NSG 255 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A COMPLETE SOLUTION
THAT COVERS 2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED
BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
ageism - CORRECT ANSWERS a negative attitude about age; an attitude that discriminates,
separates, stigmatizes, or otherwise disadvantages older adults on the basis of chronological
age
chronic illness - CORRECT ANSWERS illness that is prolonged, does not resolve spontaneously,
and is rarely cured completely
elder mistreatment - CORRECT ANSWERS intentional acts by a caregiver or "trusted other"
that cause harm or serious risk of harm to a vulnerable older adult and/or neglect meeting the
basic needs of a vulnerable older adult
ethogeriatric - CORRECT ANSWERS a term used to describe the specialty area of providing
culturally competent care to ethnic elders
frail older adult - CORRECT ANSWERS an older person (usually over 75) who has multiple
physical or mental disabilities that may interfere with the ability to perform ADLs independently
gerontologic nursing - CORRECT ANSWERS a specialty nursing practice in which the nurse
approaches older adult patient with a whole-person (physical, psychologic, socioeconomic)
perspective
medicaid - CORRECT ANSWERS state-administered program that assists eligible low-income
persons; coverage varies by state
medicare - CORRECT ANSWERS federally funded health insurance program for people 65 and
older as well as people with disabilities under 65 and for all people of all aged with end-stage
renal disease requiring dialysis or transplant
old-old adults - CORRECT ANSWERS a term used to represent adults who are 85 and older
,NSG 255 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A COMPLETE SOLUTION
THAT COVERS 2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED
BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
young-old adults - CORRECT ANSWERS A term used to represent adults who are 65 to 75 years
of age.
a nurse is interesting in providing care for persons with chronic illness. where should the nurse
identify that most chronic illnesses are managed? - CORRECT ANSWERS a community setting
Chronic illnesses (other than the acute phase or acute exacerbations) are usually managed in a
community setting such as in ambulatory care, at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a
skilled nursing facility. Diagnosis and the acute phase or acute exacerbations of a chronic illness
are often managed in a hospital.
A patient with Alzheimer's disease has had increased evidence of dementia and physical
deterioration. Which would be the best assistance to recommend to the caregiver spouse who
is exhausted? - CORRECT ANSWERS adult day care
Adult day care provides social, recreational, and health-related services in a safe, community-
based environment that would keep this patient safe and decrease the stress on the husband.
Long-term care is used when the patient has rapid deterioration, the caregiver is unable to
continue to provide care, and there is an alteration in or loss of the family support system.
Home health care is used when there is supportive caregiver involvement for patients with
health needs. Homemaker services provide services, but do not care for the patient.
A frail older adult with chronic heart failure is cared for in the home by her only child. Which
problem is most indicated by the caregiver's failure to provide companionship or social
stimulation? - CORRECT ANSWERS Neglect
Characteristics of neglect include failing to provide social stimulation, leaving the person alone
for long periods of time, and failing to provide companionship. Characteristics of sexual abuse
include nonconsensual sexual contact, including touching inappropriately, and forcing sexual
contact. Characteristics of abandonment include desertion of an older person by an individual
who has assumed responsibility for providing care or by a person with physical custody.
Characteristics of violation of personal rights include denying right to privacy or right to make
decisions regarding health care or living environment and forcible eviction.
, NSG 255 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A COMPLETE SOLUTION
THAT COVERS 2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED
BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
An older adult patient admitted with an irregular heart rhythm has a lower blood level of his
home medication than expected. Which common cause of medication errors made by older
adults should the nurse suspect? - CORRECT ANSWERS lack of financial resources to obtain
prescribed medications.
Common causes of medication errors by older adults include poor eyesight, forgetting to take
drugs, use of nonprescription over-the-counter drugs, use of medications prescribed for
someone else, lack of financial resources to obtain prescribed medication, failure to understand
instructions or importance of drug treatment, and refusal to take medication because of
undesirable side effects. Drug half-life is increased in older adults.
The nurse is performing assessment of an older adult patient suspected of mistreatment. Which
assessment findings would lead the nurse to notify social services? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Agitation and depression may be manifestations of psychologic abuse or neglect.
Hypernatremia may signify dehydration caused by physical neglect. A loss of body weight,
rather than weight gain, is another clinical manifestation of physical neglect.
A female patient with incontinence arrives early for appointments and social events so there is
ready access to the restroom. Which tasks of the chronically ill is the patient demonstrating? -
CORRECT ANSWERS The patient's efforts to ensure that she can continue activities while
accommodating the frequent elimination caused by the health problem are an example of
controlling symptoms and preventing a personal crisis.
The nurse is interviewing an older adult patient. What is the priority nursing action during the
interview process? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ensure all assistive devices are in place.
All assistive devices, such as glasses and hearing aids, should be in place when interviewing an
older patient. It is best to interview the patient and caregiver separately to ensure a reliable
assessment related to any possible mistreatment. The patient should be free from pain during
the assessment in order to gather accurate information and may need extra time to respond to
questions.
