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What is age-related vision change caused by the loss of elasticity of the lens called?
- A. Nearsightedness
- B. Cataracts
- C. Presbyopia
- D. Blepharitis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Age-related changes include presbyopia and farsightedness resulting from a loss of elasticity of the lens. Cataracts are due to opacity of the lens.
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When communicating with an older adult patient, the nurse becomes aware of the fact that the patient is well satisfied with his accomplishments over a lifetime and has no regrets concerning aging. Which of Erikson's developmental stages has the patient achieved?
- A. Acceptance
- B. Withdrawal
- C. Ego integrity
- D. Interaction
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The last stage of life is acceptance of life and it results in ego integrity.
When should family members of a stroke victim expect to see some of the neurologic involvement disappear?
- A. Within 2 to 3 weeks
- B. Within 1 to 2 months
- C. Within 3 to 6 months
- D. Within 6 to 9 months
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Some of the initial neurologic deficits of a cerebrovascular accident may disappear in 3 to 6 months.
The nurse recognizes that a term referring to mechanical difficulty of swallowing is
Correct Answer: dysphagia
Rationale: Dysphagia is a term that refers to mechanical difficulties in swallowing.
What is one positive aspect of Parkinson disease?
- A. The disease does not alter ability to communicate.
- B. Anti-Parkinson drugs have few side effects.
- C. Intellectual function is not impaired.
- D. Involuntary movements can be controlled.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parkinson disease does not impair the intellect. The disease does alter the ability to communicate. Anti-Parkinson drugs have many side effects. The involuntary movements associated with the disease cannot be controlled.
What is the most common cause of dementia?
- A. Multi infarct
- B. Medications
- C. Alzheimer's disease
- D. Parkinson disease
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.