SU NSG4067 Week 1 Quiz

Question 1 options:

All age-related changes are the result of disease.

When comparing functional abilities of an older client, it is important to not allow social or cultural influences to cloud your assessment.

It is usually easy to tell the difference between normal aging and the results of one's lifelong poor habits.

Individual variations are enormous at every age and in every part of the body.

Question 2 The nurse is aware the theory of aging most likely to explain why the older population is at risk for autoimmune disorder is known as:

Question 2 options:

Cross-link theory.

Free radical theory.

Stochastic theory.

Immunity theory.

Question 3 A geriatric nurse shows an understanding of one of the major barriers to acquiring research-based geriatric nursing care when:

Question 3 options:

Recognizing the need to assess the need for sleep differently.

Assuming the likelihood that the subjects will have hearing and vision problems.

Planning for issues related to the cognitive abilities of the research participants.

Planning specific enticements to encourage the geriatric subjects to participate.

Question 4

Seniors are at risk because there have been budget cuts in programs that affect seniors like: Older Americans Act, Falls Prevention, Housing Counseling, Section 202 Housing for the Elderly, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Senior Corps, and the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG).

Question 4 options:

True

False

Question 5 The Older Americans Act (OAA) funds critical services that keep older adults healthy and independent-services like meals, job training, senior centers, caregiver support, transportation, health promotion, benefits enrollment, and more.

Question 5 options:

True

False

Question 6

The nurse shows an understanding of appropriate influenza vaccination guidelines for a client over the age of 65 when stating:

Question 6 options:

"You need an annual flu shot only if your immune system is compromised or you have a chronic respiratory or cardiac condition."

"Regardless of your physical health you really should get a yearly flu shot."

"At age 65 or older, you need an influenza booster every 5 years."

"At your age flu shots are recommended every 2 to 5 years."

Question 7 Of the following clients, all of whom are 65 years of age or older, the nurse anticipates that the one who will rate himself or herself as has having excellent health will be:

Question 7 options:

An African-American male who lives with his granddaughter.

A white female who lives independently in a senior citizen community.

A Hispanic male who relies on his faith for comfort and peace.

A Latin American female who has recently immigrated to the United States.

Question 8

Nursing-senstitive indicators are the same as medical indicators of care quality.

Question 8 options:

True

False

Question 9 When considering Erikson's developmental stages, the task for later life is referred to as:

Question 9 options:

Ego maturation vs. stagnation.

Ego transcendence vs. ego preoccupation.

Generativity.

Ego integrity.

Question 10

The CDC published a report in which the health status and health behaviors of U.S. adults aged 65 years and older are assessed, and recommendations are made for improving the mental and physical health of all Americans in their later years.

The State of Aging and Health in America Report.

Question 10 options:

True

False

Question 11 To best assure the existence of competent entry level geriatric nurses among its graduates, a school of nursing:

Question 11 options:

Requires students take at least one geriatric-focused course.

Integrates geriatric content throughout its curriculum.

Ctresses the importance of providing effective geriatric care.

Supports its faculty in acquiring efficiency in geriatric care topics.

Question 12

Health disparities are preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or in opportunities to achieve optimal health experienced by socially disadvantaged racial, ethnic, and other population groups, and communities. Health disparities exist in all age groups, including older adults.

Question 12 options:

True

False

Question 13 A community health nurse provides an annual flu prevention workshop at a local senior center. The activities include a lecture on preventing infections, which includes hand washing and limiting exposure to individuals who are ill, as well as an influenza immunization clinic. The nurse is basing her activities on what theory of aging?

Question 13 options:

Wear and tear.

Cross-link

Immunity.

Free radical.

Question 14

Which of the following culturally diverse male clients will most benefit from educational material related to "Staying Healthy into your 80s"

Question 14 options:

Japanese.

Swedish.

Chinese.

Irish.

Question 15 Nursing sensitive quality indicators are an important part of the equation when it comes to establishing evidence-based practice guidelines.

Question 15 options:

True

False

Question 16

A group of nursing students conducts a small research project examining the most effective means to deliver medication education to older adults. Their sample consists of 100 adults from ages 55 to 101 who live in the same community. The students conclude that individuals from ages 55 to 64 prefer computerized instructions, and individuals from ages 65 to 100+ prefer typewritten instructions. What is a potential problem with this study?

Question 16 options:

The sample size of 100 is too small to draw any conclusions.

The older adults ranging in age from 65 to 100+ were grouped into one category.

It has been proven that older adults are not computer literate.

The study design is not a randomized, controlled trial.

Question 17

A 66-year-old retired professional basketball player is admitted to the hospital for a total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis. In preparing preoperative teaching for this patient, to the nurse includes which theory of aging to help him understand how the disease has progressed?

Question 17 options:

Free radical theory

Wear and tear theory.

Gene theory.

Cross-link theory.

Question 18 When assessing an older Asian adult for their personal perception of health and wellness, the nurse recognizes the most important question is:

Question 18 options:

"Are you well enough to care for your own physical needs?"

"Do you exercise regularly?"

"Have you been sick lately?"

"When do you believe a person possesses wellness?"

Question 19 An example of a wellness-based nursing intervention would include:

Question 19 options:

Providing the Internet address of support groups and resources to the computer-literate, Internet-proficient daughter of your oncology client.

Lecturing a diabetic client that he would not have been admitted this time if he had been compliant with his treatment plan.

Encouraging the client on a low fat, low sodium diet to allow the staff to make menu selections for her meals.

Responding to your older client's request to be ambulated by stating, "You should take it easy and rest. You're 90 years old-you deserve it!"

Question 20

The nurse is providing care for an older client who is experiencing mild cognitive impairment. Which communication technique is most likely to bring about a negative outcome?

Question 20 options:

Asking the family to answer interview questions.

Frequently repeating instructions and requests.

Speaking at a slower than normal speed.

Using very simple sentences and phrasings.