University of AlabamaNUR 372Medical-Surgical more ?.
Medical Surgical- Udan
Stages of growth and development
1. The developmental task of the
... [Show More] older
adult according to Erickson is:
a. Identity vs. role diffusion
b. Intimacy vs. Isolation
c. Generativity vs. Stagnation
d. Ego integrity vs. Despair
2. The study of old age is referred to
as:
a. Ageism
b. Geriatrics
c. Gerontonics
d. Gerontology
3. All of the following are true
concerning Erikson’s task of ego
integrity except:
a. The person accepts his or her
lifestyle as it is
b. The person feels dissatisfied
c. One is still in control of one’s
life
d. The person feels that he/she
made the best choice for
particular situation
4. Bone changes associated with aging
frequently result from a loss of:
a. Calcium
b. Magnesium
c. Vit. A
d. Vit. C
5. Nursing measures to deal with
sensory changes in the aged include
the following except:
a. Increasing room lighting without
increasing glare
b. Speaking slowly in clearly
enunciated words using slightly
lowered tone of voice
c. Keeping eyeglasses clean and
always available
d. Applying hot water bags on the
legs during cold climate
6. Which of the following colors is most
difficult to be perceived by an
elderly?
a. Purple
b. Red
c. Yellow
d. Green
7. The following nursing intervention
are appropriate in the prevention of
pressure sores among bedridden
elderly clients except:
a. Massage bony prominence
b. Apply alcohol on the skin
c. Keep the skin clean and dry
d. Turn the client every 1 to 2
hours
8. The following are appropriate
nursing actions to prevent postural
hypotension in an elderly client
except:
a. Advise to get out of bed
gradually
b. Instruct to have a daily fluid
intake of 3 glasses a day
c. Advise to avoid straining at
stool
d. Advise to avoid bending down
and suddenly standing up again
9. Which of the following nursing
intervention is inappropriate when
caring for an elderly experiencing
dementia?
a. Have clocks or calendar in the
environment
b. Provide consistent routine of
activities
c. Spend time with the patient
d. Address the patient by calling
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