Test Bank For Caring For Older Adults Holistically 7th Edition By
Tamara R. Dahlkemper||All Chapters Included|| Complete Latest
Edition.
, Table Of Content
Unit 1: Foundations Of Holistic Care
Chapter 1: Introduction To Holistic Care Of Older Adults
Chapter 2: Aging And The Older Adult
Chapter 3: Physical Changes Of Aging
Chapter 4: Cognitive And Mental Health Changes
Chapter 5: Psychosocial Aspects Of Aging
Chapter 6: Spirituality And Cultural Considerations [1]
Unit 2: Health And Safety
Chapter 7: Promoting Healthy Aging Through Nutrition And Hydration
Chapter 8: Sleep, Rest, And Activity
Chapter 9: Safety And Environmental Considerations
Chapter 10: Medication Use And Management
Unit 3: Psychosocial And Physiological Changes
Chapter 11: Communication And The Senses
Chapter 12: Skin And Wound Care
Chapter 13: Elimination
Chapter 14: Sexuality And Intimacy
Unit 4: Management Of Chronic Conditions And Transitions
Chapter 15: Chronic Illness And Pain Management
Chapter 16: Cardiovascular And Respiratory Conditions
Chapter 17: Neurological, Endocrine, And Gastrointestinal Conditions
Chapter 18: Musculoskeletal Conditions, Cancer, And Sensory Disorders
Unit 5: End Of Life And Care Settings
Chapter 19: Palliative Care And End-Of-Life Issues
Chapter 20: The Older Adult In The Home And Community
Chapter 21: The Older Adult In Long-Term Care
,Chapter 1: Holistic Caring
Multiple Choice
Identify The Choice That Best Completes The Statement Or Answers The Question.
1. According To The 2010 U.S. Census, Approximately How Many Americans Are Older Than Age 65?
1) 2%
2) 5%
3) 13%
4) 20%
2. What Is The Average Life Expectancy Today?
1) 70.2 Years
2) 75 Years
3) 81.1 Years For Women And 76.3 Years For Men
4) Longer For Men Than For Women
3. Which Statement Is Not True About Holistic Nursing?
1) Holistic Nursing Focuses On The Specific Disease Or Disorder A Person Has In Order To
Treat It Effectively.
2) Holistic Nursing Aims To Treat The Whole Person, Not Just A Specific Disease Or
Disorder The Person May Have.
3) Holistic Nursing Focuses On The Individual Patient And Uses Many Techniques,
Such As Empathetic Listening, Music, And Imagery, As Well As Specific Clinical
Skills.
4) Holistic Nursing Weaves The Technical Skills Of Nursing With The Social Science
Skills That Enhance Communication And Rapport Between The Nurse And The
Person Receiving Care.
4. The Science Of Human Caring Theory Was Developed By
1) Florence Nightingale
2) Clara Barton
3) Jean Watson
4) Savage And Money
5. Which Is Not Emphasized In The Science Of Human Caring?
1) Providing Transpersonal Caring
2) Focusing On The Person While You Are With Him Or Her
3) Ensuring That All Nonessential Tasks, Such As Bathing, Are Given According To
A Strict Schedule
4) Reaching Out To The Patient, Making Eye Contact, Touching If Appropriate, Speaking Softly
6. Which Of The Following Is Included As A Basic Concept Of Holistic Nursing?
1) Using Your Developed Clinical Expertise
2) Developing A Close Relationship With The Patient’s Family Members And Significant Others
3) Remembering The Personal Intuition And Creativity Of Patients In Your Nursing Plan
4) All Of The Above
7. Most Elderly People Having A Heart Attack Have
1) Pain Diffused Over The Entire Chest Area
, 2) No Pain
3) Crushing Sternal Pain
4) Pain On The Left Side Of The Chest And Pain That Radiates Down The Left Arm
8. Compared With The Doses Of Medication Given To A Young Adult, The Doses Given To An Old-Old
Person Are Usually
1) Smaller
2) Larger, Because The Old-Old Person Is Probably Sicker
3) The Same
4) Minimal, Because The Person Is Very Old And Probably Near Death
9. What Communication Technique Has Been Developed Specifically For Dealing With Demented Elderly
Persons?
