Rasmussen University NUR 2214 Module 4 (pdf) | 2026/2027 | Older
Adult Q&A | Geriatric Nursing
**1. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of most
care models in older adults?**
A) To provide a cure for chronic conditions
B) To target interventions to maintain health and well-being
C) To reduce the cost of healthcare for older adults
D) To replace the need for family caregivers
Correct Answer: B) To target interventions to maintain health and well-being
Rationale: Most care models for older adults are designed to maintain health
and well-being through targeted interventions. The focus is on promoting
independence and managing chronic conditions, rather than curing them.
**2. True or False: Access barriers to social support and/or financial resources
can lead to missed appointments, fragmented care, and poor control of
chronic conditions.**
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A) True
Rationale: Access barriers, such as lack of social support or financial
constraints, directly contribute to missed appointments and fragmented
care. This often results in poor management of chronic conditions, leading to
worse health outcomes for older adults.
,**3. A home health nurse is formulating a plan of care. The nurse recognizes
that telehealth can be used to improve access and quality of dementia care
for patients and their caregivers in rural areas.**
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A) True
Rationale: Telehealth effectively bridges the gap in access to dementia care,
particularly in rural areas where specialists are scarce. It provides a platform
for consultations, education, and support, thereby improving the quality of
care and caregiver support.
**4. The STRIDE care model is primarily associated with which of the
following aspects of health?**
A) Dementia care
B) Cardiovascular health
C) Walking and musculoskeletal health
D) Mental health
Correct Answer: C) Walking and musculoskeletal health
Rationale: The STRIDE (Strategies to Reduce Injuries and Develop Confidence
in Elders) model is a care model specifically focused on walking and
musculoskeletal health to prevent falls and maintain mobility in older adults.
**5. A nurse is aware that which of the following is NOT associated with the
Healthy Aging Brain Center (HABC) care model?**
A) Dementia care
B) Caregiver support
,C) Brain aneurysm
D) Cognitive health
Correct Answer: C) Brain aneurysm
Rationale: The Healthy Aging Brain Center (HABC) care model is focused on
dementia care, cognitive health, and supporting caregivers. A brain
aneurysm is a vascular condition not typically associated with this specific
model of care.
**6. Which statement accurately reflects the nurse's understanding about
the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) model?**
A) It focuses on institutional care rather than patient-centered care
B) It emphasizes patient-centered care to improve outcomes in older adult
clients in acute care
C) It is a model used exclusively for end-of-life care
D) It replaces the need for family involvement in care
Correct Answer: B) It emphasizes patient-centered care to improve outcomes
in older adult clients in acute care
Rationale: The Acute Care for Elders (ACE) model is designed to improve
outcomes for older adults in acute care settings by emphasizing patient-
centered care. It focuses on maintaining function and preventing
complications during hospitalization.
**7. The Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) model is growing in prevalence.
What is the primary reason for this trend?**
A) A decrease in the number of primary care providers
B) An interest among health systems in promoting value-based care
, C) A preference among older adults for hospital care
D) An increase in the cost of home health care
Correct Answer: B) An interest among health systems in promoting value-
based care
Rationale: The growth of the HBPC model is driven by health systems'
interest in value-based care, which emphasizes quality and outcomes over
volume. HBPC has been shown to reduce hospitalizations and improve
patient satisfaction.
**8. A community health nurse is formulating a plan of care for an older
adult. The nurse recognizes that the "CVT" model is well received and may
be helpful in providing dementia care and supporting dementia caregivers.**
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A) True
Rationale: The CVT model, which stands for "Caregiver, Voice, and
Technology," is a recognized care model that is well received for providing
dementia care and support to caregivers.
**9. Which of the following statements best describes the future of most care
models in older adults?**
A) Care models will focus on institutionalizing older adults
B) There is no need for new care models
C) New care delivery models are needed to improve primary health care for
older adults
D) Care models will only be used in urban areas
Adult Q&A | Geriatric Nursing
**1. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of most
care models in older adults?**
A) To provide a cure for chronic conditions
B) To target interventions to maintain health and well-being
C) To reduce the cost of healthcare for older adults
D) To replace the need for family caregivers
Correct Answer: B) To target interventions to maintain health and well-being
Rationale: Most care models for older adults are designed to maintain health
and well-being through targeted interventions. The focus is on promoting
independence and managing chronic conditions, rather than curing them.
**2. True or False: Access barriers to social support and/or financial resources
can lead to missed appointments, fragmented care, and poor control of
chronic conditions.**
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A) True
Rationale: Access barriers, such as lack of social support or financial
constraints, directly contribute to missed appointments and fragmented
care. This often results in poor management of chronic conditions, leading to
worse health outcomes for older adults.
,**3. A home health nurse is formulating a plan of care. The nurse recognizes
that telehealth can be used to improve access and quality of dementia care
for patients and their caregivers in rural areas.**
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A) True
Rationale: Telehealth effectively bridges the gap in access to dementia care,
particularly in rural areas where specialists are scarce. It provides a platform
for consultations, education, and support, thereby improving the quality of
care and caregiver support.
**4. The STRIDE care model is primarily associated with which of the
following aspects of health?**
A) Dementia care
B) Cardiovascular health
C) Walking and musculoskeletal health
D) Mental health
Correct Answer: C) Walking and musculoskeletal health
Rationale: The STRIDE (Strategies to Reduce Injuries and Develop Confidence
in Elders) model is a care model specifically focused on walking and
musculoskeletal health to prevent falls and maintain mobility in older adults.
**5. A nurse is aware that which of the following is NOT associated with the
Healthy Aging Brain Center (HABC) care model?**
A) Dementia care
B) Caregiver support
,C) Brain aneurysm
D) Cognitive health
Correct Answer: C) Brain aneurysm
Rationale: The Healthy Aging Brain Center (HABC) care model is focused on
dementia care, cognitive health, and supporting caregivers. A brain
aneurysm is a vascular condition not typically associated with this specific
model of care.
**6. Which statement accurately reflects the nurse's understanding about
the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) model?**
A) It focuses on institutional care rather than patient-centered care
B) It emphasizes patient-centered care to improve outcomes in older adult
clients in acute care
C) It is a model used exclusively for end-of-life care
D) It replaces the need for family involvement in care
Correct Answer: B) It emphasizes patient-centered care to improve outcomes
in older adult clients in acute care
Rationale: The Acute Care for Elders (ACE) model is designed to improve
outcomes for older adults in acute care settings by emphasizing patient-
centered care. It focuses on maintaining function and preventing
complications during hospitalization.
**7. The Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) model is growing in prevalence.
What is the primary reason for this trend?**
A) A decrease in the number of primary care providers
B) An interest among health systems in promoting value-based care
, C) A preference among older adults for hospital care
D) An increase in the cost of home health care
Correct Answer: B) An interest among health systems in promoting value-
based care
Rationale: The growth of the HBPC model is driven by health systems'
interest in value-based care, which emphasizes quality and outcomes over
volume. HBPC has been shown to reduce hospitalizations and improve
patient satisfaction.
**8. A community health nurse is formulating a plan of care for an older
adult. The nurse recognizes that the "CVT" model is well received and may
be helpful in providing dementia care and supporting dementia caregivers.**
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A) True
Rationale: The CVT model, which stands for "Caregiver, Voice, and
Technology," is a recognized care model that is well received for providing
dementia care and support to caregivers.
**9. Which of the following statements best describes the future of most care
models in older adults?**
A) Care models will focus on institutionalizing older adults
B) There is no need for new care models
C) New care delivery models are needed to improve primary health care for
older adults
D) Care models will only be used in urban areas
