NURS6540 / NURS 6540 Exam Study Guide : Advanced Practice Care of Frail Elders - Walden

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NURS 6540 - Advanced Practice Care of Frail Elders Exam Study Guide Which assessment tool measures economic resources, mental health, and activities of daily living? 1. Lawton's Physical Self-Mai... ntenance Scale 2. Older Americans Resources and Services Assessment 3. Problem Oriented Medical Record 4. Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire All care plans for older adult patients include: 1. a bowel and bladder program. 2. a fall prevention program. 3. discharge planning. 4. reminiscence therapy. An older adult patient, who is recovering from surgery, has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L and is confused. The physician diagnoses syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone. The gerontological nurse's primary goal for this patient is to: 1. decrease edema by restricting free water intake. 2. prevent complications of hyponatremia. 3. reorient the patient to his or her surroundings. 4. restore the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance. The adult children of an aging couple ask a gerontological nurse about alternative therapies or nontraditional services to improve their parents' health. The nurse's most appropriate response is to: 1. discuss the benefits, risks, and limitations of various therapies. 2. distinguish between folk and traditional medicine. 3. give a firm warning about alternative therapies. 4. recommend a reputable holistic health therapist. A 73-year-old patient is admitted to a rehabilitation facility after sustaining a mild stroke. After three nights in the facility, the patient begins to sleep only four to five hours a night and to awaken frequently during the night. The patient then complains of not feeling rested and begins to nap during the day. Which is the most appropriate nursing action? 1. Completing an assessment of the patient's sleep-wake cycle to determine necessary interventions 2. Doing nothing since this type of sleep pattern is associated with normal aging 3. Inquiring if the patient takes a medication at bedtime and requesting that the physician order it 4. Moving the patient further away from the nurse's station to minimize disturbances [Show More]

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