1) Cognitive Therapy
2) Validation Therapy
3) Geriatric Depression Scale
4) Mini-Mental Status Examination (Mmse)
10. An 82-Year-Old Patient Is Diagnosed With Liver Cancer And Has Long-Standing Cardiovascular
Problems. The Patient Begins Screaming And Pushes His Meal Tray Away. What Would Be An
Appropriate Response?
1) Take The Meal Tray And Leave The Room Without Saying Anything.
2) Tell Him To Stop Screaming In A Loud Voice.
3) Calmly Ask Him What He Is Upset About And Listen Carefully To Him.
4) Call Your Supervisor.
11. The Nurse Is Overhead Addressing An 87-Year-Old Patient As “Honey.” What Is This An Example Of?
1) Beneficence
2) Paternalism
3) Caring
4) Malfeasance
12. The Term “Elite-Old” Is Used For People
1) 65 To 74 Years Old
2) 75 To 84 Years Old
3) 85 To 100 Years Old
4) Older Than 100 Years
13. Which Is A Key Concept In Holistic Nursing?
1) Following Physician Instructions And Follow-Up With The Physician
2) Developing A Relationship With Family Members Of The Patient
3) Using What You Have Learned—Your Clinical Experience
4) All Of The Above
14. How Should The Nursing Instructor Explain The Term “Gerontology” To A New Class Of Students?
1) It Means The Use Of Older Medications To Treat Illnesses.
2) It Comes From A Greek Word That Means “Related To Old Age.”
3) It Focuses On The Housing Needs Of People Who Are Underserved.
4) It Is A Way Of Explaining Health Problems Of People Over Age 50.
15. Which Term Should The Nurse Use When Explaining Medical Care That An Older Patient Requires?
Tamara R. Dahlkemper||All Chapters Included|| Complete Latest
Edition.
, Table Of Content
Unit 1: Foundations Of Holistic Care
Chapter 1: Introduction To Holistic Care Of Older Adults
Chapter 2: Aging And The Older Adult
Chapter 3: Physical Changes Of Aging
Chapter 4: Cognitive And Mental Health Changes
Chapter 5: Psychosocial Aspects Of Aging
Chapter 6: Spirituality And Cultural Considerations [1]
Unit 2: Health And Safety
Chapter 7: Promoting Healthy Aging Through Nutrition And Hydration
Chapter 8: Sleep, Rest, And Activity
Chapter 9: Safety And Environmental Considerations
Chapter 10: Medication Use And Management
Unit 3: Psychosocial And Physiological Changes
Chapter 11: Communication And The Senses
Chapter 12: Skin And Wound Care
Chapter 13: Elimination
Chapter 14: Sexuality And Intimacy
Unit 4: Management Of Chronic Conditions And Transitions
Chapter 15: Chronic Illness And Pain Management
Chapter 16: Cardiovascular And Respiratory Conditions
Chapter 17: Neurological, Endocrine, And Gastrointestinal Conditions
Chapter 18: Musculoskeletal Conditions, Cancer, And Sensory Disorders
Unit 5: End Of Life And Care Settings
Chapter 19: Palliative Care And End-Of-Life Issues
Chapter 20: The Older Adult In The Home And Community
Chapter 21: The Older Adult In Long-Term Care
,Chapter 1: Holistic Caring
Multiple Choice
Identify The Choice That Best Completes The Statement Or Answers The Question.
1. According To The 2010 U.S. Census, Approximately How Many Americans Are Older Than Age 65?
1) 2%
2) 5%
3) 13%
4) 20%
2. What Is The Average Life Expectancy Today?
1) 70.2 Years
2) 75 Years
3) 81.1 Years For Women And 76.3 Years For Men
4) Longer For Men Than For Women
3. Which Statement Is Not True About Holistic Nursing?
1) Holistic Nursing Focuses On The Specific Disease Or Disorder A Person Has In Order To
Treat It Effectively.
