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GERIATRIC NURSING ASSESSMENT, CARE, AND MANAGEMENT OF AGING ADULTS, Exams of Nursing

University of OxfordNursing

GERIATRIC NURSING ASSESSMENT, CARE, AND MANAGEMENT OF AGING ADULTS. GERIATRIC NURSING ASSESSMENT, CARE, AND MANAGEMENT OF AGING ADULTS

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2024/2025

Available from 07/04/2025

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GERIATRIC NURSING ASSESSMENT, CARE, AND
MANAGEMENT OF AGING ADULTS
1. What is the most common chronic condition affecting older
adults?
A) Diabetes
B) Hypertension ✔
C) Osteoporosis
D) Alzheimer’s disease
2. Which of the following is a normal physiological change in aging?
A) Increased bone density
B) Decreased renal function ✔
C) Increased muscle mass
D) Increased cardiac output
3. What is the term for irrational fear or hatred of elderly people?
A) Aging
B) Ageism ✔
C) Gerontophobia
D) Senescence
4. Which vitamin deficiency is common in older adults and can cause
cognitive decline?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin D
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GERIATRIC NURSING ASSESSMENT, CARE, AND

MANAGEMENT OF AGING ADULTS

  1. What is the most common chronic condition affecting older adults?  A) Diabetes  B) Hypertension ✔  C) Osteoporosis  D) Alzheimer’s disease
  2. Which of the following is a normal physiological change in aging?  A) Increased bone density  B) Decreased renal function ✔  C) Increased muscle mass  D) Increased cardiac output
  3. What is the term for irrational fear or hatred of elderly people?  A) Aging  B) Ageism ✔  C) Gerontophobia  D) Senescence
  4. Which vitamin deficiency is common in older adults and can cause cognitive decline?  A) Vitamin C  B) Vitamin D

 C) Vitamin B12 ✔  D) Vitamin K

  1. What is the best approach to communicate with a hearing- impaired elderly patient?  A) Speak loudly from a distance  B) Use medical jargon  C) Face the patient and speak clearly ✔  D) Talk to the caregiver only
  2. Which of the following is a common cause of falls in the elderly?  A) Improved vision  B) Increased muscle strength  C) Postural hypotension ✔  D) Decreased medication use
  3. What is sarcopenia?  A) Loss of bone density  B) Loss of muscle mass and strength ✔  C) Loss of cognitive function  D) Increased fat mass
  4. Which vaccine is recommended annually for older adults?  A) Pneumococcal vaccine  B) Influenza vaccine ✔  C) Hepatitis B vaccine

 D) All of the above ✔

  1. What is the best way to prevent pressure ulcers in bedridden elderly patients?  A) Keep them in one position  B) Use only pillows  C) Regular repositioning and skin care ✔  D) Avoid bathing
  2. Which of the following is a common cognitive disorder in older adults?  A) Schizophrenia  B) Dementia ✔  C) Bipolar disorder  D) Autism
  3. What is the recommended daily calcium intake for older adults to prevent osteoporosis?  A) 400 mg  B) 800 mg  C) 1200 mg ✔  D) 1600 mg
  4. Which of the following medications commonly causes confusion in elderly patients?  A) Acetaminophen  B) Benzodiazepines ✔

 C) Vitamin supplements  D) Antibiotics

  1. What is the most common cause of urinary incontinence in older women?  A) Infection  B) Stress incontinence ✔  C) Kidney failure  D) Diabetes
  2. Which of the following is a sign of depression in the elderly?  A) Increased appetite  B) Loss of interest in activities ✔  C) Excessive energy  D) Hyperactivity
  3. What is the best nursing intervention for an elderly patient with insomnia?  A) Prescribe sleeping pills immediately  B) Encourage good sleep hygiene ✔  C) Avoid daytime naps completely  D) Restrict fluid intake
  4. Which of the following is true about polypharmacy in older adults?  A) It decreases risk of adverse effects  B) It is always necessary

 B) Malnutrition ✔  C) Excess protein intake  D) Vitamin C toxicity

  1. What is the most common cause of delirium in hospitalized elderly patients?  A) Stroke  B) Infection ✔  C) Cancer  D) Diabetes
  2. What is the best nursing action for an elderly patient with hearing loss?  A) Speak louder from behind  B) Face the patient and speak clearly ✔  C) Use complex sentences  D) Ignore the problem
  3. Which of the following is a normal change in the gastrointestinal system with aging?  A) Increased gastric acid production  B) Decreased motility and absorption ✔  C) Increased liver size  D) Increased appetite
  4. What is the most common type of arthritis in older adults?  A) Rheumatoid arthritis

 B) Osteoarthritis ✔  C) Gout  D) Lupus

  1. Which of the following is a risk factor for pressure ulcers?  A) Good nutrition  B) Frequent repositioning  C) Immobility ✔  D) Hydration
  2. Which of the following is an important aspect of medication management in the elderly?  A) Avoid all medications  B) Regular review of medications for side effects ✔  C) Increase doses routinely  D) Ignore drug interactions
  3. What is the term for difficulty swallowing common in elderly patients?  A) Dysphasia  B) Aphasia  C) Dysphagia ✔  D) Anorexia
  4. Which of the following is a common sensory change in aging?  A) Improved vision

 B) Use of multiple medications by a patient ✔  C) Use of herbal supplements only  D) Avoidance of medications

  1. Which of the following is a common psychological change in aging?  A) Increased intelligence  B) Slower cognitive processing ✔  C) Improved memory  D) Increased attention span
  2. Which of the following is a common cause of urinary tract infections in the elderly?  A) Increased immunity  B) Urinary retention ✔  C) High fluid intake  D) Frequent urination
  3. What is the best nursing intervention for an elderly patient with depression?  A) Ignore symptoms  B) Encourage social interaction and refer for counseling ✔  C) Prescribe sedatives without evaluation  D) Limit family visits
  4. Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure in older adults?

 A) Chest pain only  B) Shortness of breath and fatigue ✔  C) Headache  D) Rash

  1. Which of the following is a normal change in the nervous system with aging?  A) Increased nerve conduction speed  B) Decreased reflexes and slower response ✔  C) Increased brain size  D) Improved balance
  2. Which of the following is a common cause of malnutrition in the elderly?  A) Increased appetite  B) Poor dentition and chewing problems ✔  C) Excessive exercise  D) Overeating
  3. Which of the following is a common sleep disorder in older adults?  A) Narcolepsy  B) Insomnia ✔  C) Sleep apnea only in young adults  D) Hypersomnia
  1. Which of the following is a normal change in the endocrine system with aging?  A) Increased insulin sensitivity  B) Decreased metabolism ✔  C) Increased growth hormone  D) Increased thyroid function
  2. Which of the following is a common cause of chronic pain in older adults?  A) Cancer only  B) Osteoarthritis ✔  C) Migraine  D) Fibromyalgia only
  3. Which of the following is a key principle in geriatric nursing care?  A) Focus only on disease treatment  B) Holistic care addressing physical, emotional, and social needs ✔  C) Avoid family involvement  D) Limit patient autonomy