Exam (elaborations) SOC WLF M108

Which of the following teaching methods is most appropriate for a 1- hour group health education program on nutrition for older adults? Explanation: Older adults maintain the capacity to learn, although a variety of factors can easily interfere with the learning process, including motivation, attention span, perceptual deficits, and illness. Limiting background noise and using a brightly colored MyPlate Food Guide is the most appropriate teaching method because it addresses important considerations: Visual concentration can be enhanced by using brightly colored teaching aids, whereas background noise can interfere with auditory learning. Reference: • Eliopoulos, C. Gerontological Nursing, 9th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 25: Vision and Hearing, p. 376. Topic 11: Neurologic Function and Sensation - Page 376 Question 2 See full question A nurse who provides care in a long-term care setting is aware that the cognitive function of older adults does not necessarily decline on an inevitable trajectory. What action has the greatest potential to enhance the cognitive function of residents and prevent cognitive declines? You Selected: • Encourage older adults to participate in mentally stimulating activities. Correct response: • Encourage older adults to participate in mentally stimulating activities. Explanation: Healthy diet, decisional autonomy, and emotional expression are all potentially beneficial, but participation in mentally challenging and stimulating activities has the greatest potential to protect and enhance cognition. Reference: • Eliopoulos, C. Gerontological Nursing, 9th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 32: Rehabilitative and Restorative Care, p. 469. Topic 11: Neurologic Function and Sensation - Page 469 Question 3 See full question Mrs. Terence, age 82, lives with a number of health problems, including type 2 diabetes and chronic venous ulcers. Despite these challenges, she has confided in the nurse that she feels more satisfied with her life now than when she was a younger woman. Mrs. Terence is exemplifying what phenomenon? You Selected: • Crystallized intelligence Correct response: • The paradox of well-being Explanation: Gerontologists have identified a paradox of well-being among older adults, which describes the phenomenon of older adults suffering significant losses of health, cognition, and social functioning but reporting high levels of well-being and positive emotions. Metamemory, crystallized intelligence, and neuroplasticity are phenomena that are not directly related to subjective well-being and satisfaction. Reference: • Eliopoulos, C. Gerontological Nursing, 9th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Question 4 See full question A nurse is providing an educational program about age-related macular degeneration to a group of older adults. Which of the following statements by an older adult indicates the need for further teaching? You Selected: • “The dry type of macular degeneration occurs rapidly.” Correct response: • “The dry type of macular degeneration occurs rapidly.” Explanation: The dry type of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progresses slowly and does not cause total blindness. The wet type of macular degeneration develops rapidly and causes visual loss. Smoking is a risk factor for macular degeneration. As AMD progresses, it affects central vision. People with AMD are usually taught to test their eyes daily using the Amsler grid so they will be aware of sudden changes. Reference: • Eliopoulos, C. Gerontological Nursing, 9th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Question 5 See full question Which of the following should be a priority when assessing