NR 601 Midterm Study Guide
A client is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which diagnostic test will best evaluate the management plan prescribed for this client?Quarterly hemoglobin A1C
After first managing the pain being experienced by the client with gout, the
treatment focuses on:
Preventing systemic involvement by altering the client's diet
The abrupt onset of symptoms of stress or urge incontinence is most often due to a urinary tract infection True
A 60-year-old woman presents with a chief complaint of uncomfortable breathing on exertion. She has had a minimally productive cough for several years that does not bother her. On further questioning, she states that her breathing gets much worse when she lies down. The most likely
cause of her dyspnea is:
Cardiac
Which of the following drugs do not trigger or aggravate a cough? Hydrochlorothiazide
Based on current demographic data, which statement identifies a predictive trend regarding the health care needs of society?More nursing services will be required to serve the needs of the population 85 years of age and older.
Which diagnostic laboratory test would the nurse practitioner typically not order for the purpose of evaluating an individual's acute, unexplained weight loss?Serum Potassium
It has been projected that the cultural group presenting the greatest
growth rate among the older adult population will be the:
Hispanic Americans 1 / 4
Which statement made by a client recently diagnosed with diverticular disease would indicate that she needs additional teaching regarding dietary considerations?"I'll have to give up eating right before I go to bed.
" Ethnocentrism is defined as:
a belief that one's ethnic group is superior to that of another true
When diagnosed with diverticulosis, a client asks how this problem occurred. Which assessment data identifies a risk factor for diverticulosis?Maintains a diet low in fiber. 2 / 4
A 77-year-old client being treated for glaucoma asks the nurse practitioner what causes glaucoma. The nurse bases the response on the knowledge
that the increase in intraocular pressure is a result of:
a breakdown in the absorption process
Weight loss is frequently caused by ingestion of one or more of the following drugs.Antibiotics Digoxin Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Theophylline A, B, and C All of the above
Answer: All of the
above
Which of the following culturally diverse male clients will most benefit from educational material related to "Staying Healthy into your 80s" Japanese
The following are true statements about bipolar disorders in older adults except "Bipolar disorder is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder in older adults." Which assessment data would not be of particular concern when attempting to manage an older adult's risk for dehydration?Chronic constipation
When educating the older adult population about the risks to physical health that chronic alcohol abuse presents, the nurse practitioner is especially
careful to include the:
Identification of the signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding
Which of the following drugs does not typically cause constipation? Magnesium-containing antacid
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An older adult client has been voluntarily admitted for treatment of alcohol dependency. In implementing care, the nurse plans which intervention based upon knowledge about alcohol and aging?Assessing the client for both depression and anxiety
The greatest risk for injury for a client with progressed Parkinson's
disease is:
Falls
An older adult client shares with the nurse that, "I don't know what it is but it seems that I need more light for reading or even watching television as I get older." The nurse explains that aging may cause this change due to
the:
Slower ability of the pupil to adjust to changes in lighting.
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