Nu 627
Gerontological Nursing Exam Questions With
Correct Solutions
A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a
colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the relationship
between aging and wellness?
A)
"It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of growing
older." B)
"We need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful life in spite of his
diagnosis."
C)
"We need to make sure our teaching is not too detailed for someone of his age."
D)
"We need to ensure his expectations of continuing to live alone are realistic."
Ans:
B
A nurse is teaching an older person about the concept of successful aging. Which of the
nurse's questions addresses an important contributor to successful aging?
A)
"Are you largely free of acute or chronic illnesses?"
B)
"Do you feel financially secure?"
C)
"Do you feel like you actively engage with life?"
D)
"Do you have a reliable support network?"
Ans:
C
An older adult has recently begun to display unprecedented lapses in short-term memory.
The nurse overhears a colleague reassuring the person by saying, "Try not to worry; it's
just a part of growing older." The nurse recognizes that this is an example of what
phenomenon?
A)
Multiple jeopardy
B)
Gerontophobia
C)
Age attribution
D)
Implicit ageism
Ans:
C
, .
A nurse who provides care to many older adults recognizes the importance of
implementing a wellness approach to care. What principle underlies this approach to the
health care of older adults?
A)
Older adults have decreasing expectations for wellness as they move through the aging
process.
B)
Health problems are a Western cultural construct that has no objective, physiologic basis.
C)
Older adults must come to accept a decline in wellness as they age.
D)
A holistic approach to caring for older adults can foster their well-being at every stage of
life.
Ans:
D
.
A nurse cares for an 81-year-old client whose current hospital admission has been
prompted by an exacerbation of chronic renal failure. Which of the following actions by
the nurse will best emphasize the goal of client wellness?
A)
Ask for the client's code status be changed to "do not resuscitate."
B)
Explore the client's abilities and strengths.
C)
Show the client others who are more ill.
D)
Teach the client that health problems do not have to affect daily routines.
Ans:
B
A nurse administrator is involved in strategic planning for a large long-term care facility
that has locations in numerous regions of the country. What trend should the nurse
administrator anticipate?
A)
A decrease in the proportion of older adults who are members of minority groups
B)
A gradual decline in overall life expectancy
C)
Average longevity of men exceeding that of women
D)
Increased use of assisted living facilities by older
adults Ans:
D
Gerontological Nursing Exam Questions With
Correct Solutions
A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a
colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the relationship
between aging and wellness?
A)
"It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of growing
older." B)
"We need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful life in spite of his
diagnosis."
C)
"We need to make sure our teaching is not too detailed for someone of his age."
D)
"We need to ensure his expectations of continuing to live alone are realistic."
Ans:
B
A nurse is teaching an older person about the concept of successful aging. Which of the
nurse's questions addresses an important contributor to successful aging?
A)
"Are you largely free of acute or chronic illnesses?"
B)
"Do you feel financially secure?"
C)
"Do you feel like you actively engage with life?"
D)
"Do you have a reliable support network?"
Ans:
C
An older adult has recently begun to display unprecedented lapses in short-term memory.
The nurse overhears a colleague reassuring the person by saying, "Try not to worry; it's
just a part of growing older." The nurse recognizes that this is an example of what
phenomenon?
A)
Multiple jeopardy
B)
Gerontophobia
C)
Age attribution
D)
Implicit ageism
Ans:
C
, .
A nurse who provides care to many older adults recognizes the importance of
implementing a wellness approach to care. What principle underlies this approach to the
health care of older adults?
A)
Older adults have decreasing expectations for wellness as they move through the aging
process.
B)
Health problems are a Western cultural construct that has no objective, physiologic basis.
C)
Older adults must come to accept a decline in wellness as they age.
D)
A holistic approach to caring for older adults can foster their well-being at every stage of
life.
Ans:
D
.
A nurse cares for an 81-year-old client whose current hospital admission has been
prompted by an exacerbation of chronic renal failure. Which of the following actions by
the nurse will best emphasize the goal of client wellness?
A)
Ask for the client's code status be changed to "do not resuscitate."
B)
Explore the client's abilities and strengths.
C)
Show the client others who are more ill.
D)
Teach the client that health problems do not have to affect daily routines.
Ans:
B
A nurse administrator is involved in strategic planning for a large long-term care facility
that has locations in numerous regions of the country. What trend should the nurse
administrator anticipate?
A)
A decrease in the proportion of older adults who are members of minority groups
B)
A gradual decline in overall life expectancy
C)
Average longevity of men exceeding that of women
D)
Increased use of assisted living facilities by older
adults Ans:
D
