Peda, Ruel U.

BSN 3A
Test of knowledge
1. For an older adult population, the leading cause of death is
a. heart disease b. Cancer c. stroke d. Pneumonia
2. Which of the following changes is not considered a normal process of aging?
a. Renal function diminished c. Intelligence diminished
b. short term memory diminished d. Secretions decreased
3. Instructing a 60 yrs. old client with long term diabetes mellitus on preventing chronic
complications of retinopathy or nephropathy, an important principle to teach would be to
a. Frequent visit to the physician for checks up
b. Obtain frequent lab values of BUN and Creatinine
c. Complete frequent fasting plasma glucose testing
d. Maintain stable blood glucose levels
4. As a nurse develops a care plan for clients whom sustain an intertrochanteric fracture of
left hip, she knows that initial care includes
a. Abductor splints in place until edema is reduced
b. Pelvic traction until edema is reduced
c. Bucks extension until edema is reduced
d. Balanced suspension traction until surgery is completed.
5. An elderly client has received radiation for cancer. Based on an understanding of blood
changes associated with radiotherapy, the nurse will focus the assessment on
a. Checking labs test for low hemoglobin
b. Observing for signs of infections
c. Checking the need for subcutaneous vitamin K
d. Monitoring of prophylactic antibiotics