TEST BANK FOR CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS HOLISTICALLY 7TH EDITION DAHLKEMPER

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CARINGFOROLDERADULTSHOLISTICALLY,7TH EDITION
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Unit 1: Foundations of Holistic Care
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1. Introduction to Holistic Careof Older Adults i i i i i i




2. Aging and the Older Adult i i i i




3. Physical Changes ofAging i i i




4. Cognitive andMental Health Changes i i i i




5. Psychosocial Aspects of Aging i i i




6. Spirituality andCultural Considerations i i i




Unit 2: Health and Safety
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7. Health Promotion andDisease Prevention i i i i




8. Safety and Fall Prevention i i i




9. Medication Safety i




10. Pain Management i




11. Nutrition and Hydration i i




12. Elimination: Bowel and Bladder Care i i i i




Unit 3: Functional and Sensory Changes
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13. Mobility and Activity i i




14. SensoryChanges: Vision, Hearing, Taste, Smell, Touch i i i i i i




15. Skin and Wound Care i i i




16. Oral Health and Dental Care
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17. Sleep and Rest i i




Unit 4: Special Needs and Conditions
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18. Chronic Illnesses inOlder Adults i i i i




19. Cardiovascular Health i




20. Respiratory Health i




21. Musculoskeletal Health i




22. EndocrineA andMetabolic Disorders i i i




23. Neurological Disorders i




24. Mental Health Disorders i i




25. PalliativeA and End-of-Life Care i i i




Unit 5: Nursing Practice and Holistic Approaches
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26. Communication andTherapeutic Relationships i i i




27. Ethical and Legal Issues in Older Adult Care i i i i i i i




28. CarePlanning and Evaluation i i i




29. Home andCommunity-Based Care i i i




30. Long-Term CareSettings i i




31. CaseStudies and Clinical Applications
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,CHAPTER1:INTRODUCTION TOHOLISTIC CAREOFOLDE R i i i i i i i i




ADULTS – TEST BANK
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1. According toTamaraR.Dahlkemper, whatistheprimary goalofh i i i i i i i i i i i




olistic care for older adults?
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A. To focussolelyonphysical health
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B. To consider physical, emotional, social, and spiritualneeds
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C. Toreduce healthcare costs
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D. Toincrease medication adherence
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Answer: B i




Rationale:Holisticcareaddresses allaspectsofa patient’swell- being,
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not just physical health.
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2. The nurse is overheard addressing an 87-year- old
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patient as“honey.” Whatisthisanexampleof?
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A. Therapeutic communication i




B. Ageism
C. Infantilization
D. Cultural competence i




Answer: C i




Rationale:Usingdiminutiveoroverlyfamiliartermscanbelittleoldera dults
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and is considered disrespectful.
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3. Howcannursespromote autonomyinolderadultsaccording to
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Dahlkemper?
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A. Performing alltasks for thepatient toreduce effort i i i i i i i i




B. Encouraging decision-making andindependent participation incare i i i i i i




C. Limiting socialinteractions toprevent fatigue i i i i i




D. Assuming olderadults areincapable ofself-care i i i i i i

, Answer: B i




Rationale:Promotingautonomyrespectsdignityandsupportsindepende nce.
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4. Which ofthefollowing bestdescribesfunctional assessmentin
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older adults?
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A. Measuring onlycognitive abilities i i i




B. Evaluatingtheability toperformactivitiesofdailyliving(ADLs) andi i i i i i i i i i i i




nstrumental ADLs
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C. Focusing onlab values and vital signs only i i i i i i i




D. Assessing socialsupportexclusively i i i




Answer: B i




Rationale:Functionalassessment evaluatesanolderadult’sindependenc e
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and ability to manage daily life safely.
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5. According toDahlkemper, whichofthefollowing isacommon i i i i i i i i i




barrier to holistic care in older adults?
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A. Lack ofinterest insocial activities
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B. Ageism amonghealthcare providers i i i




C. Excessive family involvement i i




D. Overuse ofcomplementary therapies i i i




Answer: B i




Rationale:Ageism canleadtoneglect ofemotional,social,andspiritual
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needs in older adults.
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6. Thenurse observesapatient refusing abathduetopersonal
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beliefs. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
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A. Insist thepatient takeabath for hygiene
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B. Respect thepatient’s preferences and offeralternatives
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