N3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults UT Arlington Module 1 Quiz And Answers
1. According to the article “The Grandparents of Tomorrow”, which of the
... [Show More] following is thought to
possibly slow aging?
2. According to your reading, some diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, can lead to intellectual
decline.
3. The majority of older adults will end up living
4. Baby boomers are those born between
5. Based on current demographic data, which statement identifies a predictive trend regarding the
health care needs of society?
6. The nurse is completing discharge instructions for an 88-year-old patient who is being discharged
from the hospital following a myocardial infarction. She provides him with written literature on
heart healthy diets, exercise, and smoking cessation. His daughter states, “I don’t know why you
are bothering, what difference is it going to make? He has been smoking and eating poorly for
years; he isn’t going to change now.” This statement reflects the concept of:
7. When healthcare workers use language that is considered to be “Elderspeak” (condescending,
demenaign, infantilizing), Alzheimer’s patients will generally:
8. Which of the following is NOT an effect of Ageism on older adults?
9. Life expectancy is a measure of:
10.Most older adults are living at or below the poverty level
11.Of the following groups (African American, Eskimo, Hispanic, Native American), the fastest growing
ethnic group in the US is:
12.The Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing has defined the essential competencies for
nurses who care for hospitalized patients age 65+ as knowledge of the best practices. Which of the
following (Communication with older adults, Physiological and Psychological age changes,
Management of financial issues related to elders, Skin integrity of older adults), is NOT an essential
competency as identified by the Hartford Foundation?
13.The advertising industry contributes to ageism and stereotyping by promoting:
14.The huge increase in longevity during the last century was due mainly to:
15.The “feminization” of the older adult population is mostly due to:
16.Which statement best describes the benefit of Life Review for the older adult?
17.Which statement is true about ageism?
18.Which type of aging is considered to be the most important determinant of someone’s age?
19.At least 30% of the US population is 65 years or older now:
20.Women age 50-64 are the highest suicide risk of all age groups. [Show Less]