Caring for Aging Adults Unit 1 Test (Ch.1-10) with
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The nurse incorporates the concepts of the Science of Human Caring when providing patient
care. which action should the nurse avoid?
1. implementing transpersonal approaches
2. making eye contact while speaking softly
3. listening to the patient during communication
4. adhering to a strict schedule to complete morning care - Answers 4. adhering to a strict
schedule to complete morning care
the nurse is planning for a patient. which action should the nurse implement that demonstrates
holistic care?
1. eliminating an order prescribed by the physician
2. asking the family to leave the room during medication teaching.
3. listening to ways the patient has overcome a health problem in the past
4. performing an action that may not be necessarily be appropriate for the patient's needs -
Answers 3. listening to ways the patient has overcome a health problem in the past
an older patient with terminal illness and heart problems is angry and pushes away the
breakfast meal tray. which response should the nurse make?
a. call the supervisor
b. loudly tell the patient to stop screaming
,c. take the meal try away and silently leave the room
d. ask the patient to explain the reason for the outburst and listen to the response - Answers d.
ask the patient to explain the reason for the outburst and listen to the response
the nurse overhears a conversation between unlicensed assistive personnel and an older
patient. for which statement should the nurse counsel UAP?
a. "good morning, honey"
b. "can i help you with your breakfast?"
c. "mr. jones, can i bring you your dentures>"
d. "please tell me when you want to have your shower." - Answers a. "good morning, honey"
the nurse is asked to explain the word gerontology. which response should the nurse make?
a. it means the use of older medication to treat illnesses.
b. it comes from a greek word that means "related to older age"
c. it focuses on the housing needs of people who are underserved
d. it is a way of explaining health problems of people over 50. - Answers b. it comes from a
greek word that means "related to older age"
the nurse is preparing a program on the health needs of older community members. for which
reason should physical activity and exercise be encouraged?
a. they want to prevent boredom
b. they have more time to exercise
c. they initiated the fitness movement
d. they want to spend more time with the grandchildren. - Answers c. they initiated the fitness
movement
during an employment interview, the nurse is asked to describe the purpose of a nursing
philosophy. which response should the nurse make?
,a. it is a personal concept
b. it defines personal goals and aspirations
c. it recognizes the importance of education
d. it outlines the steps to take for a successful career - Answers a. it is a personal concept
the nurse is providing patient care .which behavior demonstrates that the nurse wants to
develop a healing relationship with this patient?
a. answering the call light using the intercom system
b. telling the patient that there is no time to try something new
c. sitting down in the patients room to discuss the plan of care
d. reminding the patient that other patients need attention at this time - Answers c. sitting
down in the patients room to discuss the plan of care
the nurse desires to improve the ability to provide holistic care. on which skill should the nurse
focus to be successful?
a. active listening
b. critical thinking
c. care coordination
d. time management - Answers a. active listening
the nurse schedules an interdisciplinary team meeting to address an older patient's care needs.
who should the nurse include to ensure that the team provides holistic care?
a. the nurse, doctor, pharmacist
b. nurse, dietician, and discharge planner
c. those who will help meet the patient's needs
d. the social worker, physical therapist, and nurse - Answers c. those who will help meet the
patient's needs
, the nurse attends an educational program on caring. which action should the nurse take to
become a more caring nurse?
a. become a caring person
b. ensure adequate daily rest.
c. set aside time for personal activities
d. consume nutritious meals and exercise - Answers a. become a caring person
during a home visit, an older patient reports planning to have dinner with a close friend and
then see a movie. what does this behavior indicate to the nurse?
a. industry
b. self-absorption
c. identity diffusion
d. gerotranscendence - Answers d. gerotranscendence
the home health nurse is completing admission assessment of an older patient. which health
problems nurse identify as being leading chronic diseases of older adults? select all that apply
a. cancer
b. diabetes
c. heart disease
d. hypertension
e. multiple sclerosis - Answers b. diabetes
c. heart disease
d. hypertension
verified questions and answers
The nurse incorporates the concepts of the Science of Human Caring when providing patient
care. which action should the nurse avoid?
