Exam 26: Care Across the Continuum

Many long-term care (LTC) homes provide an environment that truly represents the best of caring and quality of life, where there is a focus on person-centred care. Which of the following nursing interventions focuses on person-centred care?

Architects are designing homes for younger adults that allow these individuals to age safely in their homes. What is this type of design called?

A family that includes three small children prepares to move an older female parent into their home, knowing that she stays up all night, and the nurse helps the family prepare for this change. Which part of planning should the nurse indicate is the family's highest priority?

An older female resident in a residential facility keeps a large collection of personal items and photos of her late husband on her bedside table, but the personal support worker (PSW) and the resident argue about this frequently. Why should the nurse intervene between the resident and the PSW?

The nurse assesses an older adult who was transferred yesterday from an acute care hospital. What should the nurse assess to determine if this individual is under stress from the transfer?

As the nurse admits an older female adult to a long-term care facility from her home of 50 years, the woman mistakes the nurse for her daughter. Which of the following diagnoses should the nurse consider carefully when planning care for this woman?

The nurse prepares to transfer an older adult to a long-term care facility and calls the facility to give a report. Which nursing actions are the responsibilities of both the transferring nurse and the receiving nurse?

A family is touring selected long-term care homes in preparation for their mother's future. Which qualities of a nursing home should the family include if they decide on a person-centred nursing home?

Nurses are concerned with assessing the impact of relocation on older adults, and determining methods to mitigate any negative reactions. Which characteristic of relocation stress syndrome in a resident being transferred from acute care to a long-term care facility should the nurse be aware of?

A resident of a long-term care facility has been asking to have the drain in the bathroom sink repaired for two months. The nurse responds by saying that when they move to the new building, the sinks will work very well. Which right of a resident of a long-term care facility has the nurse violated?

Residential options for older adults range along a continuum, from remaining in one's own home; to senior retirement communities; to shared housing with family members, friends, or others; to residential care communities such as assisted living settings. Mrs. Chung is moving into a retirement home in her community. How would you describe Mrs. Chung's level of residential living?