NURS C475 CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 FULL SOLUTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe
Transitions). Answer: Model that aims to reduce 30 day hospital
readmission rates for older adults
◉ BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe
Transitions). Answer: Model that aims improves patient satisfaction
◉ BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe
Transitions). Answer: Model that aims to identify high-risk patients
to prevent adverse events
◉ BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe
Transitions). Answer: Model that aims to improve communication
between providers and patients (4/5)
◉ BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe
Transitions). Answer: Model that aims to better prepare the patient
and family for discharge
,◉ CTI (Care Transitions Intervention). Answer: Model developed by
Eric Coleman
◉ CTI (Care Transitions Intervention). Answer: Patient-centered 4
week intervention program
◉ CTI (Care Transitions Intervention). Answer: Program designed to
improve quality of care and contain costs for patient with complex
care needs as they transition across care settings
◉ TCM (Transitional Care Model). Answer: Model where the nurse
acts as the main care manager who consults with the patient in the
hospital, at home within 24 hrs of discharge, follow up visits, weekly
home visits, telephone support for 2 months
◉ TCM (Transitional Care Model). Answer: Emphasis of this model is
care coordination and continuity of care
◉ Better care
Better health outcomes
Lower costs. Answer: 3 Triple Aim goals
, ◉ functional incontinence. Answer: Type of incontinence where the
pt is unable to get to the restroom b/c of physical or mental
conditions
◉ Functional decline. Answer: New loss of independence typically
associated with decreased mobility and performance of ADLs
◉ Frailty. Answer: Dependency because of 3 or more ADL
deficiencies
◉ Aerobic exercise
10-15 minutes a day
Moderate strength training. Answer: Exercise recommendations for
an older adult
◉ Autonomy. Answer: Each person has a right to make independent
choices and decisions
◉ Non-malfeasance. Answer: Means to "do no harm"
◉ Hispanic Americans. Answer: Group of people who emphasize
family interdependence over independence
SCRIPT 2026 FULL SOLUTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe
Transitions). Answer: Model that aims to reduce 30 day hospital
readmission rates for older adults
◉ BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe
Transitions). Answer: Model that aims improves patient satisfaction
◉ BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe
Transitions). Answer: Model that aims to identify high-risk patients
to prevent adverse events
◉ BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe
Transitions). Answer: Model that aims to improve communication
between providers and patients (4/5)
◉ BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe
Transitions). Answer: Model that aims to better prepare the patient
and family for discharge
,◉ CTI (Care Transitions Intervention). Answer: Model developed by
Eric Coleman
◉ CTI (Care Transitions Intervention). Answer: Patient-centered 4
week intervention program
◉ CTI (Care Transitions Intervention). Answer: Program designed to
improve quality of care and contain costs for patient with complex
care needs as they transition across care settings
◉ TCM (Transitional Care Model). Answer: Model where the nurse
acts as the main care manager who consults with the patient in the
hospital, at home within 24 hrs of discharge, follow up visits, weekly
home visits, telephone support for 2 months
◉ TCM (Transitional Care Model). Answer: Emphasis of this model is
care coordination and continuity of care
◉ Better care
Better health outcomes
Lower costs. Answer: 3 Triple Aim goals
, ◉ functional incontinence. Answer: Type of incontinence where the
pt is unable to get to the restroom b/c of physical or mental
conditions
◉ Functional decline. Answer: New loss of independence typically
associated with decreased mobility and performance of ADLs
◉ Frailty. Answer: Dependency because of 3 or more ADL
deficiencies
◉ Aerobic exercise
10-15 minutes a day
Moderate strength training. Answer: Exercise recommendations for
an older adult
◉ Autonomy. Answer: Each person has a right to make independent
choices and decisions
◉ Non-malfeasance. Answer: Means to "do no harm"
◉ Hispanic Americans. Answer: Group of people who emphasize
family interdependence over independence
