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NUR 397 Week 3 Quiz: Wellness and Function in Aging Adults

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This quiz assesses understanding of health promotion, functional assessment, and the maintenance of wellness in older adults, persons with chronic illness, and those with disabilities. It covers concepts of functional ability, the relationship between sensory changes and functional decline, and evidence-based nursing interventions to promote independence and safety. Students will be evaluated on their knowledge of health restoration strategies and the nursing role in supporting optimal function across the lifespan .

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NUR 397 Week 3 Quiz

1. One of the most common visual changes associated with aging is:
A. macular
B. .degeneration.
C. presbyopia.
D. glaucoma.


cataract.

2. Which is considered an eye emergency?
Cataract
Acute angle closure glaucoma
Age-related macular degeneration (wet)
DME

3. Which are best practices for communicating with older adults?
Never assume hearing loss is from age until other causes are ruled out
Lower your tone of voice, articulate clearly, use a moderate rate of speech
Inappropriate responses, inattentiveness, and apathy may be signs of hearing loss
All of the above

4. What is the most common type of hearing loss in the older adult?
Conductive
Noise induced
Otosclerosis
Presbycusis

5. Which is the most common malignant skin cancer?
Melanoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Actinic keratosis


6. What is the best treatment of pressure
ulcers? Preventive measures
Early identification
Thorough patient history
Risk assessment

7. According to your textbook, what is the estimated number of institutionalized older adults who are unable to eat
independently?
40%
50%
60%
70%

8. Which condition affects nutrition in the older adult?

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  • wellness functional status health promotion
  • functional assessment sensory changes
  • sensory activity independence
  • safety activities of daily living adls
  • evidence based practice patient

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