Q1: An older patient wants to grocery shop, do laundry, cook, and perform routine household chores. Which function should the nurse identify as being a priority for this patient?

Q2:  The nurse notes that activities planned for a community day are limited for older people or those with physical limitations. Which activity should the nurse suggest be added to engage the older adults in physical activity?

Q3:  During a home visit the licensed nurse decides to focus on assessing an older patient's mental status. What did the nurse observe to make this clinical determination?

Q4: An older patient holds the nurse's hand and states, "Please don't leave me alone here when my son comes to visit." What should this indicate to the nurse?

Q5: When entering the home of an older patient the nurse smells smoke. What should be done first?