Gero Exam 1 questions and answers
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When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for their African American newborn, the
nurse replies that, "2015 statistics indicate that your son:
A. will have a life expectancy of approximately 65 years."
B. can realistically expect to live into his late 80s."
C. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday."
D. is likely to live into his late 90s." - correct answer ✔✔C
A nurse is planning care for a group of super-centenarians in an assisted living facility. The nurse
considers which of the following?
a. Most super-centenarians are functionally independent or require minimal
assistance with activities of daily living.
b. The majority of super-centenarians have cognitive impairment.
c. The number of super-centenarians is expected to decrease in coming years as a
result of heart disease and stroke.
d. It is theorized that super-centenarians survived as long as they have due to genetic
mutations that made them less susceptible to common diseases. - correct answer ✔✔A
One reason why many "baby boomers" have multiple chronic conditions such as heart disease,
diabetes, and arthritis is that:
a. they have less access to medication and other treatment regimens.
b. there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living as they were growing up.
c. they did not have access to immunizations against communicable diseases when
they were children.
,d. they grew up in an era of rampant poverty and malnutrition - correct answer ✔✔B
A nurse is planning an education program on wellness in a local senior citizen center. The nurse
plans to provide education on the importance of immunizations, annual physical examinations,
screening for diabetes, and vision and hearing screening. It is important for the nurse to
understand which of the following?
A. Less than 50% of older adults (ages 65 and older) utilize available preventive services.
B. Preventive strategies are more widely used in the 50-64 age-group than in the 65 and over
age-group.
C. The research on health promotion strategies in older adults demonstrates that they have low
efficacy.
D. There is an abundance of research specific to health promotion and aging. - correct answer
✔✔A
A nurse is caring for an 85-year old male client with diabetes in a community setting. The nurse
promotes functional wellness by which of the following activities?
A. Encouraging the client to maintain current levels of physical activity
B. Assisting the client to receive all the recommended preventive screenings that are
appropriate for his age-group
C. Teaching the patient how to use a rolling walker so that he can ambulate for longer
distances
D. Encouraging the client to attend his weekly chess games - correct answer ✔✔A
Based on the census reports of 2015, the typical profile of a centenarian includes which of the
following characteristics?
A. An American woman with no signs of dementia
B. A Japanese woman with chronic inflammation
C. A Chinese man with an immune disorder
D. An American man who is a lifelong vegetarian - correct answer ✔✔A
, Primary prevention strategies for older adults include which of the following? (Select all that
apply.)
A. An annual influenza immunization clinic
B. A smoking cessation program
C. A prostate screening program
D. A cardiac rehabilitation program
E. A meal planning education program for type 2 diabetics - correct answer ✔✔A,B
A nurse organizes a symposium for health care professionals in the field of geriatrics. Which of
the following topics align with Healthy People 2020s emerging issues relevant to healthy aging?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Fair pay and compensation standards for informal caregivers
B. Longevity and genetics
C. Emerging chronic conditions among baby boomers
D. Minimum competency levels for healthcare professionals
E. Health disparities in LGBT older adults - correct answer ✔✔A, C, D, E
Baby boomers born before 1960 were subject to which of the following health challenges
during their childhood? (Select all that apply.)
A. Measles
B. Scarlet fever
C. Rubella
D. Smallpox
E. HIV/AIDS - correct answer ✔✔A, B, C
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When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for their African American newborn, the
nurse replies that, "2015 statistics indicate that your son:
A. will have a life expectancy of approximately 65 years."
B. can realistically expect to live into his late 80s."
C. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday."
D. is likely to live into his late 90s." - correct answer ✔✔C
A nurse is planning care for a group of super-centenarians in an assisted living facility. The nurse
considers which of the following?
a. Most super-centenarians are functionally independent or require minimal
assistance with activities of daily living.
b. The majority of super-centenarians have cognitive impairment.
c. The number of super-centenarians is expected to decrease in coming years as a
result of heart disease and stroke.
d. It is theorized that super-centenarians survived as long as they have due to genetic
mutations that made them less susceptible to common diseases. - correct answer ✔✔A
One reason why many "baby boomers" have multiple chronic conditions such as heart disease,
diabetes, and arthritis is that:
a. they have less access to medication and other treatment regimens.
b. there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living as they were growing up.
c. they did not have access to immunizations against communicable diseases when
they were children.
,d. they grew up in an era of rampant poverty and malnutrition - correct answer ✔✔B
A nurse is planning an education program on wellness in a local senior citizen center. The nurse
plans to provide education on the importance of immunizations, annual physical examinations,
screening for diabetes, and vision and hearing screening. It is important for the nurse to
understand which of the following?
A. Less than 50% of older adults (ages 65 and older) utilize available preventive services.
B. Preventive strategies are more widely used in the 50-64 age-group than in the 65 and over
age-group.
C. The research on health promotion strategies in older adults demonstrates that they have low
efficacy.
D. There is an abundance of research specific to health promotion and aging. - correct answer
✔✔A
A nurse is caring for an 85-year old male client with diabetes in a community setting. The nurse
promotes functional wellness by which of the following activities?
A. Encouraging the client to maintain current levels of physical activity
B. Assisting the client to receive all the recommended preventive screenings that are
appropriate for his age-group
C. Teaching the patient how to use a rolling walker so that he can ambulate for longer
distances
D. Encouraging the client to attend his weekly chess games - correct answer ✔✔A
Based on the census reports of 2015, the typical profile of a centenarian includes which of the
following characteristics?
A. An American woman with no signs of dementia
B. A Japanese woman with chronic inflammation
C. A Chinese man with an immune disorder
D. An American man who is a lifelong vegetarian - correct answer ✔✔A
, Primary prevention strategies for older adults include which of the following? (Select all that
apply.)
A. An annual influenza immunization clinic
B. A smoking cessation program
C. A prostate screening program
D. A cardiac rehabilitation program
E. A meal planning education program for type 2 diabetics - correct answer ✔✔A,B
A nurse organizes a symposium for health care professionals in the field of geriatrics. Which of
the following topics align with Healthy People 2020s emerging issues relevant to healthy aging?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Fair pay and compensation standards for informal caregivers
B. Longevity and genetics
C. Emerging chronic conditions among baby boomers
D. Minimum competency levels for healthcare professionals
E. Health disparities in LGBT older adults - correct answer ✔✔A, C, D, E
Baby boomers born before 1960 were subject to which of the following health challenges
during their childhood? (Select all that apply.)
A. Measles
B. Scarlet fever
C. Rubella
D. Smallpox
E. HIV/AIDS - correct answer ✔✔A, B, C
