LPN Med-Surg Ch. 14 & 15

Question 1

Older patient sexuality needs should be met just as younger patients&#x27; needs are.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

What is the first sign of a patient having a low oxygen saturation?

Accepted Answer

Confusion

Question 3

Patients who can not afford medication or need rides to doctor appointments should be referred to whom?

Accepted Answer

Social work

Question 4

A patient with dementia can not remember if they have taken their pills. What should the nurse educate the family about?

Accepted Answer

Have a family member administer medications daily

Question 5

Which of these is expected with the aging process?

Accepted Answer

Longer Reaction Time

Question 6

What stage would a patient who is 18-40 years old be in?

Accepted Answer

Intimacy vs isolation

Question 7

What would increase an older patient&#x27;s risk of developing delirium?

Accepted Answer

Five-day hospital stay for acute illness

Question 8

Which patient would the nurse assess first when coming on shift?

Accepted Answer

70-year-old patient continuing to cough after eating breakfast

Question 9

Which patient would the nurse likely observe despair?

Accepted Answer

A patient diagnosed with terminal cancer

Question 10

Which nursing diagnosis would best fit a wife giving care to her husband who suffered a debilitating stroke 1 year ago?

Accepted Answer

Caregiver Role Strain

Question 11

The first sign of dehydration is?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia

Question 12

A community health nurse is planning to speak about suicide prevention. Which venue would be best?

Accepted Answer

Retirement Community

Question 13

Which nursing intervention would help a patient cope with a chronic illness?

Accepted Answer

Include patient in care planning

Questions 13