NURSING CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT (
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in most cultures, older adults are likely to treat themselves using traditional methods before turning to
biomedical professionals..... true or false - ANSWER true
What should a nurse do when working with an interpreter? - ANSWER the nurse should face the patients
rather than the interpreter.
When caring for an older African-American patient the nurse should... - ANSWER do an examination of
the interior of the patient's mouth with adequate light
when a nurse is addressing an older adults they should - ANSWER speak clearly
Nurses are aware that cultural competence means having the skills to put cultural knowledge to use.
These skills include: - ANSWER assessment, intervention, and communication
Decreased functioning of what physical structure is likely to result in decreased metabolism in older
adults? - ANSWER The thyroid gland
what kind of change in the skin is abnormal in an older person - ANSWER red, swollen three-day-old
wound
,which age-related change contributes to anorexia and weight loss in the older adult? - ANSWER Fewer
taste buds
An older man who paints houses for a living has had a myocardial infarction. Which intervention should
the nurse implement to prevent adverse health effects from his occupational history? - ANSWER
promote coughing and deep breathing
the latest trends in medicine encourage healthcare providers to prescribe nutrient-dense foods and
exercise to prevent or delay the shortening of telomeres. On which biological theory of aging are these
practices based? - ANSWER Genetic research
A nurse completing a hospital discharge to home understands that which of the following interventions
is most important before discharge - ANSWER medication reconciliation
the nurse prepares to transfer an older adult to a long-term care facility and calls the facility to give a
report. Which nursing actions are the responsibilities of the transferring nurse and the receiving nurse? -
ANSWER providing continuity of care during the transfer
What is characteristic of relocation stress syndrome in a resident of a long-term care facility - ANSWER
apprehension
an older female resident in a residential facility keeps a large collection of personal items and
photographs of her late husband on her bedside table, but the nursing assistant and resident frequently
argue about this. Why should the nurse intervened between the residence and the nursing assistant? -
ANSWER The resident is attempting to maintain her sense of personal space
a family that has three small children prepares to move an older female parent into their home knowing
that she stays up all night. The nurse helps the family prepare for the change. Which part of planning
should the nurse indicate is the family's priority? - ANSWER Preparing the house for her arrival
administrators are realizing that their duty is to care for the residents as people. true or false - ANSWER
true
, the nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a 79-year-old client recovering from a cerebral vascular
accident that has resulted in mild loss of muscle function in his right arm and leg. the nurse is best
addressing the client's need via functional model of care when: - ANSWER placing the telephone where
it can be reached with his left hand
the nurse best addresses the possible intrinsic factors that contribute to falls experienced by older adult
clients in an acute care setting by: - ANSWER encouraging the client to wear his glasses
as the aging population in the United States increases, the nurse knows that the - ANSWER extension of
the average lifespan has also increased
A new nurse says, "Most older patients are ill and disabled. That's why we care for so many of them in
the hospital." Should the experienced nurse correct this nurse? - ANSWER yes
true or false: nurses are often significant sources of social and emotional support for older adults. -
ANSWER True
which role (spouse, friend, children, etc.) is most likely to have a significant effect on the type of aging
process experienced by the older adult? - ANSWER Spouse
the children of an African-American family attended college because their mother worked two jobs as
they were growing up. She never finished high school, the children are grown, and she lives alone in
retirement. Which noted weakness of sociological theories on aging explains why the social exchange
theory is not applicable to this older adult? - ANSWER opportunity
in which context are members of a cohort described when using the age-stratification theory to explain
the effect of similar events, conditions, and circumstances? - ANSWER Historical
An older patient who was just diagnosed with a terminal disease states, "All my life I attended church,
but I am still worried about what will happen after death." The nurse's best response is - ANSWER the
unknown may be frightening. Do you want to talk about this?
Which reason is not a primary reason for the importance of documentation? - ANSWER documentation
helps defend the nurse in the event of a possible lawsuit.
