NU 623 QUIZ 1 ADULT HEALTH EXAM SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
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◉ Secondary prevention. Answer: refers to actions aimed at early
detection of disease that can lead to interventions to prevent disease
progression; screening
◉ Tertiary prevention. Answer: refers to activities that limit disease
progression such as rehabilitation; support groups
◉ Frail older adult is usually.... Answer: 75+, and has physical,
cognitive, and/or mental conditions that may interfere with IADLs
◉ Five barriers to health care access for rural older adults. Answer:
transportation, limited supply of healthcare workers and facilities,
lack of quality healthcare, social isolation, and financial limitations
◉ Older adults who live in rural areas may be less likely to....
Answer: engage in health promoting activities
◉ 7 Tasks of Chronic Illness ("Place Cat's Can Right Around Play
Area"). Answer: 1. Preventing & managing a crisis.
, 2. Carrying out prescribed treatment regimen.
3. Controlling symptoms.
4. Reordering time.
5. Adjusting to changes in course of disease.
6. Preventing social isolation.
7. Attempting to normalize interactions with others
◉ Nurses play an important role by:. Answer: Assessment
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
◉ Examples of memory aids. Answer: clocks, calendars, notes,
marked pillboxes, safety alarm on stoves, identification
necklace/bracelet
◉ Examples of memory techniques. Answer: word association,
mental imaging, mneumonics
◉ Factors included with homelessness. Answer: low income,
reduced cognitive capacity, living alone, living in a community that
lacks affordable housing
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ Secondary prevention. Answer: refers to actions aimed at early
detection of disease that can lead to interventions to prevent disease
progression; screening
◉ Tertiary prevention. Answer: refers to activities that limit disease
progression such as rehabilitation; support groups
◉ Frail older adult is usually.... Answer: 75+, and has physical,
cognitive, and/or mental conditions that may interfere with IADLs
◉ Five barriers to health care access for rural older adults. Answer:
transportation, limited supply of healthcare workers and facilities,
lack of quality healthcare, social isolation, and financial limitations
◉ Older adults who live in rural areas may be less likely to....
Answer: engage in health promoting activities
◉ 7 Tasks of Chronic Illness ("Place Cat's Can Right Around Play
Area"). Answer: 1. Preventing & managing a crisis.
, 2. Carrying out prescribed treatment regimen.
3. Controlling symptoms.
4. Reordering time.
5. Adjusting to changes in course of disease.
6. Preventing social isolation.
7. Attempting to normalize interactions with others
◉ Nurses play an important role by:. Answer: Assessment
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
◉ Examples of memory aids. Answer: clocks, calendars, notes,
marked pillboxes, safety alarm on stoves, identification
necklace/bracelet
◉ Examples of memory techniques. Answer: word association,
mental imaging, mneumonics
◉ Factors included with homelessness. Answer: low income,
reduced cognitive capacity, living alone, living in a community that
lacks affordable housing