1. implementing transpersonal approaches
2. making eye contact while speaking softly
3. listening to the patient during communication
4. adhering to a strict schedule to complete morning care - Answers 4. adhering to a strict
schedule to complete morning care
the nurse is planning for a patient. which action should the nurse implement that demonstrates
holistic care?
1. eliminating an order prescribed by the physician
2. asking the family to leave the room during medication teaching.
3. listening to ways the patient has overcome a health problem in the past
4. performing an action that may not be necessarily be appropriate for the patient's needs -
Answers 3. listening to ways the patient has overcome a health problem in the past
an older patient with terminal illness and heart problems is angry and pushes away the
breakfast meal tray. which response should the nurse make?
a. call the supervisor
b. loudly tell the patient to stop screaming
,c. take the meal try away and silently leave the room
d. ask the patient to explain the reason for the outburst and listen to the response - Answers d.
ask the patient to explain the reason for the outburst and listen to the response
the nurse overhears a conversation between unlicensed assistive personnel and an older
patient. for which statement should the nurse counsel UAP?
a. "good morning, honey"
b. "can i help you with your breakfast?"
c. "mr. jones, can i bring you your dentures>"
d. "please tell me when you want to have your shower." - Answers a. "good morning, honey"
the nurse is asked to explain the word gerontology. which response should the nurse make?
a. it means the use of older medication to treat illnesses.
b. it comes from a greek word that means "related to older age"
c. it focuses on the housing needs of people who are underserved
d. it is a way of explaining health problems of people over 50. - Answers b. it comes from a
greek word that means "related to older age"
the nurse is preparing a program on the health needs of older community members. for which
reason should physical activity and exercise be encouraged?
a. they want to prevent boredom
b. they have more time to exercise
c. they initiated the fitness movement
d. they want to spend more time with the grandchildren. - Answers c. they initiated the fitness
movement
during an employment interview, the nurse is asked to describe the purpose of a nursing
philosophy. which response should the nurse make?
,a. it is a personal concept
b. it defines personal goals and aspirations
c. it recognizes the importance of education
d. it outlines the steps to take for a successful career - Answers a. it is a personal concept
the nurse is providing patient care .which behavior demonstrates that the nurse wants to
develop a healing relationship with this patient?
a. answering the call light using the intercom system
b. telling the patient that there is no time to try something new
c. sitting down in the patients room to discuss the plan of care
d. reminding the patient that other patients need attention at this time - Answers c. sitting
down in the patients room to discuss the plan of care
the nurse desires to improve the ability to provide holistic care. on which skill should the nurse
focus to be successful?
a. active listening
b. critical thinking
c. care coordination
d. time management - Answers a. active listening
the nurse schedules an interdisciplinary team meeting to address an older patient's care needs.
who should the nurse include to ensure that the team provides holistic care?
a. the nurse, doctor, pharmacist
b. nurse, dietician, and discharge planner
c. those who will help meet the patient's needs
d. the social worker, physical therapist, and nurse - Answers c. those who will help meet the
patient's needs
, the nurse attends an educational program on caring. which action should the nurse take to
become a more caring nurse?
a. become a caring person
b. ensure adequate daily rest.
c. set aside time for personal activities
d. consume nutritious meals and exercise - Answers a. become a caring person
during a home visit, an older patient reports planning to have dinner with a close friend and
then see a movie. what does this behavior indicate to the nurse?
a. industry
b. self-absorption
c. identity diffusion
d. gerotranscendence - Answers d. gerotranscendence
the home health nurse is completing admission assessment of an older patient. which health
problems nurse identify as being leading chronic diseases of older adults? select all that apply
a. cancer
b. diabetes
c. heart disease
d. hypertension
e. multiple sclerosis - Answers b. diabetes
c. heart disease
d. hypertension