QUIZ EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS ) RATED A+ ;; 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
in most cultures, older adults are likely to treat themselves using traditional methods before turning to
biomedical professionals..... true or false - ANSWER true
What should a nurse do when working with an interpreter? - ANSWER the nurse should face the patients
rather than the interpreter.
When caring for an older African-American patient the nurse should... - ANSWER do an examination of
the interior of the patient's mouth with adequate light
when a nurse is addressing an older adults they should - ANSWER speak clearly
Nurses are aware that cultural competence means having the skills to put cultural knowledge to use.
These skills include: - ANSWER assessment, intervention, and communication
Decreased functioning of what physical structure is likely to result in decreased metabolism in older
adults? - ANSWER The thyroid gland
what kind of change in the skin is abnormal in an older person - ANSWER red, swollen three-day-old
wound
,which age-related change contributes to anorexia and weight loss in the older adult? - ANSWER Fewer
taste buds
An older man who paints houses for a living has had a myocardial infarction. Which intervention should
the nurse implement to prevent adverse health effects from his occupational history? - ANSWER
promote coughing and deep breathing
the latest trends in medicine encourage healthcare providers to prescribe nutrient-dense foods and
exercise to prevent or delay the shortening of telomeres. On which biological theory of aging are these
practices based? - ANSWER Genetic research
A nurse completing a hospital discharge to home understands that which of the following interventions
is most important before discharge - ANSWER medication reconciliation
the nurse prepares to transfer an older adult to a long-term care facility and calls the facility to give a
report. Which nursing actions are the responsibilities of the transferring nurse and the receiving nurse? -
ANSWER providing continuity of care during the transfer
What is characteristic of relocation stress syndrome in a resident of a long-term care facility - ANSWER
apprehension
an older female resident in a residential facility keeps a large collection of personal items and
photographs of her late husband on her bedside table, but the nursing assistant and resident frequently
argue about this. Why should the nurse intervened between the residence and the nursing assistant? -
ANSWER The resident is attempting to maintain her sense of personal space
a family that has three small children prepares to move an older female parent into their home knowing
that she stays up all night. The nurse helps the family prepare for the change. Which part of planning
should the nurse indicate is the family's priority? - ANSWER Preparing the house for her arrival
administrators are realizing that their duty is to care for the residents as people. true or false - ANSWER
true
, the nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a 79-year-old client recovering from a cerebral vascular
accident that has resulted in mild loss of muscle function in his right arm and leg. the nurse is best
addressing the client's need via functional model of care when: - ANSWER placing the telephone where
it can be reached with his left hand
the nurse best addresses the possible intrinsic factors that contribute to falls experienced by older adult
clients in an acute care setting by: - ANSWER encouraging the client to wear his glasses
as the aging population in the United States increases, the nurse knows that the - ANSWER extension of
the average lifespan has also increased
A new nurse says, "Most older patients are ill and disabled. That's why we care for so many of them in
the hospital." Should the experienced nurse correct this nurse? - ANSWER yes
true or false: nurses are often significant sources of social and emotional support for older adults. -
ANSWER True
which role (spouse, friend, children, etc.) is most likely to have a significant effect on the type of aging
process experienced by the older adult? - ANSWER Spouse
the children of an African-American family attended college because their mother worked two jobs as
they were growing up. She never finished high school, the children are grown, and she lives alone in
retirement. Which noted weakness of sociological theories on aging explains why the social exchange
theory is not applicable to this older adult? - ANSWER opportunity
in which context are members of a cohort described when using the age-stratification theory to explain
the effect of similar events, conditions, and circumstances? - ANSWER Historical
An older patient who was just diagnosed with a terminal disease states, "All my life I attended church,
but I am still worried about what will happen after death." The nurse's best response is - ANSWER the
unknown may be frightening. Do you want to talk about this?
Which reason is not a primary reason for the importance of documentation? - ANSWER documentation
helps defend the nurse in the event of a possible lawsuit.
