Question 1

"Baby boomers" is a term used to classify which of the following persons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those who entered school in 1945 
B)  Those who served in the military in World War II 
C)  Those who were born between 1946 and 1964 
D)  Those who were eligible for Social Security benefits in 2000 
A)  Those who entered school in 1945 
B)  Those who served in the military in World War II 
C)  Those who were born between 1946 and 1964 
D)  Those who were eligible for Social Security benefits in 2000 C

Question 2

The nurse clarifies that the term that refers to the promotion of high-level functioning and supportive care to older adults is __________.

Accepted Answer

gerontics

Question 3

The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer asks which documents are required to allow her to make health care decisions for her parent. Which response would provide the most information to the daughter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Advance directives indicate the degree of intervention desired by the patient. 
B)  A 'Do Not Resuscitate' document signed by the patient transfers authority to the next of kin. 
C)  A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-making authority for health care to a designated person. 
D)  A living will transfers authority to the physician. 
A)  Advance directives indicate the degree of intervention desired by the patient. 
B)  A 'Do Not Resuscitate' document signed by the patient transfers authority to the next of kin. 
C)  A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-making authority for health care to a designated person. 
D)  A living will transfers authority to the physician. C

Question 4

What characteristics are typical for a caregiver of an aging family member? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  32 years of age 
B)  Female 
C)  Having full-time employment 
D)  Having a care recipient older than 70 
E)  Giving care for an average of 18 years 
A)  32 years of age 
B)  Female 
C)  Having full-time employment 
D)  Having a care recipient older than 70 
E)  Giving care for an average of 18 years

Question 5

Which type of elder abuse is demonstrated by a health care worker eating a resident's candy without permission?

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 6

Medicare Part C allows eligible persons to receive Medicare benefits via the services of private insurance companies through which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Health maintenance organization (HMO) 
B)  Preferred provider organization (PPO) 
C)  Provider-sponsored organization (PSO) 
D)  Private fee for service organization (PFFS) 
E)  Medical service organization (MSO) 
A)  Health maintenance organization (HMO) 
B)  Preferred provider organization (PPO) 
C)  Provider-sponsored organization (PSO) 
D)  Private fee for service organization (PFFS) 
E)  Medical service organization (MSO)

Question 7

The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is concerned about his mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his care. What would be the most helpful response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicare Part C pays 50% of all medical costs for persons older than 65. 
B)  Medicare Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees. 
C)  Medicare Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs. 
D)  Medicare Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians. 
A)  Medicare Part C pays 50% of all medical costs for persons older than 65. 
B)  Medicare Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees. 
C)  Medicare Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs. 
D)  Medicare Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians.

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

What is the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicare and Medicaid 
B)  Elimination of the mandatory retirement age 
C)  The Americans with Disabilities Act 
D)  The Drug Benefit Program 
A)  Medicare and Medicaid 
B)  Elimination of the mandatory retirement age 
C)  The Americans with Disabilities Act 
D)  The Drug Benefit Program

Question 10

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 11

What fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disability was viewed as unavoidable. 
B)  Complications from disease increased mortality. 
C)  Older adults' needs are similar to those of all adults. 
D)  Preventive health care practices increased longevity. 
A)  Disability was viewed as unavoidable. 
B)  Complications from disease increased mortality. 
C)  Older adults' needs are similar to those of all adults. 
D)  Preventive health care practices increased longevity.

Question 12

Which of the following 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 13

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 14

Research by the National Institute on Aging found which of the following to be correct? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Older patients receive less information regarding health management than younger patients. 
B)  Information on lifestyle changes were directed at younger people. 
C)  Older patients were denied timely appointments for evaluation of acute illnesses. 
D)  Rehabilitation programs offered limited services to the older adult. 
E)  Older patients receive less evaluation and fewer treatment options for acute illnesses. 
A)  Older patients receive less information regarding health management than younger patients. 
B)  Information on lifestyle changes were directed at younger people. 
C)  Older patients were denied timely appointments for evaluation of acute illnesses. 
D)  Rehabilitation programs offered limited services to the older adult. 
E)  Older patients receive less evaluation and fewer treatment options for acute illnesses.

