NUR 257 Exam 1 (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) Concepts of Aging & Chronic
Illness 100% Correct [Grade A] - Galen
What is transitional care - Correct answer 1. Moving from one practitioner/setting to
another as need/condition changes
2. Occurs due to rehospitalizations, infx, new dx, relapses
True statements of re-admissions? - Correct answer 1. 1:5 readmitted within 30d of d/c
2. Some may be predicted but should be prevented
3. Projects designed to avoid re-admins & transitions
Transitional care model for improving transitional care - Correct answer 1. Reduce
readmins/costs,
2. Improve health outcomes,
3. Enhances pt satisfaction
4. Nurse roles- transition coach, care coordinators/managers
Cultural destructiveness - Correct answer 1. Systematic elimination of another culture
,2. Ex: genocide of jews in eastern europe
3. Treatment of american indians & AA in U.S
Cultural blindness - Correct answer 1. Thinks everyone is same, ignores differences
2. Applies negative stereotypes, "all old people have dementia"
3. Prevents sensitive & effective caregiving
Cultural precompetence - Correct answer 1. Aware of own's biases, prejudices,
attitudes, behaviors
2. Aware of one's own ageist attitudes & ageism in world
3. Learns how health is viewed by others
Cultural competence - Correct answer 1. Accepts others bring different values,
choices, priorities
2. Accepts that people are unique & deserving of respect
Cultural proficiency - Correct answer 1. Knowledge for assignment, communication,
negotiation, intervention
,2. Build relationships with other culturals as daily practice
3. Knowledge about ethnicity, culture, language, beliefs, skills to optimize intercultural
communication
Cultural knowledge includes - Correct answer orientation to family, self, time, health
beliefs
Health belief models - Correct answer 1. Western (biomedical)
2. Personalistic (magiocoreligious)
3. Naturalistic (holistic)
The LEARN model - Correct answer L: listen to elder & nonverbal communication
E: explain your perception of situation/problems
A: acknowledge similarities/differences between your perceptions/goals & those of
elder
R: recommend plan that takes both perspectives into account
N: negotiate plan that's mutually acceptable
, Using interpreter - Correct answer 1. Tells pt what nurse has said & vice versa
2. Deals with written word
3. Communication needs to be respectful
4. Sentences should be short
5. Metaphors avoided
Reducing health disparities - Correct answer 1. Inc cultural competence/awareness
2. Consider health belief paradigms, factors such as poverty & racism
3. Obtain cultural knowledge
4. Provide culturally proficient care
Late life income:
Social security - Correct answer 1. Pay as you go system
2. Age entitlement program
3. Age of eligibility has increased
Late life income:
Update) Concepts of Aging & Chronic
Illness 100% Correct [Grade A] - Galen
What is transitional care - Correct answer 1. Moving from one practitioner/setting to
another as need/condition changes
2. Occurs due to rehospitalizations, infx, new dx, relapses
True statements of re-admissions? - Correct answer 1. 1:5 readmitted within 30d of d/c
2. Some may be predicted but should be prevented
3. Projects designed to avoid re-admins & transitions
Transitional care model for improving transitional care - Correct answer 1. Reduce
readmins/costs,
2. Improve health outcomes,
3. Enhances pt satisfaction
4. Nurse roles- transition coach, care coordinators/managers
Cultural destructiveness - Correct answer 1. Systematic elimination of another culture
,2. Ex: genocide of jews in eastern europe
3. Treatment of american indians & AA in U.S
Cultural blindness - Correct answer 1. Thinks everyone is same, ignores differences
2. Applies negative stereotypes, "all old people have dementia"
3. Prevents sensitive & effective caregiving
Cultural precompetence - Correct answer 1. Aware of own's biases, prejudices,
attitudes, behaviors
2. Aware of one's own ageist attitudes & ageism in world
3. Learns how health is viewed by others
Cultural competence - Correct answer 1. Accepts others bring different values,
choices, priorities
2. Accepts that people are unique & deserving of respect
Cultural proficiency - Correct answer 1. Knowledge for assignment, communication,
negotiation, intervention
,2. Build relationships with other culturals as daily practice
3. Knowledge about ethnicity, culture, language, beliefs, skills to optimize intercultural
communication
Cultural knowledge includes - Correct answer orientation to family, self, time, health
beliefs
Health belief models - Correct answer 1. Western (biomedical)
2. Personalistic (magiocoreligious)
3. Naturalistic (holistic)
The LEARN model - Correct answer L: listen to elder & nonverbal communication
E: explain your perception of situation/problems
A: acknowledge similarities/differences between your perceptions/goals & those of
elder
R: recommend plan that takes both perspectives into account
N: negotiate plan that's mutually acceptable
, Using interpreter - Correct answer 1. Tells pt what nurse has said & vice versa
2. Deals with written word
3. Communication needs to be respectful
4. Sentences should be short
5. Metaphors avoided
Reducing health disparities - Correct answer 1. Inc cultural competence/awareness
2. Consider health belief paradigms, factors such as poverty & racism
3. Obtain cultural knowledge
4. Provide culturally proficient care
Late life income:
Social security - Correct answer 1. Pay as you go system
2. Age entitlement program
3. Age of eligibility has increased
Late life income:
