Edelman: Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nurse is planning to write a grant for a health promotion
... [Show More] project in the community. Which of considerations should the nurse make when determining the appropriate population for this project?
a. The fastest growing population is children under the age of 12.
b. The fastest growing population is young Black American adults.
c. The fastest growing population is White middle-age adults.
d. The fastest growing population is non-White older adults age 65 and older.
ANS: D
Adults age 85 and older are the fastest growing population in the United States, and the percentage of White Americans greater than age of 65 is decreasing compared with other ethnic groups.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: p. 592
2. Which of the following statements made by a client best identifies someone who would benefit from health promotion interventions?
a. “I have a new grandchild and want to be part of her life.”
b. “My mother lived until she was 90, so a long life is in my genes.”
c. “Some chronic illness is just a part of aging.”
d. “I hope I’ll live a lot longer, but one never knows.”
ANS: A
Motivation to adopt a healthy lifestyle is a primary predictor of successful interventions. Feeling that illness is just part of aging or leaving health up to chance will not help the person make necessary lifestyle changes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: p. 595
3. Which of the following statements concerning nutrition and older adults is true?
a. Older adults who live in their own homes are more likely to be malnourished than older adults living in a nursing home.
b. Older adults lose their desire for high-fat, salty foods.
c. Meals served in long-term care institutions are usually more well-balanced than foods eaten by older adults living at home.
d. Many older adults are not aware of food assistance programs.
ANS: D
Barriers that may interfere with the ability of independent seniors to obtain adequate nutritional food include limited transportation, income, and social support resources. Many older persons are unaware that they are eligible to participate in SNAP [Show Less]