Question 15

Which of the following 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 16

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 17

The 80-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke is being sent to a skilled care facility. She is concerned about the expense. The nurse can decrease anxiety by explaining that Medicare will cover extended-care facility costs for what period of time?

Accepted Answer

A)  A period of 30 days 
B)  A period of 45 days for physical therapy 
C)  A period of 100 days for needed skilled care 
D)  Until she is able to be discharged home 
A)  A period of 30 days 
B)  A period of 45 days for physical therapy 
C)  A period of 100 days for needed skilled care 
D)  Until she is able to be discharged home

Question 18

Gerontology encompasses application to __________. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriate housing 
B)  health care 
C)  public education 
D)  business ventures 
E)  government-sponsored pensions 
A)  appropriate housing 
B)  health care 
C)  public education 
D)  business ventures 
E)  government-sponsored pensions

Question 19

The nurse is aware that a person's attitude about aging is influenced mainly by his or her __________. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  life experiences 
B)  income level 
C)  level of education 
D)  current age 
E)  occupation 
A)  life experiences 
B)  income level 
C)  level of education 
D)  current age 
E)  occupation

Question 20

Which senior citizen political action group uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 
B)  National Council of Senior Citizens (NCS
C)  
C)  National Alliance of Senior Citizens (NAS
C)  
D)  Gray Panthers 
A)  American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 
B)  National Council of Senior Citizens (NCS
C)  
C)  National Alliance of Senior Citizens (NAS
C)  
D)  Gray Panthers

"Baby boomers" is a term used to classify which of the following persons?

The nurse clarifies that the term that refers to the promotion of high-level functioning and supportive care to older adults is __________.

The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer asks which documents are required to allow her to make health care decisions for her parent. Which response would provide the most information to the daughter?

What characteristics are typical for a caregiver of an aging family member? (Select all that apply.)

Which type of elder abuse is demonstrated by a health care worker eating a resident's candy without permission?

Medicare Part C allows eligible persons to receive Medicare benefits via the services of private insurance companies through which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is concerned about his mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his care. What would be the most helpful response by the nurse?

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

What is the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the older adult?

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?

What fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?

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

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

Research by the National Institute on Aging found which of the following to be correct? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is true of ageism?

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

The 80-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke is being sent to a skilled care facility. She is concerned about the expense. The nurse can decrease anxiety by explaining that Medicare will cover extended-care facility costs for what period of time?

Gerontology encompasses application to __________. (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is aware that a person's attitude about aging is influenced mainly by his or her __________. (Select all that apply.)

Which senior citizen political action group uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests of older adults?

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 for 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

Exam 1: Trends and Issues

"Baby boomers" is a term used to classify which of the following persons?

The nurse clarifies that the term that refers to the promotion of high-level functioning and supportive care to older adults is __________.

The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer asks which documents are required to allow her to make health care decisions for her parent. Which response would provide the most information to the daughter?

What characteristics are typical for a caregiver of an aging family member? (Select all that apply.)

Which type of elder abuse is demonstrated by a health care worker eating a resident's candy without permission?

Medicare Part C allows eligible persons to receive Medicare benefits via the services of private insurance companies through which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is concerned about his mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his care. What would be the most helpful response by the nurse?

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

What is the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the older adult?

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?

What fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?

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

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

Research by the National Institute on Aging found which of the following to be correct? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is true of ageism?

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

The 80-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke is being sent to a skilled care facility. She is concerned about the expense. The nurse can decrease anxiety by explaining that Medicare will cover extended-care facility costs for what period of time?

Gerontology encompasses application to __________. (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is aware that a person's attitude about aging is influenced mainly by his or her __________. (Select all that apply.)

Which senior citizen political action group uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests of older adults?

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 for 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