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GERO-BC Test 05: Nutrition and Clinical Care

This set of questions focuses on clinical pharmacology, metabolic deficiencies, and identifying acute changes in cognitive function.

Acute Confusion: Sudden mental changes over a few hours usually indicate a medical issue like infection rather than Alzheimer's.
Medication Safety: Taking multiple medications increases the risk of side effects and dangerous interactions for older adult patients.
Stroke Warning: A sudden loss of vision in one eye is a key sign that a stroke could happen soon.
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Q:1A gerontological nurse is assessing an older adult patient who is demonstrating pica. This behavior is most commonly associated with which nutritional deficiency?
Q:2A gerontological nurse is performing an assessment to differentiate between common geriatric conditions. Which of the following is not a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
Q:3An older adult patient presents with a four-hour history of acute mental status changes. Which of the following conditions is the least likely cause of this change?
Q:4A patient receives midazolam for procedural sedation. The nurse monitors for common side effects of this medication. Which of the following is NOT a typical side effect?
Q:5A gerontological nurse is educating a patient about lifestyle modifications to lower systolic blood pressure. Which of ... [Show Full Question 5]
Q:6In cognitive therapy, using association to link new information with existing knowledge ... [Show Full Question 6]
Q:7A nurse is providing care to an older adult patient who is taking multiple medications. The patient ... [Show Full Question 7]
Q:8A patient with a history of COPD is prescribed an albuterol inhaler. The nurse should ... [Show Full Question 8]
Q:9A nurse is reviewing a patient's medication list and notes a statin medication. This drug ... [Show Full Question 9]
Q:10A nurse teaches a patient on bed rest to perform plantar and dorsiflexion exercises ... [Show Full Question 10]
Q:11A gerontological nurse manager is mediating a conflict between two staff members. Which of the following approaches ... [Show Full Question 11]
Q:12A gerontological nurse is using a cognitive assessment tool on a patient suspected of having early-stage Alzheimer's ... [Show Full Question 12]
Q:13A gerontological nurse is providing sexual health education to an elderly female patient. The nurse identifies which of the following ... [Show Full Question 13]
Q:14A gerontological nurse is caring for an elderly patient who is on immunosuppressive therapy. The nurse should monitor ... [Show Full Question 14]
Q:15A gerontological nurse is reviewing resources from a federal agency dedicated to improving patient safety and ... [Show Full Question 15]
Q:16A gerontological nurse is providing education on stroke prevention. The nurse should emphasize that controlling which of the following ... [Show Full Question 16]
Q:17A gerontological nurse is explaining the difference between palliative and hospice care to a patient and ... [Show Full Question 17]
Q:18A 68-year-old patient with a significant smoking history asks a gerontological nurse about lung cancer screening. Based ... [Show Full Question 18]
Q:19A gerontological nurse is assessing an elderly patient for symptoms of Giant Cell Arteritis ... [Show Full Question 19]
Q:20A gerontological nurse is assessing a patient who reports a sudden, temporary loss of vision in one eye, described as a "curtain coming down." ... [Show Full Question 20]

Test 05 Study Summary

1. Clot Prevention Moving the ankles helps blood flow back to the heart to prevent dangerous clots during periods of bed rest.
2. Cancer Screening Annual low dose CT scans are the standard method for screening older adults with a heavy history of smoking.
3. Nutritional Signs Pica involves eating non food items like ice or dirt and often signals that a patient has low iron.

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