Basic Geriatric Nursing- Chapter 1 Trends and Issues

Intentional _____ occurs when any person deliberately plans to mistreat or harm another person. - correct answer Abuse The most significant cohort today is the group known as the _________. - correct answer Baby Boomers Population size, distribution, and vital statistics would be included in the statistical study of human populations known as _______. - correct answer Demographics ________ is the medical specialty that deals with the physiology of aging with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting older adults. - correct answer Geriatrics Nurses are _______ of elder abuse, which means it is against the law if you suspect elder abuse and do not report it. - correct answer Mandated Reporters ______ is a passive form of abuse in which caregivers fail to provide for the needs of the older person under their care. - correct answer Neglect ______ allows the primary caregiver to have time away from the demands of care giving, thereby decreasing stress and the risk of abuse. - correct answer Respite Which personal behavior is a demonstration of gerontophobia? 1. A 17-year-old girl decides to dye her hair a darker color 2. A 63-year-old woman takes a Caribbean cruise with a friend 3. A 43-year-old woman wears her teenage daughter's clothes 4. A 56-year-old woman buys a membership to a fitness center - correct answer A 43-year-old woman wears her teenage daughter's clothes Several nursing students are discussing career options. Which student statement demonstrates ageism? 1. "I would work in a clinic that serves a mixture of older and younger patients" 2. "If I were to care for older patients, I would need knowledge about chronic health problems" 3. "I have always loved children. I can't wait to get a job in a pediatric hospital" 4. "Working with older adults could be rewarding, but I couldn't really use all of my skills" - correct answer Working with older adults could be rewarding, but I couldn't really use all of my skills An older adult widow who lives alone in her own home is having difficulty with driving, grocery shopping, cooking, and home maintenance. What type of living arrangement would be most suitable for her? 1. Extended care facility 2. Nursing home 3. Subacute care facility 4. Assisted living - correct answer Assisted living An older adult patient is having an argument with her daughter, Which statement represents the most significant issue that older adult patients and their families must face? 1. "You can't tell me what to do. I'm your mother" 2. "I can't afford my medication. You should lend me money" 3. "Will you drive me to the doctor? I'm afraid to go by myself" 4. "You never come and visit me except on holidays" - correct answer You can't tell me what to do. I'm your mother. The police bring an older adult patient to the hospital because he was wandering in the street and unable to remember his address. His clothing is soiled and he appears malnourished and dehydrated. What would the nurse do first? 1. Attempt to locate the patient's family or friends 2. Notify social services about potential abuse and/or neglect 3. Offer food and fluids and assist with hygiene needs 4. Assess for physical injury, abuse, and self-neglect - correct answer Notify social services about potential abuse and/or neglect