Nr 601 Midterm Exam Questions And Answers Complete Updated Solution

1. Which one of the following is most true about the rule of fourths? a. One-fourth of geriatric problems are iatrogenic. b. Little can be done to prevent three-fourths of the problems of aging. c. For every medical complaint a patient presents with, a careful assessment can identify three other diagnoses. d. What used to be called normal aging can be largely explained by processes that are not normal. e. A good way to conduct a geriatric assessment is to use four categories: mental, physical, psychosocial, and environmental. 2. Which one of the following is most true about aging changes? a. Stage 3 and 4 sleep decreases. b. Renal perfusion is not reduced, but renal function is reduced. c. Hearing acuity declines beginning in middle age. d. Prostatic enlargement occurs only in a minority of men. 3. An old woman who is cared for by attentive, cautious, concerned family is particularly likely to suffer from which one of the following complications after an episode of gastroenteritis? a