Maturity Flashcards
NCLEX QUESTION - MATURITY
A nurse is assigned to care for an older client with hearing loss. The nurse plans care knowing that older clients:
A. Are often distracted
B. Respond to low-pitched tones
C. Have middle ear changes
D. Develop moist cerumen production
B. Respond to low-pitched tones
NCLEX QUESTION - MATURITY
Which of the following clients would most likely be a victim of elder abuse?
A .A 90 year-old woman with advanced Parkinson’s disease.
B. A 68 year-old man with newly diagnosed cataracts.
C. A 70 year-old woman with early-diagnosed Lyme disease.
D. A 75 year-old man with moderate hypertension.
A. A 90 year-old woman with advanced Parkinson’s disease.
NCLEX QUESTION - MATURITY
An older female client tells the nurse that she is afraid that she will fall while going to the bathroom at night. Which suggestion, if made by the nurse, indicates that the nurse understands the visual changes affecting older clients?
A. “Use a bell to call your daughter if you need to get up.”
B. “Keep a night-light on in the bedroom and bathroom.”
C. “Use a commode in your bedroom at night.”
D. “Limit your fluid intake during the day.”
B. “Keep a night-light on in the bedroom and bathroom.”
NCLEX QUESTION - MATURITY
A nurse is caring for an older male client who resides in a nursing home. The nurse plans which of the following to encourage autonomy in the client?
A. Scheduling his barber appointments.
B. Allowing him to choose social activities.
C. Decorating his room.
D. Planning his meals.
B. Allowing him to choose social activities.
NCLEX QUESTION - MATURITY
A nurse is caring for an older client at home. Which situation in the home noted by the nurse requires immediate attention?
A. An operable smoke detector
B. A prefilled medication tray
C. Unsecured scatter rugs
D. Clear exit passageways
C. Unsecured scatter rugs
NCLEX QUESTION - MATURITY
A nurse assisting in planning group activities for older clients. Which of the following activities would best promote health and maintenance among older adults?
A. Gardening every day for an hour
B. Cycling three times a week for 20 minutes
C. Sculpting once a week for 40 minutes
D. Walking three to five times a week for 30 minutes
D. Walking three to five times a week for 30 minutes
NCLEX QUESTION - MATURITY
Which of the following are expected findings in regard to changes associated with aging? (select all that apply)
A. Increased insulin resistance B. Increased constipation C. Increased saliva production D. Decreased in subcutaneous fat E. Increase in bladder capacity
A. Increased insulin resistance
B. Increased constipation
D. Decreased in subcutaneous fat
NCLEX QUESTION - MATURITY
The nurse observes that his daughter-in-law confines an older male client to his room. When the nurse suggests that he walk to the den and join the family, he says, “I’m in everyone’s way, and my son needs me to stay here.” The most important action for the nurse to take is to:
A. Say to the son, “Confining your father to his room is inhumane.”
B. Say nothing; it is best for the nurse to remain neutral and to wait to be asked for help.
C. Suggest to the client and daughter-in-law that they consider a nursing home for the client.
D. Suggest appropriate resources to the client and daughter-in-law, such as respite care and a senior citizens’ center.
D. Suggest appropriate resources to the client and daughter-in-law, such as respite care and a senior citizens’ center.
