Question 1

The elderly are vulnerable not only to crime, but also to scams. The best advice to give an elderly person in avoiding scams is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  travel with a group. 
B)  hang up when a timesharing agent calls. 
C)  lock windows at night. 
D)  consider getting a pet for protection. 
A)  travel with a group. 
B)  hang up when a timesharing agent calls. 
C)  lock windows at night. 
D)  consider getting a pet for protection.

Question 2

When the nurse determines that an elderly patient has a reasonable risk of being physically abused by family members, it is the nurse's legal obligation to:

Accepted Answer

A)  report the suspected abuse to the proper authority. 
B)  refer the family for counseling. 
C)  advise the patient to leave the family home. 
D)  tell the family to stop or face legal consequences. 
A)  report the suspected abuse to the proper authority. 
B)  refer the family for counseling. 
C)  advise the patient to leave the family home. 
D)  tell the family to stop or face legal consequences.

Question 3

The nurse is aware that the elderly of today face some functional psychosocial issues, which include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  altered mobility. 
B)  becoming crime victims. 
C)  housing. 
D)  making provision for physical care. 
E)  cognitive impairments. 
A)  altered mobility. 
B)  becoming crime victims. 
C)  housing. 
D)  making provision for physical care. 
E)  cognitive impairments.

Question 4

The 64-year-old resident newly admitted to a long-term care facility refuses to sit down and eat, preferring to wander aimlessly through the facility. The initial intervention by the nursing staff should be to:

Accepted Answer

A)  apply an alarm bracelet to monitor wandering. 
B)  offer high-protein malts to drink on the go. 
C)  feed the resident in his room away from other residents. 
D)  feed the patient rapidly before he begins to wander. 
A)  apply an alarm bracelet to monitor wandering. 
B)  offer high-protein malts to drink on the go. 
C)  feed the resident in his room away from other residents. 
D)  feed the patient rapidly before he begins to wander.

Question 5

The family of a retired army veteran diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is concerned about obtaining care for the patient while away on vacation. The home health nurse informs the family that the Department of Veterans Affairs offers in-facility care for patients with dementia for up to _____ days a year.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  30 
A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  30

Question 6

When the nurse observes the ____________ warning on the label on a bottle of antipsychotics, the nurse is aware that it is a very strong advisory from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) prior to pulling the drug off the market.

Accepted Answer

Black Box
The FDA may place the Black Bo

Question 7

A home health nurse working with an elderly patient assesses an early indication that this patient is developing Alzheimer's disease. This early indication would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  wandering behavior. 
B)  agitation. 
C)  difficulty learning new things. 
D)  deteriorating speech. 
A)  wandering behavior. 
B)  agitation. 
C)  difficulty learning new things. 
D)  deteriorating speech.

Question 8

When a patient becomes violent and hits a table with his cane, the initial appropriate nursing approach is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  medicate the patient to help control his anxiety. 
B)  call for assistance to apply restraints. 
C)  attempt to distract the patient. 
D)  direct the patient in a loud authoritarian voice to sit down. 
A)  medicate the patient to help control his anxiety. 
B)  call for assistance to apply restraints. 
C)  attempt to distract the patient. 
D)  direct the patient in a loud authoritarian voice to sit down.

Exam 41: Common Psychosocial Care Problems of the Elderly

The elderly are vulnerable not only to crime, but also to scams. The best advice to give an elderly person in avoiding scams is to:

When the nurse determines that an elderly patient has a reasonable risk of being physically abused by family members, it is the nurse's legal obligation to:

The nurse is aware that the elderly of today face some functional psychosocial issues, which include: (Select all that apply.)

The 64-year-old resident newly admitted to a long-term care facility refuses to sit down and eat, preferring to wander aimlessly through the facility. The initial intervention by the nursing staff should be to:

When the nurse observes the ____________ warning on the label on a bottle of antipsychotics, the nurse is aware that it is a very strong advisory from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) prior to pulling the drug off the market.

A home health nurse working with an elderly patient assesses an early indication that this patient is developing Alzheimer's disease. This early indication would be:

When a patient becomes violent and hits a table with his cane, the initial appropriate nursing approach is to:

Nursing and the Health Care System

Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, and Planning

Implementation and Evaluation

Documentation of Nursing Care

Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship

Patient Teaching for Health Promotion

Delegation, Leadership, and Management

Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence

Adulthood and the Family

Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging

Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care

Loss, Grief, the Dying Patient, and Palliative Care

Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis

Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home

Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients

Assisting with Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, and the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

Patient Environment and Safety

Measuring Vital Signs

Assessing Health Status

Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients

Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance

Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations

Diet Therapy and Assisted Feeding

Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery

Promoting Urinary Elimination

Promoting Bowel Elimination

Pain, Comfort, and Sleep

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration

Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications

Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections

Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications

Care of the Surgical Patient

Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Ulcers

Promoting Musculoskeletal Function

Common Physical Care Problems of the Elderly

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