Test Bank for Ebersole and
Hess: Gerontological Nursing &
Healthy Aging 5th Canadian
Edition by Theris A. Touhy
A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. What is the best statement
about this
man's wellness? - ANSWER-d . Nursing interventions can help empower a patient
to achieve a higher level of
wellness.
In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of the
following
statements is true? - ANSWER-Health is a broad term encompassing attitudes and
behaviours.
Which province or territory is predicted to have the fastest growing older-person
population in Canada between the years 2006 and 2031? - ANSWER-Yukon
Historical influences that have shaped the lives of the majority of the middle-old
in Canada
,today include which of the following? - ANSWER-Post-World War II effects
A nurse prepares for the arrival of older persons evacuated from a forest fire in
northern
Manitoba to a shelter for short-term care. Which of the following is the priority
nursing
intervention? - ANSWER-Use individual medical records to develop a medication
plan.
According to researchers, which characteristic will most centenarians share in the
future? - ANSWER-Being female
Which statement describes aging in developing countries? - ANSWER-c.) Most of
the world's older persons are likely to reside in developing countries.
The nurse develops a community program to promote exercise for older persons.
Which of
the following should the nurse include in the exercise program? - ANSWER-c.
Describe ways to resume exercise after lapses.
Determinants of health are the underlying causes of illness and wellness. Which of
the
following describes the older person who is likely to experience the best overall
health and
well-being? - ANSWER-d. Uses a wheelchair, has peripheral arterial disease,
attends weekly baseball games
, with three friends
Which of the following nursing interventions represent a holistic approach to
caring for an
older person? - ANSWER-c. Assigns female nurses to older female persons who
are Muslim, if requested
An older-person male (pronouns he/him) who resides in a nursing home has very
high
cholesterol levels. Which nursing intervention is most likely to assist this man in
achieving
his highest level of wellness? - ANSWER-d. Review a menu with him to choose
suitable foods.
An older-adult male (pronouns he/him) living in an adult community becomes a
widower
one month after retirement. Two months later, he has not resumed a weekly
outing with his
fishing club. Which of the following should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-c.
Meet with him to assess his interests.
The nurse plans activities for female older adults born between 1930 and 1940
who reside in an assisted-living facility. Which is the best intervention for the
nurse to implement? - ANSWER-b. Conduct interviews for specific interests.
Hess: Gerontological Nursing &
Healthy Aging 5th Canadian
Edition by Theris A. Touhy
A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. What is the best statement
about this
man's wellness? - ANSWER-d . Nursing interventions can help empower a patient
to achieve a higher level of
wellness.
In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of the
following
statements is true? - ANSWER-Health is a broad term encompassing attitudes and
behaviours.
Which province or territory is predicted to have the fastest growing older-person
population in Canada between the years 2006 and 2031? - ANSWER-Yukon
Historical influences that have shaped the lives of the majority of the middle-old
in Canada
,today include which of the following? - ANSWER-Post-World War II effects
A nurse prepares for the arrival of older persons evacuated from a forest fire in
northern
Manitoba to a shelter for short-term care. Which of the following is the priority
nursing
intervention? - ANSWER-Use individual medical records to develop a medication
plan.
According to researchers, which characteristic will most centenarians share in the
future? - ANSWER-Being female
Which statement describes aging in developing countries? - ANSWER-c.) Most of
the world's older persons are likely to reside in developing countries.
The nurse develops a community program to promote exercise for older persons.
Which of
the following should the nurse include in the exercise program? - ANSWER-c.
Describe ways to resume exercise after lapses.
Determinants of health are the underlying causes of illness and wellness. Which of
the
following describes the older person who is likely to experience the best overall
health and
well-being? - ANSWER-d. Uses a wheelchair, has peripheral arterial disease,
attends weekly baseball games
, with three friends
Which of the following nursing interventions represent a holistic approach to
caring for an
older person? - ANSWER-c. Assigns female nurses to older female persons who
are Muslim, if requested
An older-person male (pronouns he/him) who resides in a nursing home has very
high
cholesterol levels. Which nursing intervention is most likely to assist this man in
achieving
his highest level of wellness? - ANSWER-d. Review a menu with him to choose
suitable foods.
An older-adult male (pronouns he/him) living in an adult community becomes a
widower
one month after retirement. Two months later, he has not resumed a weekly
outing with his
fishing club. Which of the following should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-c.
Meet with him to assess his interests.
The nurse plans activities for female older adults born between 1930 and 1940
who reside in an assisted-living facility. Which is the best intervention for the
nurse to implement? - ANSWER-b. Conduct interviews for specific interests.
