LVN Geriatric Care

Question 1

What are common age-related changes that affect nursing care?

Accepted Answer

Decreased sensory acuity, reduced mobility, slower metabolism, thinner skin, and cognitive changes

Answer

No changes occur with aging

Answer

Only hearing loss

Answer

Only vision changes

Question 2

What is polypharmacy in elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

The use of multiple medications increasing the risk of interactions, falls, and adverse effects

Answer

Taking one medication

Answer

Using herbal supplements

Answer

Visiting multiple pharmacies

Question 3

What is fall prevention in elderly care?

Accepted Answer

A multifaceted approach including assessment, environmental modification, exercise, and medication review

Answer

Only bed rails

Answer

Only non-slip socks

Answer

Falls cannot be prevented

Question 4

What are the signs of elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

Unexplained injuries, poor hygiene, withdrawal, fear of caregivers, and sudden financial changes

Answer

Only physical bruises

Answer

Elder abuse does not exist

Answer

Only occurs in nursing homes

Question 5

What is dementia vs. delirium?

Accepted Answer

Dementia is chronic, progressive cognitive decline; delirium is acute, reversible confusion

Answer

They are the same

Answer

Delirium is permanent

Answer

Dementia starts suddenly

Question 6

What is end-of-life care?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive care focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for terminally ill patients

Answer

Only pain management

Answer

Aggressive treatment of all conditions

Answer

Care that hastens death