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WorksheetsNUR 260 Exam 3 Review- Eliopoulos Questions for Presentation
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
The effects of aging on the action of insulin include which of the following?
Insufficient release of insulin by the beta cells
Increased tissue sensitivity to circulating insulin
Improved ability to metabolize glucose
Decreased glucagon production
Glycosylated hemoglobin levels monitor average blood glucose levels over what period of time?
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
6-12 weeks
12-20 weeks
Is the following statement true or false?
Confusion and abnormal behavior are symptoms that may demonstrate hypoglycemia episodes in an older adult.
True
False
Is the following statement true or false?
The rate of completed suicide among older persons is the lowest of any age group in the United States.
True
False
Is the following statement true or false?
The incidence of major depression declines with age, but the rate of minor depression increases with age.
True
False
Which of the following statements is true related to alcoholism and the older adult?
Alcoholism is easily treated in the older adult.
There is a decreased incidence of alcoholism with age.
Health care professionals can easily detect alcoholism in an older adult.
The long-term goal for the older adult with alcoholism is limited alcohol intake.
Is the following statement true or false?
The first nursing intervention necessary to address problem behaviors in the older adult population is assessment.
True
False
Is the following statement true or false?
Several coexisting factors can be responsible for a delirium.
True
False
Which of the following statements best describes Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?
Neuronal atrophy of the frontal lobes of the brain
Rare disease with a rapid onset and progression of the disease to death
Behavioral rather than cognitive impairments in the early stages
Caused by cerebral infarctions and history of cardiovascular disease
Is the following statement true or false?
The onset of behavioral problems in a person with dementia indicates the need for medications to suppress the behavior problem identified.
True
False
Which of the following is a normal age-related change of the nervous system?
Decline in weight of the brain
Increase in cerebral blood flow
Stages I and II sleep are interrupted
Higher nerve conduction velocity
Is the following statement true or false?
Cerebral blood flow decreases by 50% in older adults.
True
False
Is the following statement true or false?
Secondary symptoms of PD include depression, sleep disturbances, dementia, drooling, and dysphagia.
True
False
Is the following statement true or false?
Signs and symptoms of a transient ischemic attack can last for several days and complete recovery is usual within 1 week.
True
False
Which of the following best describes a drop attack?
Fall caused by loss of consciousness
Fall caused by incontinence
Fall caused by flaccidity of the legs
Call caused by mental instability
Is the following statement true or false?
Persons who have experienced a cerebrovascular accident may experience depression and irritability toward others.
True
False
Is the following statement true or false?
Arteriosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, and nutritional deficiencies can threaten an older adult’s vision.
True
False
Is the following statement true or false?
Patient compliance with treatment for glaucoma can be challenging for the older adult population.
True
False
Which type of visual problem is associated with macular degeneration?
Loss of peripheral vision
Loss of central vision
Perception of spots moving across the eye
Pain with movement of the eye
