Geri Exam 1 Questions and Correct
Answers
Which option refers to the highest level of human functioning according to Maslow? - correct
answers:Self-actualization
A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this mans
wellness? - correct answers:Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of
wellness.
In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of the following statements is true?
- correct answers:Health is broad term encompassing attitudes and behavior.
Which cultural group is predicted to have the fastest growing older adult population in the US between
2010-2050? - correct answers:Hispanic Americans
Historical influences that have shaped the lives of the majority of the middle old population in the Us
today include which of the following? - correct answers:World War II
The nurse prepares for the arrival of older adults evacuated from a hurricane to a shelter for short term
care. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? - correct answers:Use individual medical
records to develop a medication plan.
According to researchers, which characteristic will most centenarians share in the future? - correct
answers:Female
Which statement describes aging in developing countries? - correct answers:Most older adults are likely
to reside in these countries.
An older woman tells the nurse that she has experienced increasing fatigue and SOB over the last 2 days.
Which goal is the nurses priority? - correct answers:Explore the womans complaints.
,The nurse develops a community program to promote exercise for older adults. Which should the nurse
include in the exercise program? - correct answers:Describe ways to resume exercise after lapses.
Which describes the older man who is likely to experience the best overall health and well-being? -
correct answers:Uses a WC, has PAD, attends weekly BB games with 3 friends.
Which nursing intervention is a holistic approach to an older adult? - correct answers:Assigns female
nurses to older woman who Islamic
An older man who resides in a nursing home has total cholesterol of 245. Which nursing intervention is
most likely to assist this man in achieving his highest level of wellness? - correct answers:Review a menu
with him to choose suitable foods.
Which approach requires the nurse to integrate and balance all aspects of an individuals life into to plan
of care? - correct answers:Holistic nursing
An older man living in an adult community becomes a widower 1 month after retirement. 2 mths later
he has not resumed a weekly outing with his fishing club. Which should the nurse implement? - correct
answers:Meet with him to assess his interests.
The nurse plans activities for older woman born between 1920-1930 and who reside in an assisted living
facility. Which is the best intervention for the nurse to implement? - correct answers:Conduct interviews
for specific interests
Which are the major factors influencing the experience of aging? - correct answers:Health, history, and
sex
The nurse plans the care for an older man who has Medicare. Lives on SS and small pension and has type
2 diabetes. Which aspects of this man should the RN integrate into a positive approach to his health and
well being? - correct answers:Enjoys regular physical activity
Practices effective glucose control
Attends weekly dinner club for diabetics
, According to Healthy People 2020, older adults have been identified as a priority, with a goal to improve
their health, function and quality of life. Identify the targeted chronic focus areas for improvement. -
correct answers:Diabetes
Arthritis
CHF
Dementia
Identify the Healthy People 2020 emerging issues in the health of older adults... - correct
answers:Coordinating care for the older adult population
Assisting older adults in the management of their own care
Identifying levels of training for those caring for older adults
An older woman has left-sided paralysis from a thrombus formation in the cerebral vasculature. Rank the
RN goals of this womans plan of care in order of importance.... - correct answers:Maintain BP
Call for help before moving
Use ROM exercises to prevent contractures
Reinforce OT for feeding
A RN is providing care for a variety of older adults on a transitional care unit. Using Maslow of human
needs as a basis for prioritizing care, rank the highest to lowest. - correct answers:Administer O2
Place call bell in reach
Encourage family member in teaching
Ask client their preferences before beginning care
Identify the best statement about gerontological nursing. - correct answers:Purposes of gerontological
nursing include the promotion of health and support for maximal independence.
Which gerontological nursing organization welcomes nurses from all educational backgrounds? - correct
answers:The National Gerontological Nursing Assoc. NCGNP
Which is an accurate statement regarding gerontological nursing education? - correct answers:When
content is integrated throughout a curriculum, less than 25% is devoted to geriatric care.
Answers
Which option refers to the highest level of human functioning according to Maslow? - correct
answers:Self-actualization
A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this mans
wellness? - correct answers:Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of
wellness.
In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of the following statements is true?
- correct answers:Health is broad term encompassing attitudes and behavior.
Which cultural group is predicted to have the fastest growing older adult population in the US between
2010-2050? - correct answers:Hispanic Americans
Historical influences that have shaped the lives of the majority of the middle old population in the Us
today include which of the following? - correct answers:World War II
The nurse prepares for the arrival of older adults evacuated from a hurricane to a shelter for short term
care. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? - correct answers:Use individual medical
records to develop a medication plan.
According to researchers, which characteristic will most centenarians share in the future? - correct
answers:Female
Which statement describes aging in developing countries? - correct answers:Most older adults are likely
to reside in these countries.
An older woman tells the nurse that she has experienced increasing fatigue and SOB over the last 2 days.
Which goal is the nurses priority? - correct answers:Explore the womans complaints.
,The nurse develops a community program to promote exercise for older adults. Which should the nurse
include in the exercise program? - correct answers:Describe ways to resume exercise after lapses.
Which describes the older man who is likely to experience the best overall health and well-being? -
correct answers:Uses a WC, has PAD, attends weekly BB games with 3 friends.
Which nursing intervention is a holistic approach to an older adult? - correct answers:Assigns female
nurses to older woman who Islamic
An older man who resides in a nursing home has total cholesterol of 245. Which nursing intervention is
most likely to assist this man in achieving his highest level of wellness? - correct answers:Review a menu
with him to choose suitable foods.
Which approach requires the nurse to integrate and balance all aspects of an individuals life into to plan
of care? - correct answers:Holistic nursing
An older man living in an adult community becomes a widower 1 month after retirement. 2 mths later
he has not resumed a weekly outing with his fishing club. Which should the nurse implement? - correct
answers:Meet with him to assess his interests.
The nurse plans activities for older woman born between 1920-1930 and who reside in an assisted living
facility. Which is the best intervention for the nurse to implement? - correct answers:Conduct interviews
for specific interests
Which are the major factors influencing the experience of aging? - correct answers:Health, history, and
sex
The nurse plans the care for an older man who has Medicare. Lives on SS and small pension and has type
2 diabetes. Which aspects of this man should the RN integrate into a positive approach to his health and
well being? - correct answers:Enjoys regular physical activity
Practices effective glucose control
Attends weekly dinner club for diabetics
, According to Healthy People 2020, older adults have been identified as a priority, with a goal to improve
their health, function and quality of life. Identify the targeted chronic focus areas for improvement. -
correct answers:Diabetes
Arthritis
CHF
Dementia
Identify the Healthy People 2020 emerging issues in the health of older adults... - correct
answers:Coordinating care for the older adult population
Assisting older adults in the management of their own care
Identifying levels of training for those caring for older adults
An older woman has left-sided paralysis from a thrombus formation in the cerebral vasculature. Rank the
RN goals of this womans plan of care in order of importance.... - correct answers:Maintain BP
Call for help before moving
Use ROM exercises to prevent contractures
Reinforce OT for feeding
A RN is providing care for a variety of older adults on a transitional care unit. Using Maslow of human
needs as a basis for prioritizing care, rank the highest to lowest. - correct answers:Administer O2
Place call bell in reach
Encourage family member in teaching
Ask client their preferences before beginning care
Identify the best statement about gerontological nursing. - correct answers:Purposes of gerontological
nursing include the promotion of health and support for maximal independence.
Which gerontological nursing organization welcomes nurses from all educational backgrounds? - correct
answers:The National Gerontological Nursing Assoc. NCGNP
Which is an accurate statement regarding gerontological nursing education? - correct answers:When
content is integrated throughout a curriculum, less than 25% is devoted to geriatric care.
