide.Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Suicide is a serious issue, and the nurse should encourage the son to seek professional help for his father by talking to a doctor.

Question 12

Which situations best describe when a person would most likely be very unhappy and perhaps ill after retirement? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which situations best describe when a person...

Quiz 19: Senior Health