Chapter 7 Gero (EXAM 1) questions
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Which statement by the nurse is the strongest example of ageism by professional nurses?
a. it takes a special nurse to provide good care to the older population of clients
b. it's difficult for a nurse to develop an effective relationship with an older client because of the
barriers their age creates
c. it is so difficult to find nurses who are truly effective geriatric nurses
d. with the older population increasing so dramatically in numbers, nursing will have a difficult
time meeting their needs
c. it is so difficult to find nurses who are truly effective geriatric nurses
When conducting an admissions interview with an older client, the nurse observes that the
client pauses for a period of time before responding to the questions. The nurse responds to
this client based on the assumption that the client is presenting what behavior?
a. exhibiting signs of mild cognitive impairment
b. nervousness and difficulty concentrating on the questions
c. reluctance to share information with someone with whom they have no relationship
d. sorting through his or her vast life experiences in order to answer appropriately
d. sorting through his or her vast life experiences in order to answer appropriately
Which technique is most effective when communicating with a client who is positioned in bed?
well answered to pass
Which statement by the nurse is the strongest example of ageism by professional nurses?
a. it takes a special nurse to provide good care to the older population of clients
b. it's difficult for a nurse to develop an effective relationship with an older client because of the
barriers their age creates
c. it is so difficult to find nurses who are truly effective geriatric nurses
d. with the older population increasing so dramatically in numbers, nursing will have a difficult
time meeting their needs
c. it is so difficult to find nurses who are truly effective geriatric nurses
When conducting an admissions interview with an older client, the nurse observes that the
client pauses for a period of time before responding to the questions. The nurse responds to
this client based on the assumption that the client is presenting what behavior?
a. exhibiting signs of mild cognitive impairment
b. nervousness and difficulty concentrating on the questions
c. reluctance to share information with someone with whom they have no relationship
d. sorting through his or her vast life experiences in order to answer appropriately
d. sorting through his or her vast life experiences in order to answer appropriately
Which technique is most effective when communicating with a client who is positioned in bed?
