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Question 1 of 5

The vision of Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders (NICHE) is:

A. To ensure that all older adults are only cared for by nurses who are certified in gerontological nursing.

B. To decrease the cost of care for hospitalized older adults.

C. To increase access to care for adults aged 65 years and older.

D. For patients 65 years and older to be given sensitive and exemplary care.

Correct Answer: For patients 65 years and older to be given sensitive and exemplary care.

Question 2 of 5

The common symptom associated with moderate to severe peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is___.

A. Transient loss of consciousness

B. Shortness of breath associated with activity

C. Cramping abdominal pain after eating

D. Pain in the lower extremities with walking that requires rest for cessation (intermittent claudication)

Correct Answer: Pain in the lower extremities with walking that requires rest for cessation (intermittent claudication)

Question 3 of 5

When assessing a frail older adult, which of the following is a key indicator of potential sarcopenia?

A. Unintentional weight loss

B. Difficulty standing up from a seated position

C. Loss of appetite

D. Increased body fat percentage

Correct Answer: Difficulty standing up from a seated position

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is a strong predictor of functional decline in older adults?

A. Being physically active

B. High socioeconomic status

C. Advanced age

D. Depression

Correct Answer: Depression

Question 5 of 5

Pneumonia in the older client can be caused by all of the following except_____.

A. aspiration from a poor swallow

B. community acquired pneumonia

C. sleep apnea

D. compromised immune function and decreased pulmonary antibodies

Correct Answer: sleep apnea