Chapter 41 HW Exam Prep Questions

When speaking to Peter Smith, which of the following is the best way to address him?

Mr. Smith, how are you feeling today?

Your 68-year-old patient suffers from disorientation to time and place. Which of the following is the most likely problem?

Alzheimer's disease

Which of the following patients is engaging in polypharmacy?

a 76-year-old female patient taking 12 different prescription medications and two over the counter supplements

Which of the following patients is most likely to suffer from urinary incontinence?

a 78-year-old female patient with a prolapsed uterus

Which of following is not a practice of preventive medicine?

biopsy

Which medication would most likely be given to a geriatric patient with congestive heart failure?

digoxin

Your mature adult patient refuses an immunization. Which of the following is the least likely reason?

he does not want to be stuck by a needle

When providing nutritional education for a geriatric patient, which of the following statements is most accurate?

high fiber food and plenty of water should be included in your diet

Which of the following is the least likely to occur with a geriatric patient?

hyperbilirubinemia

Your 68-year-old patient suffers from pain and swelling of his left knee. He also has impaired vision and hearing. He needs education about how to care for his knee. Which of the following would be the best technique?

look directly at the patient, speaking slightly slower in low-pitched tones