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What is a significant risk factor contributing to sensory deficits in older adults?
What is a significant risk factor contributing to sensory deficits in older adults?
- Increased age (correct)
- High nutritional intake
- Consistent sleep pattern
- Increased physical activity levels
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with sensory deficits in older adults?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with sensory deficits in older adults?
- Poor night vision
- Blurred vision
- Increased appetite (correct)
- Double vision
How can exposure to the sun affect the sensory function of older adults?
How can exposure to the sun affect the sensory function of older adults?
- It can cause trauma to the eye. (correct)
- It can improve visual acuity.
- It enhances tactile sensation.
- It reduces the need for protective eyewear.
What might happen due to a decrease in cutaneous sensation in older adults?
What might happen due to a decrease in cutaneous sensation in older adults?
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to sensory deficits in older adults?
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to sensory deficits in older adults?
What is typically the duration of symptoms in dementia?
What is typically the duration of symptoms in dementia?
What is the primary characteristic of presbycusis?
What is the primary characteristic of presbycusis?
Which characteristic is common in both acute confusional states and dementia?
Which characteristic is common in both acute confusional states and dementia?
Which of the following is a potential cause of sensorineural hearing loss?
Which of the following is a potential cause of sensorineural hearing loss?
What approach should be taken to effectively communicate with older patients?
What approach should be taken to effectively communicate with older patients?
Which of the following best describes attention levels in acute confusional states?
Which of the following best describes attention levels in acute confusional states?
Which condition is NOT typically associated with hearing loss?
Which condition is NOT typically associated with hearing loss?
What is the most effective intervention for managing impacted cerumen?
What is the most effective intervention for managing impacted cerumen?
In differentiating between dementia and acute confusional states, which feature is typically distinct in dementia?
In differentiating between dementia and acute confusional states, which feature is typically distinct in dementia?
What is a common cause of taste disturbances in older adults?
What is a common cause of taste disturbances in older adults?
What is a common characteristic of memory impairment in acute confusional states?
What is a common characteristic of memory impairment in acute confusional states?
Which statement is true regarding the orientation of patients with dementia?
Which statement is true regarding the orientation of patients with dementia?
Which statement about tinnitus is incorrect?
Which statement about tinnitus is incorrect?
What is the typical course of symptoms seen in dementia?
What is the typical course of symptoms seen in dementia?
When irrigating the ear for cerumen removal, which step is essential?
When irrigating the ear for cerumen removal, which step is essential?
Which aspect of thinking is most often impaired in individuals with dementia?
Which aspect of thinking is most often impaired in individuals with dementia?
What condition is most likely to lead to sensory alterations in older adults?
What condition is most likely to lead to sensory alterations in older adults?
Which of the following is an implication of decreased taste perception?
Which of the following is an implication of decreased taste perception?
How does sensory overload typically manifest in patients?
How does sensory overload typically manifest in patients?
What is the primary nursing intervention when assessing visual and auditory safety in older adults?
What is the primary nursing intervention when assessing visual and auditory safety in older adults?
Which of the following is a correctly identified step in ear irrigation?
Which of the following is a correctly identified step in ear irrigation?
What is NOT a contributing factor to taste alterations?
What is NOT a contributing factor to taste alterations?
Which of these may lead to damage and hearing loss due to noise exposure?
Which of these may lead to damage and hearing loss due to noise exposure?
Which of the following assessments is NOT part of hearing loss evaluation?
Which of the following assessments is NOT part of hearing loss evaluation?
What is a key risk associated with difficulty swallowing in older adults?
What is a key risk associated with difficulty swallowing in older adults?
What should healthy older adults receive every 1 to 2 years?
What should healthy older adults receive every 1 to 2 years?
What is not a common cause of olfactory dysfunction?
What is not a common cause of olfactory dysfunction?
Which of the following interventions can help visually impaired individuals remain independent?
Which of the following interventions can help visually impaired individuals remain independent?
What is a potential consequence of dry mucosa in older adults?
What is a potential consequence of dry mucosa in older adults?
Which condition requires annual eye examinations for diabetics?
Which condition requires annual eye examinations for diabetics?
What is a characteristic symptom associated with hyposmia?
What is a characteristic symptom associated with hyposmia?
Which of these statements about safety concerns in older adults is true?
Which of these statements about safety concerns in older adults is true?
What preventive measure can help reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)?
What preventive measure can help reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)?
Which of the following is a sign of potential visual problems?
Which of the following is a sign of potential visual problems?
What might be an expected outcome of ineffective communication due to sensory deficits?
What might be an expected outcome of ineffective communication due to sensory deficits?
What type of lighting should be recommended in high-traffic areas for older adults?
What type of lighting should be recommended in high-traffic areas for older adults?
Which visual condition does NOT typically result from aging?
Which visual condition does NOT typically result from aging?
What is the primary procedure used for cataract surgery that involves a small incision?
What is the primary procedure used for cataract surgery that involves a small incision?
Which condition is characterized by increased intraocular pressure leading to optic nerve damage?
Which condition is characterized by increased intraocular pressure leading to optic nerve damage?
What are common symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma?
What are common symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma?
Which lifestyle factor is a significant risk factor for age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)?
Which lifestyle factor is a significant risk factor for age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)?
What form of age-related macular degeneration is characterized by the growth of new blood vessels beneath the retina?
What form of age-related macular degeneration is characterized by the growth of new blood vessels beneath the retina?
Which type of cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy lens core in one piece?
Which type of cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy lens core in one piece?
In terms of hearing loss, what does TTS refer to?
In terms of hearing loss, what does TTS refer to?
What is a common cause of conductive hearing loss?
What is a common cause of conductive hearing loss?
What indicates the most accurate method for assessing visual acuity during an eye examination?
What indicates the most accurate method for assessing visual acuity during an eye examination?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of difficulty with vision in older adults?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of difficulty with vision in older adults?
Which of the following conditions is a potential risk factor for developing glaucoma?
Which of the following conditions is a potential risk factor for developing glaucoma?
What is a common symptom associated with dry (atrophic) macular degeneration?
What is a common symptom associated with dry (atrophic) macular degeneration?
Which nursing intervention is essential for maintaining eye health in older adults?
Which nursing intervention is essential for maintaining eye health in older adults?
