Symptoms associated with menopause include: (select all that apply)
A. Hot flashes
B. Insomnia
C. Vaginal Dryness
D. Restless Leg Syndrome
E. Insomnia
F. Anxiety/restlessness

Which is not a common diagnosis for hospitalization in older adults?
A. Pneumonia
B. UTI
C. Renal Failure
D. Gastritis

Which of the following is not an associated risk factor for falls?
A. Dehydration
B. UTI
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Cardiac arrhythmia

True or False
Quantity and quality of sleep can determine an older adult’s health and well-being.

Postural and postprandial hypotension is most often related to
A. Vasoactive medications and decreased baroreceptor activity
B. Antibiotics and increased cardiac output
C. Antispasmodic drugs and increased levels of potassium
D. Antibiotics and decreased renal function

Which statement is true regarding increasing age and sexual response?
A. Sexual activity declines after the fifth decade
B. Older women lose interest in sex
C. There is a decrease in sexual responsiveness in both genders
D. Sexual activity declines after the sixth decade

Which of the following is not a risk for hospitalization?
A. Adverse drug reactions
B. Falls
C. Hypothermia
D. Infection

Which of the following fractures is/are common in older adults as a result of a fall? (Select all that Apply)
A. Neck of the femur
B. Colles’ fracture
C. Vertebral fracture
D. No fracture

Patient states to the nurse that they have been getting up to go to the bathroom about every hour during the night. What nursing diagnosis would you give?
A.Anxiety
B.Risk for Falls
C.Disruption of Sleep Pattern
D.Excess Fluid Volume

Which of the following breath sounds indicate a worsening in congestive heart failure?
A. Rhonchi
B. Rales
C. Stridor
D. Wheezing

Which of the following is a common cause of erectile dysfunction in older men?
A. STD's
B. Diabetes
C. Heart Failure
D. Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Which of the following is a goal for managing chronic conditions for elderly patients? (Select all that apply)
A. Preventing complications
B. Delaying deterioration and decline
C. Achieving the highest quality of life
D. Death with comfort and dignity
E. Dependency on care takers

Which of the following is not an effect of inactivity?
A. Changes in physiologic function
B. Increased risk of complications
C. Increased independency
D. Changes in mood and self-concept

Which of the following drugs affect a patient's sleep? (Select all that apply)
A. Alprazolam
B. Diphenhydramine
C. Aspirin
D. Amoxicillin
E. Fluoxetine

Which of the following foot care interventions is essential to older adults who have peripheral vascular disease?
A. Daily inspection of the feet
B. Wearing tight-fitting shoes for comfort
C. Application of heat to areas of infection
D. Vaccination to prevent varicella zoster

Which of the following is a factor that alters sexual practices of older adults? (Select all that apply)
A. altered health status
B. inability to achieve orgasm
C. erectile dysfunction
D. loss of sexual partner
e. slowed sexual response time

L.M. is a 68 year old female who lives at home with her son, who works at an accounting office. She has been having some issues being alone during the day while her son is at work. What program would be best for her?
A. Adult day care
B. Move L.M. to a nursing home
C. Have a home health aid check in
D. Nothing, L.M. will live

Which of the following is false?
A. Contractures can be a result of rheumatic arthritis
B. Osteoporosis can be slowed down by increasing exercise and calcium intake
C. Patients with rheumatic heart disease can be sentitive to nightshade plants such as potatoes, peppers, eggplants and tomatoes
D. Testosterone supplements can help decrease the rate of bone demineralization

Which nursing action will not promote a healthy sleep schedule for an older adult?
A. Increase patient's daytime activity
B. Encourage bathroom use before bed
C. Give patient a snack before bed
D. Give patient a cup of black tea before bed

Which of the following are signs of ineffective tissue perfusion? (Select all that apply)
A.Cyanosis
B.Increased urinary output
C.Delirium
D.Edema
E.Bradycardia

Which of the following is not a nursing intervention regarding sexual dysfunction?
A. Refer to sexual counselor or therapist as needed.
B. Clarify misconceptions
C. Provide education as to normal sexual function, measures to promote sexual function, and how to minimize impact of health problems on sexual function.
D. Ensure the patient has adequate medication for normal function

Which of the following resources provide services for older adults to improve their quality of life? (Select all that apply)
A. Department of Veteran Affairs
B. Social Security Administration
C. American Association of Retired Persons
D. Personal Emergency Response System
E. Meals on Wheels
F. PACE

A patient is looking for ways to increase their strength and decrease bone loss. Which of the following recommendation physical activity would be best recommended?
A. Water aerobics
B. Weight bearing exercises
C. Tai Chi
D. Utilizing the elliptical

Which of the following is true about sleep is aging adults? (Select all that apply)
A. More shifts into Stage I sleep
B. Less time in Stage III Sleep
C. More time into Stage IV sleep
D. More time in REM sleep
E. Less time in NREM sleep

An elderly patient comes in to be seen and reports poor circulation. When assessing his radial pulse, you find that it is weak and thready. How would you annotate this?
A. 0
B. +1
C. +2
D. +3