Geriatric Nursing Assessment QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on assessing older adult patients with this quiz focusing on signs, symptoms, skin changes, and foot conditions. by Melissa Pennington 1 What are common skin changes in older adults? a Rashes, acne, scars, bruises b Itching, redness, swelling, flakiness c Dryness, reduced elasticity, wrinkling, liver spots d Increased elasticity, smoothness, pigmentation, oily skin 2 What should nurses assess for in older adults related to malnutrition risk? a Regular exercise, balanced diet, social activities, hobbies b Young age, high income, good memory, strong muscles c Alcohol abuse, confusion, fixed income, memory loss d Smoking, excessive sleep, high energy levels, fast metabolism 3 Which skin lesion is common in older adults? a Seborrheic keratosis b Acne vulgaris c Psoriasis d Eczema 4 What should be inspected in older adults with impaired circulation, vision, or diabetes? a Feet b Hands c Eyes d Ears 5 What are signs of impaired skin integrity in older adults? a Hives b Piercings c Ulcerations d Tattoos
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