1. The prevalence of depression in nursing home residents is living in the
community.
1-2 times
2-3 times
3-4 times
5 times Correct ans - 3-4
Of the following, which one is the most useful clinical evaluation tool
...
1. The prevalence of depression in nursing home residents is living in the
community.
1-2 times
2-3 times
3-4 times
5 times Correct ans - 3-4
Of the following, which one is the most useful clinical evaluation tool to assist
in the diagnosis of dementia?
Folstein's Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE)
St. Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Correct ans - slums
Which of the follow is a physiological change that occurs with aging
Correct ans - prevalent and chronic disease
The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is:
Reduced physiological reserve
Reduced homeostatic mechanisms
Impaired immunological response
All of the above Correct ans - All of the above
Polypharmacy is best described as taking:
More than nine medications per day
More than five medications per day
Even a single medication if there is not a clear indication for its use
When a drug is given to treat the side effect of another drug Correct ans
- Even a single medication is not a clear indication for its use
Polypharmacy ... Correct ans - critical prescribing?
A nurse practitioner has to order a mammogram on a healthy no history
patient. how frequently does she need it? Correct ans - 45-54 yearly,
older than 54 is every 2 year
The nurse practitioner knows that conducting a comprehensive geriatric
assessment (CGA) is more beneficial for which of the following groups?
1. People between 60 and 70 years old.
2. People over 70 years old.
3. People classified as vulnerable older adults.
4. People over 55 years old. Correct ans - People classified as older
adults, the vulnerable, frail elderly
A patient with barriers to workout... Correct ans - depression
which of the following is the most common nutritional disorder among adults
living in a community
Abnormal weight loss
vit d deficiency
obesity Correct ans - obesity, vitamin deficiency?
preventive services which of the following is a major risk factor for decreased
ability and functional impairment Correct ans - TD put obesity?
Deprescribing; ratios? Correct ans - ?
Atypical presentation of illness; acute abdomen pain?
hyperthyroidism
peptic ulcer
depression
urinary tract infection Correct ans - TD put urinary tract infection
the nurse practitioner knows there is strong evidence that increased physical
activity improves health and the quality of it. ... what helps with sleep
disturbances? Correct ans - tai chi, walking, aquatherapy, biking
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