Exam 19: Senior Health

A son did not know what to get his mother for her birthday. She refused most gifts, saying they were just something more for her to take care of. Assuming the mother did not have these, which of the following would be a very helpful gift? (Select all that apply.)

An elderly woman shared that she had six different physicians, each focusing on one particular health problem. Which of the following would be of immediate concern for the home health nurse? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is the most common reason for visual impairment in older adults?

A family member tells the nurse that she is worried about her grandmother driving. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following groups would most need adult day care services?

A son explained to the home health nurse that since his mother died, his father did not seem to have any interest in life and had even told his son he was considering suicide. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A man stated, "I used to work out at the exercise room at work, but now that I'm retired I sit and watch TV. My wife keeps nagging me to do something. What do you think I should be doing at my age?" Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Which of the following best explains why all family members should want their aged relatives to have a living will?

A nurse overheard an adult woman, shaking her head in exasperation as she said, "Dad, you're being unreasonable. It's not safe!" Which of the following is the most likely reason for this argument?

"My health problems are too much to handle," said an elderly woman at her annual clinical checkup. "What's most important for me to do?" Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Which of the following is the primary source of income for elderly Americans?

"Do you have any advice?" a young woman asked. "I'm eating lunch with my dad but he can't hear and he won't wear his hearing aid." Which of the following suggestions should be made by the nurse?

A nurse is making the first home visit to a recently discharged elderly client. Which of the following should the nurse most likely expect to find?

A woman said, "I've never been retired before. I didn't plan it but it's OK. I'm still doing what I used to do otherwise; I go to church, make quilts for charity, and babysit my grandkids. Do you think I should be trying to find another job for a few years?" Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse always reviewed the medications taken by elderly clients on each home visit. Which of the following best explains the rationale for the nurse's action? (Select all that apply.)

An ambulance medic reported a client was on the way with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect this client to display?

Which of the following is the most useful way to discuss aging?

A wife, who had just come home after major abdominal surgery, explained to the home health nurse that she was really worried about her husband. He had not been sleeping well or eating well, seemed to have no energy, and did not seem to enjoy anything including activities he used to love. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse give to the client?

A nurse needed to do a quick assessment of a client's lifestyle behaviors to counsel appropriately. Which of the following strategies would be the easiest way to determine the elderly woman's nutritional status?

A male nurse is enjoying a very hot summer day at the zoo when he notices a family approaching. An elderly member of the family is moving very slowly and being scolded by another adult, saying "You are not sick. Let's keep moving." The nurse touches the elderly adult who has a flushed face and notices clammy and moist skin. What should the nurse say to the adult?