#1
Which of the following is an essential component of nursing interventions for geriatric patients?
Physical therapy
Regular exercise
Medication management
Patient education
#2
What is the primary goal of nursing education for geriatric patients?
To promote independence and self-care
To encourage dependency on caregivers
To limit patient involvement in decision-making
To focus solely on medical treatments
#3
What is the primary purpose of conducting a nutritional assessment for geriatric patients?
To prescribe unnecessary dietary supplements
To identify nutritional deficiencies and develop appropriate interventions
To discourage patients from maintaining a balanced diet
To promote weight gain at any cost
#4
Which nursing intervention is effective in preventing pressure ulcers in geriatric patients?
Keeping the patient in one position for prolonged periods
Regularly changing the patient's position
Applying pressure to vulnerable areas
Avoiding moisturizing the skin
#5
What is the primary goal of mobility exercises for geriatric patients?
To restrict movement and prevent falls
To improve flexibility and range of motion
To discourage physical activity
To increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries
#6
Which intervention is essential for managing urinary incontinence in geriatric patients?
Limiting fluid intake
Avoiding toileting schedules
Implementing pelvic floor exercises
Ignoring symptoms
#7
What is the primary purpose of conducting a functional assessment for geriatric patients?
To ignore the patient's abilities
To assess the patient's ability to perform activities of daily living
To discourage patient independence
To administer unnecessary treatments
#8
Which of the following strategies is beneficial for managing polypharmacy in geriatric patients?
Prescribing multiple medications simultaneously
Encouraging patients to self-adjust their medication dosages
Regular medication reviews and simplification of drug regimens
Ignoring potential drug interactions
#9
What is the significance of falls prevention education in geriatric care?
It increases the likelihood of falls
It reduces the risk of falls and related injuries
It has no impact on fall prevention
It solely focuses on post-fall interventions
#10
What is the role of nurses in managing pain in geriatric patients?
To ignore reports of pain from patients
To administer pain medications without assessing the patient's pain level
To assess pain levels and implement appropriate pain management strategies
To minimize patient involvement in pain management decisions
#11
Which educational approach is suitable for teaching medication management to geriatric patients?
Using complex medical jargon
Providing written instructions only
Using simple language and visual aids
Not providing any education on medication management
#12
What is the primary focus of end-of-life care education for geriatric patients?
Avoiding discussions about end-of-life preferences
Respecting patient autonomy and providing comfort care
Forcing aggressive medical interventions
Excluding family members from decision-making
#13
Which strategy is effective for preventing delirium in hospitalized geriatric patients?
Administering high doses of sedatives
Encouraging sleep disruptions
Maintaining a familiar environment and promoting sleep hygiene
Ignoring changes in mental status
#14
What is the primary focus of medication reconciliation for geriatric patients?
To avoid updating medication lists
To encourage patients to self-manage their medications
To ensure accurate and up-to-date medication lists
To prescribe new medications without reviewing existing ones
#15
Which assessment tool is commonly used for evaluating cognitive function in geriatric patients?
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
Barthel Index
#16
What is the significance of promoting social interaction among geriatric patients?
It increases feelings of loneliness and isolation
It has no impact on mental well-being
It improves mental well-being and reduces the risk of depression
It solely focuses on individualized care plans
#17
Why is it important for nurses to assess and address sensory impairments in geriatric patients?
To ignore potential safety concerns
To increase the risk of falls
To optimize communication and promote independence
To discourage patients from seeking medical care
#18
Why is it essential for nurses to assess and address nutritional needs in geriatric patients?
To encourage malnutrition
To promote weight loss
To prevent malnutrition and promote optimal health outcomes
To ignore dietary preferences
#19
Why is it important for nurses to assess and address psychosocial needs in geriatric patients?
To promote social isolation
To increase feelings of loneliness
To enhance emotional well-being and quality of life
To ignore mental health concerns