Older Adult Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
C
Primary prevention strategies for older adults include a.) An annual influenza immunization clinic
which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
b.) A smoking cessation program
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
,One reason why many "baby boomers" have multiple b.) there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living as they were growing
chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and up.
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 disease when they were children.
d.) they grew up in an era of rampant poverty and
malnutrition.
A nursing student is preparing a presentation on the b.) Healthy aging is individually defined and can change over time
Wellness-Based Model for Healthy Aging. Which of the
following concepts should the student include in the c.) There are many strategies to promote healthy aging that are believed to be
presentation? (Select all that apply.) helpful but do not have empirical evidence to support them
a.) Healthy aging is defined by the absence of physical d.) Healthy aging cannot be achieved by only focusing on later life. It is a lifelong
illness alone process
b.) Healthy aging is individually defined and can change
over time
c.) There are many strategies to promote healthy aging
that are believed to be helpful but do not have empirical
evidence to support them
d.) Healthy aging cannot be achieved by only focusing
on later life. It is a lifelong process
e.) According to this model, an individual with a chronic
disease would not be considered healthy
,When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is c.) has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday."
for their African American newborn, the nurse replies
that, "2010 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."
A nurse is caring for an 85-year-old male client with a.) Encouraging the client maintains current levels of physical activity
diabetes in a community setting. The nurse promotes
functional wellness by which of the following activities?
a.) Encouraging the client maintains 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
A nurse organizes a health fair for older adults. The a.) Smoking cessation
nurse's goal is to focus on the six priority areas identified
by the National Prevention Council. Which of the b.) Depression screening
following activities should the nurse include? (Select all
that apply.) c.) Recognizing elder abuse
a.) Smoking cessation
b.) Depression screening
c.) Recognizing elder abuse
d.) Cholesterol screening
e.) Fitness training
, A nurse is planning an education program on wellness in a.) Approximately 40% of older adults (ages 65 and older) utilize available
a local senior citizen center. The nurse plans to provide preventive services
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.) Approximately 40% of older adults (ages 65 and
older) utilize available preventive services
b.) Preventive strategies are more widely used in the 40-
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
The "in-between" generation (individuals born between a.) Polio
1915 and 1945) were subject to which of the following
health challenges during their childhood? (Select all that b.) Lack of fluoride in the water causing teeth to be soft and cavity prone
apply.)
c.) "Pigeon Chest," a malformation of the rib cage due to a lack of vitamin D
a.) Polio
b.) Lack of fluoride in the water causing teeth to be soft
and cavity prone
c.) "Pigeon Chest," a malformation of the rib cage due to
a lack of vitamin D
d.) Smallpox
e.) HIV/AIDS
A nurse is planning care for a group of super- a.) Most super-centenarians are functionally independent or require minimal
centenarians in an assisted living facility. The nurse assistance with activities of daily living
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 Answers
C
Primary prevention strategies for older adults include a.) An annual influenza immunization clinic
which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
b.) A smoking cessation program
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
,One reason why many "baby boomers" have multiple b.) there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living as they were growing
chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and up.
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 disease when they were children.
d.) they grew up in an era of rampant poverty and
malnutrition.
A nursing student is preparing a presentation on the b.) Healthy aging is individually defined and can change over time
Wellness-Based Model for Healthy Aging. Which of the
following concepts should the student include in the c.) There are many strategies to promote healthy aging that are believed to be
presentation? (Select all that apply.) helpful but do not have empirical evidence to support them
a.) Healthy aging is defined by the absence of physical d.) Healthy aging cannot be achieved by only focusing on later life. It is a lifelong
illness alone process
b.) Healthy aging is individually defined and can change
over time
c.) There are many strategies to promote healthy aging
that are believed to be helpful but do not have empirical
evidence to support them
d.) Healthy aging cannot be achieved by only focusing
on later life. It is a lifelong process
e.) According to this model, an individual with a chronic
disease would not be considered healthy
,When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is c.) has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday."
for their African American newborn, the nurse replies
that, "2010 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."
A nurse is caring for an 85-year-old male client with a.) Encouraging the client maintains current levels of physical activity
diabetes in a community setting. The nurse promotes
functional wellness by which of the following activities?
a.) Encouraging the client maintains 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
A nurse organizes a health fair for older adults. The a.) Smoking cessation
nurse's goal is to focus on the six priority areas identified
by the National Prevention Council. Which of the b.) Depression screening
following activities should the nurse include? (Select all
that apply.) c.) Recognizing elder abuse
a.) Smoking cessation
b.) Depression screening
c.) Recognizing elder abuse
d.) Cholesterol screening
e.) Fitness training
, A nurse is planning an education program on wellness in a.) Approximately 40% of older adults (ages 65 and older) utilize available
a local senior citizen center. The nurse plans to provide preventive services
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.) Approximately 40% of older adults (ages 65 and
older) utilize available preventive services
b.) Preventive strategies are more widely used in the 40-
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
The "in-between" generation (individuals born between a.) Polio
1915 and 1945) were subject to which of the following
health challenges during their childhood? (Select all that b.) Lack of fluoride in the water causing teeth to be soft and cavity prone
apply.)
c.) "Pigeon Chest," a malformation of the rib cage due to a lack of vitamin D
a.) Polio
b.) Lack of fluoride in the water causing teeth to be soft
and cavity prone
c.) "Pigeon Chest," a malformation of the rib cage due to
a lack of vitamin D
d.) Smallpox
e.) HIV/AIDS
A nurse is planning care for a group of super- a.) Most super-centenarians are functionally independent or require minimal
centenarians in an assisted living facility. The nurse assistance with activities of daily living
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
