Basic Geriatrics Units 1,2,3 Revised Exam Test Bank question and answers 2023/2024 VERIFIED
international_____ occurs whinny person deliberately plans
... [Show More] to mistreat or harm another person. correct answers ABUSE
The group responsible for the rapid growth in the older adult population is the group known as the _______. correct answers BABY BOOMERS
Population size, distribution, and vital statistics would be included in the statistical study of human populations known as_____. correct answers DEMOGRAPHICS
_____ is the medical specialty that deals with the physiology of aging and with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting older adults. correct answers GERIATRICS
Nurses are _______ of elder abuse, which means it is against the law if you suspect elder abuse and do not report it. correct answers MANDATED REPORTERS
_____ is a passive form of abuse in which caregivers fail to provide for the needs of the older person under their care. correct answers NEGLECT
_____ allows the primary caregiver to have time away from the demands of caregiving, thereby decreasing stress and risk for abuse. correct answers RESPITE
Citizens of the United States (US) have a relatively lower life expectancy (US ranks 42nd of 223 countries, according to the Central Intelligence Agency). Higher levels of accidental and violent deaths, obesity, relatively high infant mortality, and the high cost of health care may be contributing factors. How can nurses intervene to decrease the impact of these factors that adversely affect life expectancy in the US? correct answers The nurse can help decrease the impact of these factors by educating the patients. To motivate and encourage them to take a "health life-style" aspect.
Describe the type of older adult who would be an appropriate candidate for a skilled care facility. correct answers If the patient requires daily nursing care, assistance with daily living activities, and therapy services. The patient is an appropriate candidate for skilled care.
Explain what happens to women in their forties and fifties who are part of the "sandwich" generation. correct answers They are between the obligation of taking care of their aging parents. Their parents may be ill, or are unable to perform various tasks, or need financial help. These women are caring for children and older relatives.
The home health nurse is talking to an older adult patient who is considering the option of a reverse mortgage. What facts could the nurse discuss with the patient about this option? correct answers That there are CONS to a reverse mortgage such as the interest will increase loans and fees overtime. They would have fewer assists to leave as inheritance to their children.
Identify signs of abuse that the nurse could see among older adult patients. correct answers Injuries, bruises, cuts, broken bones, malnutrition, poor hygiene, significant weight loss, signs of anxiety, depression, or concussion.
What could the charge nurse of a long-term care facility do to decrease incidents of abuse of patients by staffmembers? correct answers Improve staff training to identify and defuse potential abuse situations. The charge nurse can also try to create a positive work environment with a full staffing team.
Which personal behavior is a demonstration of gerontophobia? correct answers a 43-year-old woman wears her teenage daughter's clothes
Several nursing students are discussing career options. Which student statement demonstrates ageism? correct answers "working with older adults could be rewarding, but I couldn't really use all of my skills"
An older adult widow who lives alone in her own home is having difficulty with driving, grocery shopping, cooking, and home maintenance. What type of living arrangement would be most suitable for her? correct answers Assisted Living
An older adult patient is having an argument with her daughter. Which statement represents the most significant issue that older adult patients and their families must face? correct answers "You can't tell me what to do. I'm your mother."
The police bring an older adult patient to the hospital because he was wandering in the street and unable to remember his address. His clothing is soiled and he appears malnourished and dehydrated. What would the nurse do first? correct answers Notify social services about potential abuse and/or neglect.
An older adult suffers a stroke and arrives in the emergency department in a comatose state. Several days later, the patient remains in a coma with a poor prognosis. Family members are distraught and cannot agree on how to proceed. What is the best action to help the family to reach consensus? correct answers Help the family to review the patient's living will to find out what the patient would want
_____ therapy is a proposed method of neutralizing free radicals, which may contribute to aging and disease processes. correct answers ANTIOXIDANT
_____ theories of aging attempt to explain the physical changes of aging. correct answers BIOLOGIC
______ are unstable molecules produced by the body during the normal processes of respiration and metabolism or following exposure to radiation and pollution. correct answers FREE RADICALS
The premise of the ____ theory is that there is an increase in autoimmune diseases and allergies with aging, because of the changes in the immune system. correct answers IMMUNOLOGIC
The disengagement theory and the activity there are the two examples of ____ theory. correct answers PSYCHOSOCIAL [Show Less]