GERI QUESTIONS FROM EVOLVE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
Which one of the following statements about biological theories in aging is incorrect?
A. Most theories can be proved.
B. Each theory provides a clue to the aging process.
C. Theories are useful as points of reference.
D. A theory remains a reasonable explanation until someone finds it to be incorrect -
ANSWERA. Most theories can be proved
You realize an older adult woman does not understand how to maintain healthy
bones and muscles when she makes which one of the following statements?
A. "I take a tablet containing 500 mg calcium with 400 mg vitamin D twice a day."
B. "I enjoy going to my senior center and participating in its Tai Chi program."
C. "My spouse loves to walk every evening and encourages me to go along, but I am
just too tired to do so."
D. "I use my 2-pound weights every morning while watching my morning news
shows." - ANSWERC. "My spouse loves to walk every evening and encourages me
to go along, but I am just too tired to do so."
An older adult client has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Which of the following would you suggest to your client?
A. Annual influenza immunizations
B. Annual fecal tests
C. Annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening
D. Limiting smoking to one pack per day - ANSWERA. Annual influenza
immunizations
An older adult client has fallen in his yard, resulting in a 4-inch laceration on his
forearm. As the home health nurse caring for him, you need to reassure him that:
A. If the laceration becomes pink several days after the injury, this is normal.
B. If he notices any increase in the scabbing process, he needs to notify the
physician.
C. The healing process will begin immediately.
D. Evidence of a true skin infection in an older adult is the same as that for a
younger person. - ANSWERC. The healing process will begin immediately.
As the nurse of an older adult, you observe signs of aging skin. You would advise
your client to: (Select all that apply.)
A. Avoid all exposure to ultraviolet light.
, B. Keep his or her skin moist.
C. Always use sunscreen.
D. Keep well hydrated.
E. Do not worry about smoking.
F. Do not worry about purpura. - ANSWERB. Keep his or her skin moist.
C. Always use sunscreen.
D. Keep well hydrated.
As a home health nurse, you are providing care to a 91-year-old gentleman and his
84-year-old wife who live on their own in an active retirement community. You note
that this couple continues to be active in going out to eat with friends, traveling, and
playing bridge and other card games; and he plays bocce ball and volunteers at the
library. They are exhibiting which sociological theory of aging?
A. Continuity theory
B. Modernization theory
C. Activity theory
D. Social exchange theory - ANSWERC. Activity theory
Which one of the following traits is a normal part of aging?
A. Depression
B. Isolation
C. Spirituality
D. Gerotranscendence - ANSWERC. Spirituality
In assessing an older adult, you question his cognitive skills when you notice that:
A. His attention span will last as long as the project he is working on.
B. He is constantly checking to see whether what he did is correct.
C. He is able to hold a conversation with you.
D. He is able to name objects with which he comes in contact correctly. -
ANSWERB. He is constantly checking to see whether what he did is correct.
An older adult client is active and attends college on a part-time basis. He also has a
computer and researches his medications and disorders, which enables him to share
his ideas with his physician and to come to a collaborative decision of care. These
characteristics are an example of:
A. Geragogy
B. Cognitive health
C. Fluid intelligence
D. Health literacy - ANSWERD. Health literacy
As a nurse taking care of an older adult who is facing surgery in the near future, you
notice that she is withdrawn and talks about missing her church family and pastor
who are in another town. Which of the following nursing actions might you take?
(Select all that apply.)
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
Which one of the following statements about biological theories in aging is incorrect?
A. Most theories can be proved.
B. Each theory provides a clue to the aging process.
C. Theories are useful as points of reference.
D. A theory remains a reasonable explanation until someone finds it to be incorrect -
ANSWERA. Most theories can be proved
You realize an older adult woman does not understand how to maintain healthy
bones and muscles when she makes which one of the following statements?
A. "I take a tablet containing 500 mg calcium with 400 mg vitamin D twice a day."
B. "I enjoy going to my senior center and participating in its Tai Chi program."
C. "My spouse loves to walk every evening and encourages me to go along, but I am
just too tired to do so."
D. "I use my 2-pound weights every morning while watching my morning news
shows." - ANSWERC. "My spouse loves to walk every evening and encourages me
to go along, but I am just too tired to do so."
An older adult client has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Which of the following would you suggest to your client?
A. Annual influenza immunizations
B. Annual fecal tests
C. Annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening
D. Limiting smoking to one pack per day - ANSWERA. Annual influenza
immunizations
An older adult client has fallen in his yard, resulting in a 4-inch laceration on his
forearm. As the home health nurse caring for him, you need to reassure him that:
A. If the laceration becomes pink several days after the injury, this is normal.
B. If he notices any increase in the scabbing process, he needs to notify the
physician.
C. The healing process will begin immediately.
D. Evidence of a true skin infection in an older adult is the same as that for a
younger person. - ANSWERC. The healing process will begin immediately.
As the nurse of an older adult, you observe signs of aging skin. You would advise
your client to: (Select all that apply.)
A. Avoid all exposure to ultraviolet light.
, B. Keep his or her skin moist.
C. Always use sunscreen.
D. Keep well hydrated.
E. Do not worry about smoking.
F. Do not worry about purpura. - ANSWERB. Keep his or her skin moist.
C. Always use sunscreen.
D. Keep well hydrated.
As a home health nurse, you are providing care to a 91-year-old gentleman and his
84-year-old wife who live on their own in an active retirement community. You note
that this couple continues to be active in going out to eat with friends, traveling, and
playing bridge and other card games; and he plays bocce ball and volunteers at the
library. They are exhibiting which sociological theory of aging?
A. Continuity theory
B. Modernization theory
C. Activity theory
D. Social exchange theory - ANSWERC. Activity theory
Which one of the following traits is a normal part of aging?
A. Depression
B. Isolation
C. Spirituality
D. Gerotranscendence - ANSWERC. Spirituality
In assessing an older adult, you question his cognitive skills when you notice that:
A. His attention span will last as long as the project he is working on.
B. He is constantly checking to see whether what he did is correct.
C. He is able to hold a conversation with you.
D. He is able to name objects with which he comes in contact correctly. -
ANSWERB. He is constantly checking to see whether what he did is correct.
An older adult client is active and attends college on a part-time basis. He also has a
computer and researches his medications and disorders, which enables him to share
his ideas with his physician and to come to a collaborative decision of care. These
characteristics are an example of:
A. Geragogy
B. Cognitive health
C. Fluid intelligence
D. Health literacy - ANSWERD. Health literacy
As a nurse taking care of an older adult who is facing surgery in the near future, you
notice that she is withdrawn and talks about missing her church family and pastor
who are in another town. Which of the following nursing actions might you take?
(Select all that apply.)