THAT COVERS 2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED
BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
ageism - CORRECT ANSWERS a negative attitude about age; an attitude that discriminates,
separates, stigmatizes, or otherwise disadvantages older adults on the basis of chronological
age
chronic illness - CORRECT ANSWERS illness that is prolonged, does not resolve spontaneously,
and is rarely cured completely
elder mistreatment - CORRECT ANSWERS intentional acts by a caregiver or "trusted other"
that cause harm or serious risk of harm to a vulnerable older adult and/or neglect meeting the
basic needs of a vulnerable older adult
ethogeriatric - CORRECT ANSWERS a term used to describe the specialty area of providing
culturally competent care to ethnic elders
frail older adult - CORRECT ANSWERS an older person (usually over 75) who has multiple
physical or mental disabilities that may interfere with the ability to perform ADLs independently
gerontologic nursing - CORRECT ANSWERS a specialty nursing practice in which the nurse
approaches older adult patient with a whole-person (physical, psychologic, socioeconomic)
perspective
medicaid - CORRECT ANSWERS state-administered program that assists eligible low-income
persons; coverage varies by state
medicare - CORRECT ANSWERS federally funded health insurance program for people 65 and
older as well as people with disabilities under 65 and for all people of all aged with end-stage
renal disease requiring dialysis or transplant
old-old adults - CORRECT ANSWERS a term used to represent adults who are 85 and older
,NSG 255 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A COMPLETE SOLUTION
THAT COVERS 2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED
BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
young-old adults - CORRECT ANSWERS A term used to represent adults who are 65 to 75 years
of age.
a nurse is interesting in providing care for persons with chronic illness. where should the nurse
identify that most chronic illnesses are managed? - CORRECT ANSWERS a community setting
Chronic illnesses (other than the acute phase or acute exacerbations) are usually managed in a
community setting such as in ambulatory care, at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a
skilled nursing facility. Diagnosis and the acute phase or acute exacerbations of a chronic illness
are often managed in a hospital.
A patient with Alzheimer's disease has had increased evidence of dementia and physical
deterioration. Which would be the best assistance to recommend to the caregiver spouse who
is exhausted? - CORRECT ANSWERS adult day care
Adult day care provides social, recreational, and health-related services in a safe, community-
based environment that would keep this patient safe and decrease the stress on the husband.
Long-term care is used when the patient has rapid deterioration, the caregiver is unable to
continue to provide care, and there is an alteration in or loss of the family support system.
Home health care is used when there is supportive caregiver involvement for patients with
health needs. Homemaker services provide services, but do not care for the patient.
A frail older adult with chronic heart failure is cared for in the home by her only child. Which
problem is most indicated by the caregiver's failure to provide companionship or social
stimulation? - CORRECT ANSWERS Neglect
Characteristics of neglect include failing to provide social stimulation, leaving the person alone
for long periods of time, and failing to provide companionship. Characteristics of sexual abuse
include nonconsensual sexual contact, including touching inappropriately, and forcing sexual
contact. Characteristics of abandonment include desertion of an older person by an individual
who has assumed responsibility for providing care or by a person with physical custody.
Characteristics of violation of personal rights include denying right to privacy or right to make
decisions regarding health care or living environment and forcible eviction.
, NSG 255 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A COMPLETE SOLUTION
THAT COVERS 2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED
BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
An older adult patient admitted with an irregular heart rhythm has a lower blood level of his
home medication than expected. Which common cause of medication errors made by older
adults should the nurse suspect? - CORRECT ANSWERS lack of financial resources to obtain
prescribed medications.
Common causes of medication errors by older adults include poor eyesight, forgetting to take
drugs, use of nonprescription over-the-counter drugs, use of medications prescribed for
someone else, lack of financial resources to obtain prescribed medication, failure to understand
instructions or importance of drug treatment, and refusal to take medication because of
undesirable side effects. Drug half-life is increased in older adults.
The nurse is performing assessment of an older adult patient suspected of mistreatment. Which
assessment findings would lead the nurse to notify social services? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Agitation and depression may be manifestations of psychologic abuse or neglect.
Hypernatremia may signify dehydration caused by physical neglect. A loss of body weight,
rather than weight gain, is another clinical manifestation of physical neglect.
A female patient with incontinence arrives early for appointments and social events so there is
ready access to the restroom. Which tasks of the chronically ill is the patient demonstrating? -
CORRECT ANSWERS The patient's efforts to ensure that she can continue activities while
accommodating the frequent elimination caused by the health problem are an example of
controlling symptoms and preventing a personal crisis.
The nurse is interviewing an older adult patient. What is the priority nursing action during the
interview process? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ensure all assistive devices are in place.
All assistive devices, such as glasses and hearing aids, should be in place when interviewing an
older patient. It is best to interview the patient and caregiver separately to ensure a reliable
assessment related to any possible mistreatment. The patient should be free from pain during
the assessment in order to gather accurate information and may need extra time to respond to
questions.
