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Caring for Older Adults Holistically
Tamara R. Dahlkemper
9780803689923 7th Edition
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,Table of content
Chapter 1 Holistic Caring
Chapter 2 The Aging Experience
Chapter 3 Supporting Life Transitions and Spirituality
Chapter 4 The Use of the Nursing Process and Nursing Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Legal, Ethical, and Financial Considerations
Chapter 6 Promoting Wellness
Chapter 7 Safety
Chapter 8 Nutrition
Chapter 9 Activity, Rest, and Sleep as Criteria for Health
Chapter 10 End-of-Life Issues
Chapter 11 Environments of Care
Chapter 12 Management and Leadership Role of the Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurse
Chapter 13 Infection
Chapter 14 Common Medical Diagnoses
Chapter 15 Physiological Assessment
Chapter 16 Common Clinical Problems: Physiological
Chapter 17 Psychological Assessment
Chapter 18 Common Clinical Problems: Psychological
Chapter 19 Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
Chapter 20 Pharmacology
Chapter 21 Laboratory Values
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Chapter 1: Holistic Caring
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Multiple Choice
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Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1. The nurse incorporates the concepts of the Science of Human Caring when providing patient care. Which action should
the nurse avoid?
1. Implementing transpersonal approaches
2. Making eye contact while speaking softly
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3. Listening to the patient during communication
4. Adhering to a strict schedule to complete morning care
Answer: _____
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2. The nurse is planning care for a patient. Which action should the nurse implement that demonstrates holistic care?
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1. Eliminating an order prescribed by the physician
2. Asking the family to leave the room during medication teaching
3. Listening to ways the patient has overcome a health problem in the past
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4. Performing an action that may not necessarily be appropriate for the patient’s needs
Answer: _____
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3. An older patient with a terminal illness and heart problems is angry and pushes away the breakfast meal tray. Which
response should the nurse make?
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2. Loudly tell the patient to stop screaming.
3. Take the meal tray away and silently leave the room.
4. Ask the patient to explain the reason for the outburst and listen to the response.
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Answer: _____
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4. The nurse overhears a conversation between unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) and an older patient. For which
statement should the nurse counsel UAP?
1. “Good morning, honey!”
2. “Can I help you with your breakfast?”
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3. “Mr. Jones, can I bring you your dentures?”
4. “Please tell me when you want to have your shower.”
Answer: _____
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5. The nurse is asked to explain the word gerontology. Which response should the nurse make?
1. It means the use of older medications to treat illnesses.
2. It comes from a Greek word that means “related to old age.”
3. It focuses on the housing needs of people who are underserved.
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4. It is a way of explaining health problems of people over age 50.
Answer: _____
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6. The nurse is preparing a program on the health needs of older community members. For which reason should physical
activity and exercise be encouraged?
1. They want to prevent boredom.
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2. They have more time to exercise.
3. They initiated the fitness movement.
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4. They want to spend more time with grandchildren.
Answer: _____
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7. During an employment interview, the nurse is asked to describe the purpose of a nursing philosophy. Which response
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2. It defines personal goals and aspirations.
3. It recognizes the importance of education.
4. It outlines the steps to take for a successful career.
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Answer: _____
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8. The nurse is providing patient care. Which behavior demonstrates that the nurse wants to develop a healing relationship
with this patient?
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1. Answering the call light using the intercom system
2. Telling the patient that there is no time to try something new
3. Sitting down in the patient’s room to discuss the plan of care
4. Reminding the patient that other patients need attention at this time
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Answer: _____
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9. The nurse desires to improve the ability to provide holistic care. On which skill should the nurse focus to be successful?
1. Active listening
2. Critical thinking
3. Care coordination
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4. Time management
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Caring for Older Adults Holistically
Tamara R. Dahlkemper
9780803689923 7th Edition
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,Table of content
Chapter 1 Holistic Caring
Chapter 2 The Aging Experience
Chapter 3 Supporting Life Transitions and Spirituality
Chapter 4 The Use of the Nursing Process and Nursing Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Legal, Ethical, and Financial Considerations
Chapter 6 Promoting Wellness
Chapter 7 Safety
Chapter 8 Nutrition
Chapter 9 Activity, Rest, and Sleep as Criteria for Health
Chapter 10 End-of-Life Issues
Chapter 11 Environments of Care
Chapter 12 Management and Leadership Role of the Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurse
Chapter 13 Infection
Chapter 14 Common Medical Diagnoses
Chapter 15 Physiological Assessment
Chapter 16 Common Clinical Problems: Physiological
Chapter 17 Psychological Assessment
Chapter 18 Common Clinical Problems: Psychological
Chapter 19 Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
Chapter 20 Pharmacology
Chapter 21 Laboratory Values
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Chapter 1: Holistic Caring
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Multiple Choice
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Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1. The nurse incorporates the concepts of the Science of Human Caring when providing patient care. Which action should
the nurse avoid?
1. Implementing transpersonal approaches
2. Making eye contact while speaking softly
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3. Listening to the patient during communication
4. Adhering to a strict schedule to complete morning care
Answer: _____
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2. The nurse is planning care for a patient. Which action should the nurse implement that demonstrates holistic care?
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1. Eliminating an order prescribed by the physician
2. Asking the family to leave the room during medication teaching
3. Listening to ways the patient has overcome a health problem in the past
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4. Performing an action that may not necessarily be appropriate for the patient’s needs
Answer: _____
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3. An older patient with a terminal illness and heart problems is angry and pushes away the breakfast meal tray. Which
response should the nurse make?
1. Call the supervisor. abirb.com/test
2. Loudly tell the patient to stop screaming.
3. Take the meal tray away and silently leave the room.
4. Ask the patient to explain the reason for the outburst and listen to the response.
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Answer: _____
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4. The nurse overhears a conversation between unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) and an older patient. For which
statement should the nurse counsel UAP?
1. “Good morning, honey!”
2. “Can I help you with your breakfast?”
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3. “Mr. Jones, can I bring you your dentures?”
4. “Please tell me when you want to have your shower.”
Answer: _____
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Copyright © 2020 F. A. Davis Company
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5. The nurse is asked to explain the word gerontology. Which response should the nurse make?
1. It means the use of older medications to treat illnesses.
2. It comes from a Greek word that means “related to old age.”
3. It focuses on the housing needs of people who are underserved.
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4. It is a way of explaining health problems of people over age 50.
Answer: _____
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6. The nurse is preparing a program on the health needs of older community members. For which reason should physical
activity and exercise be encouraged?
1. They want to prevent boredom.
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2. They have more time to exercise.
3. They initiated the fitness movement.
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4. They want to spend more time with grandchildren.
Answer: _____
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7. During an employment interview, the nurse is asked to describe the purpose of a nursing philosophy. Which response
should the nurse make?
1. It is a personal concept. abirb.com/test
2. It defines personal goals and aspirations.
3. It recognizes the importance of education.
4. It outlines the steps to take for a successful career.
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Answer: _____
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8. The nurse is providing patient care. Which behavior demonstrates that the nurse wants to develop a healing relationship
with this patient?
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1. Answering the call light using the intercom system
2. Telling the patient that there is no time to try something new
3. Sitting down in the patient’s room to discuss the plan of care
4. Reminding the patient that other patients need attention at this time
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Answer: _____
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9. The nurse desires to improve the ability to provide holistic care. On which skill should the nurse focus to be successful?
1. Active listening
2. Critical thinking
3. Care coordination
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4. Time management
Copyright © 2020 F. A. Davis Company
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