ATI Learning System Gerontology
Exam Questions And Answers 2022
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has pneumonia. Which of the following
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physiologic changes associated with aging places the client at a greater risk for
pneumonia?
A. Decreased anterior-posterior diameter
B. Increased diameter of the small airways
C. Decreased number of cilia
D. Increased alveolar surface area - Correct Answer- C. Decreased number of cilia
A nurse us contributing to the plan of care for a client who had a recent stroke and a
history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). For which of the following
disorders should the nurse plan to monitor this client?
A. Duodenal ulcer disease
B. Aspiration pneumonia
C. Viral pneumonia
D. Esophageal varices - Correct Answer- B. Aspiration pneumonia
A nurse is caring for an older adult client. Which of the following physiologic changes
associated with aging can affect medication dosage in this client?
A. Increased glomerular filtration rate
B. Decreased body fat
C. Decreased gastric motility
D. Decreased gastric pH - Correct Answer- C. Decreased gastric motility
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is postmenopausal and has
osteoporosis. The client has a new prescription for alendronate sodium. Which of the
following findings in the client's history should the nurse recognize is a contradiction
to this medication?
A. Glaucoma
B. Paget's disease
C. Esophageal stricture
D. Long-term corticosteriod use - Correct Answer- C. Esophageal stricture
This indicates for delayed esophageal emptying.
A nurse is assisting with the admission of an older adult client who fell at home 3
days ago. The client has a fractured hip, malnutrition, and dehydration. Which of the
following laboratory values, noted on admission, should indicate to the nurse
prolonged malnutrition?
A. Increased sodium
B. Decreased albumin
C. Increased BUN
D. Decreased blood glucose - Correct Answer- B. Decreased albumin
A nurse is participating on a committee that is developing age-appropriate care
standards for older adult clients. Which of the following of Erikson's developmental
tasks should the nurse recommend as the focus? CONTINUES..... [Show Less]