2) Holistic Nursing Aims To Treat The Whole Person, Not Just A Specific Disease Or
Disorder The Person May Have.
3) Holistic Nursing Focuses On The Individual Patient And Uses Many Techniques,
Such As Empathetic Listening, Music, And Imagery, As Well As Specific Clinical
Skills.
4) Holistic Nursing Weaves The Technical Skills Of Nursing With The Social Science
Skills That Enhance Communication And Rapport Between The Nurse And The
Person Receiving Care.
4. The Science Of Human Caring Theory Was Developed By
1) Florence Nightingale
2) Clara Barton
3) Jean Watson
4) Savage And Money
5. Which Is Not Emphasized In The Science Of Human Caring?
1) Providing Transpersonal Caring
2) Focusing On The Person While You Are With Him Or Her
3) Ensuring That All Nonessential Tasks, Such As Bathing, Are Given According To
A Strict Schedule
4) Reaching Out To The Patient, Making Eye Contact, Touching If Appropriate, Speaking Softly
6. Which Of The Following Is Included As A Basic Concept Of Holistic Nursing?
1) Using Your Developed Clinical Expertise
2) Developing A Close Relationship With The Patient’s Family Members And Significant Others
3) Remembering The Personal Intuition And Creativity Of Patients In Your Nursing Plan
4) All Of The Above
7. Most Elderly People Having A Heart Attack Have
1) Pain Diffused Over The Entire Chest Area
, 2) No Pain
3) Crushing Sternal Pain
4) Pain On The Left Side Of The Chest And Pain That Radiates Down The Left Arm
8. Compared With The Doses Of Medication Given To A Young Adult, The Doses Given To An Old-Old
Person Are Usually
1) Smaller
2) Larger, Because The Old-Old Person Is Probably Sicker
3) The Same
4) Minimal, Because The Person Is Very Old And Probably Near Death
9. What Communication Technique Has Been Developed Specifically For Dealing With Demented Elderly
Persons?
1) Cognitive Therapy
2) Validation Therapy
3) Geriatric Depression Scale
4) Mini-Mental Status Examination (Mmse)
10. An 82-Year-Old Patient Is Diagnosed With Liver Cancer And Has Long-Standing Cardiovascular
Problems. The Patient Begins Screaming And Pushes His Meal Tray Away. What Would Be An
Appropriate Response?
1) Take The Meal Tray And Leave The Room Without Saying Anything.
2) Tell Him To Stop Screaming In A Loud Voice.
3) Calmly Ask Him What He Is Upset About And Listen Carefully To Him.
4) Call Your Supervisor.
11. The Nurse Is Overhead Addressing An 87-Year-Old Patient As “Honey.” What Is This An Example Of?
1) Beneficence
2) Paternalism
3) Caring
4) Malfeasance
12. The Term “Elite-Old” Is Used For People
1) 65 To 74 Years Old
2) 75 To 84 Years Old
3) 85 To 100 Years Old
4) Older Than 100 Years
13. Which Is A Key Concept In Holistic Nursing?
1) Following Physician Instructions And Follow-Up With The Physician
2) Developing A Relationship With Family Members Of The Patient
3) Using What You Have Learned—Your Clinical Experience
4) All Of The Above
14. How Should The Nursing Instructor Explain The Term “Gerontology” To A New Class Of Students?
1) It Means The Use Of Older Medications To Treat Illnesses.
2) It Comes From A Greek Word That Means “Related To Old Age.”
3) It Focuses On The Housing Needs Of People Who Are Underserved.
4) It Is A Way Of Explaining Health Problems Of People Over Age 50.
15. Which Term Should The Nurse Use When Explaining Medical Care That An Older Patient Requires?
