Question 1

When do the conditions of a living will go into effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the patient declares that desire in writing 
B)  When a family member indicates the desire for curative therapy to cease 
C)  When two physicians agree in writing that the criteria in the living will have been met 
D)  When the physician and a family member agree that the criteria in the living will have been met 
A)  When the patient declares that desire in writing 
B)  When a family member indicates the desire for curative therapy to cease 
C)  When two physicians agree in writing that the criteria in the living will have been met 
D)  When the physician and a family member agree that the criteria in the living will have been met

Question 2

Which is true of ageism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age. 
B)  It causes a person to fear aging. 
C)  It involves the use of cultural sensitivity to address concerns of aging. 
D)  It focuses on resources for the older adult. 
A)  It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age. 
B)  It causes a person to fear aging. 
C)  It involves the use of cultural sensitivity to address concerns of aging. 
D)  It focuses on resources for the older adult.

Question 3

The nurse reminds a patient who was born in 1965 that eligibility for full Social Security benefits for persons of this age is now the age of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse reminds a patient who was...

Question 4

The daughter of a resident in a long-term care facility is frustrated with her 80-year-old mother's refusal to eat. Which response would be the most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The refusal to eat is an effort to maintain a portion of independence and self-direction. 
B)  The refusal to eat is an indication of approaching Alzheimer disease. 
C)  The refusal to eat is an effort to gain attention. 
D)  The refusal to eat is an indication of the dislike of the institutional food. 
A)  The refusal to eat is an effort to maintain a portion of independence and self-direction. 
B)  The refusal to eat is an indication of approaching Alzheimer disease. 
C)  The refusal to eat is an effort to gain attention. 
D)  The refusal to eat is an indication of the dislike of the institutional food.

Question 5

In the 1980s, Medicare initiated a program of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) to reduce hospital costs. How did the DRGs reduce hospital costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  By classifying various diagnoses as ineligible for hospitalization 
B)  By allotting a set amount of hospital days and prospective payment on the basis of the admitting diagnosis 
C)  By specifying particular physicians to treat specified diagnoses 
D)  By using frequency of a particular diagnosis to set a payment schedule 
A)  By classifying various diagnoses as ineligible for hospitalization 
B)  By allotting a set amount of hospital days and prospective payment on the basis of the admitting diagnosis 
C)  By specifying particular physicians to treat specified diagnoses 
D)  By using frequency of a particular diagnosis to set a payment schedule

Question 6

The nurse reminds a group of prospective caregivers that elder abuse may take the form of __________. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  caring for physical needs 
B)  misappropriation of finances 
C)  psychological intimidation 
D)  emotional depersonalization 
E)  abandonment 
A)  caring for physical needs 
B)  misappropriation of finances 
C)  psychological intimidation 
D)  emotional depersonalization 
E)  abandonment

Question 7

Which type of elder abuse is demonstrated by the nonprovision of medical care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical abuse 
B)  Neglect 
C)  Emotional abuse 
D)  Self-neglect 
A)  Physical abuse 
B)  Neglect 
C)  Emotional abuse 
D)  Self-neglect

Question 8

What is the most frequent response to elder abuse by the abused older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anger 
B)  Physical retaliation 
C)  Notification of authorities 
D)  Nothing at all 
A)  Anger 
B)  Physical retaliation 
C)  Notification of authorities 
D)  Nothing at all

Question 9

Which facility would be recommended for a patient who has had a hip replacement and needs physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic care facility 
B)  Skilled care facility 
C)  Subacute care facility 
D)  Assisted-living residence 
A)  Basic care facility 
B)  Skilled care facility 
C)  Subacute care facility 
D)  Assisted-living residence

Question 10

What housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Government-subsidized housing 
B)  Long-term care facility 
C)  Assisted-living center 
D)  Group housing plan 
A)  Government-subsidized housing 
B)  Long-term care facility 
C)  Assisted-living center 
D)  Group housing plan

Question 11

Which are indicators of self-neglect in the aging person? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Misbalanced checkbook 
B)  Reduced personal hygiene 
C)  Increased alcohol consumption 
D)  Irritability 
E)  Loss of weight 
A)  Misbalanced checkbook 
B)  Reduced personal hygiene 
C)  Increased alcohol consumption 
D)  Irritability 
E)  Loss of weight

Question 12

The Nursing Competence in Aging initiative advocates enhancing nurses' __________. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge in gerontics 
B)  skills in geriatrics 
C)  opportunities for employment 
D)  political sensitivity for the older adult 
E)  attitudes related to the older adult 
A)  knowledge in gerontics 
B)  skills in geriatrics 
C)  opportunities for employment 
D)  political sensitivity for the older adult 
E)  attitudes related to the older adult

When do the conditions of a living will go into effect?

Which is true of ageism?

The nurse reminds a patient who was born in 1965 that eligibility for full Social Security benefits for persons of this age is now the age of __________.

The daughter of a resident in a long-term care facility is frustrated with her 80-year-old mother's refusal to eat. Which response would be the most appropriate?

In the 1980s, Medicare initiated a program of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) to reduce hospital costs. How did the DRGs reduce hospital costs?

The nurse reminds a group of prospective caregivers that elder abuse may take the form of __________. (Select all that apply.)

Which type of elder abuse is demonstrated by the nonprovision of medical care?

What is the most frequent response to elder abuse by the abused older adult?

Which facility would be recommended for a patient who has had a hip replacement and needs physical therapy?

What housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services?

Which are indicators of self-neglect in the aging person? (Select all that apply.)

The Nursing Competence in Aging initiative advocates enhancing nurses' __________. (Select all that apply.)

Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Communicating With Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Medications and Older Adults

Health Assessment of Older Adults

Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

Cognition and Perception

Self-Perception and Self-Concept

Roles and Relationships

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-Of-Life Care

Sexuality and Aging

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Elimination

Activity and Exercise

Sleep and Rest

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Exam 1: Trends and Issues

When do the conditions of a living will go into effect?

Which is true of ageism?

The nurse reminds a patient who was born in 1965 that eligibility for full Social Security benefits for persons of this age is now the age of __________.

The daughter of a resident in a long-term care facility is frustrated with her 80-year-old mother's refusal to eat. Which response would be the most appropriate?

In the 1980s, Medicare initiated a program of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) to reduce hospital costs. How did the DRGs reduce hospital costs?

The nurse reminds a group of prospective caregivers that elder abuse may take the form of __________. (Select all that apply.)

Which type of elder abuse is demonstrated by the nonprovision of medical care?

What is the most frequent response to elder abuse by the abused older adult?

Which facility would be recommended for a patient who has had a hip replacement and needs physical therapy?

What housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services?

Which are indicators of self-neglect in the aging person? (Select all that apply.)

The Nursing Competence in Aging initiative advocates enhancing nurses' __________. (Select all that apply.)

Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Communicating With Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Medications and Older Adults

Health Assessment of Older Adults

Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

Cognition and Perception

Self-Perception and Self-Concept

Roles and Relationships

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-Of-Life Care

Sexuality and Aging

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Elimination

Activity and Exercise

Sleep and Rest

Filters