NURSING CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT Chapter 1 1. Primary prevention strategies for older adults include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. An
... [Show More] annual influenza immunization clinic b. A smoking cessation program c. A prostate screening programs d. A cardiac rehabilitation programs e. A meal planning education program for type 2 diabetics 2. One reason why many “baby boomers” have multiple chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis is that: a. they have less access to medication and other treatment regimens. b. there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living as they were growing up. c. they did not have access to immunizations against communicable disease when they were children. d. they grew up in an era of rampant poverty and malnutrition. 3. A nursing student is preparing a presentation on the Wellness-Based Model for Healthy Aging. Which of the following concepts should the student include in the presentation? (Select all that apply.) a. Healthy aging is defined by the absence of physical illness alone b. Healthy aging is individually defined and can change over time c. There are many strategies to promote healthy aging that are believed to be helpful but do not have empirical evidence to support them d. Healthy aging cannot be achieved by only focusing on later life. It is a lifelong process e. According to this model, an individual with a chronic disease would not be considered healthy 4. When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for their African American newborn, the nurse replies that, “2010 statistics indicate that your son: a. can realistically expect to live into his late 80s.” b. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday. c. is likely to live into his late 90s.” 5. A nurse is caring for an 85-year-old male client with diabetes in a community setting. The nurse promotes functional wellness by which of the following activities? a. Encouraging the client maintains current levels of physical activities b. Assisting the client to receive all the recommended preventive screenings that are appropriate for his age group c. Teaching the patient how to use a rolling walker so that he can ambulate for longer distances 6. A nurse organizes a health fair for older adults. The nurse’s goal is to focus on the six priority areas identified by the National Prevention Council**. Which of the following activities should the nurse include? (SATA) a. Smoking cessation b. Depression screening c. Recognizing elder abuse d. Cholesterol screening e. Fitness training 7. A nurse is planning an education program on wellness in a local senior citizen center. The nurse plans to provide education on the importance of immunizations, annual physical examinations, screening for diabetes, and vision and hearing screening. It is important for the nurse to understand which of the following? a. Approximately 40% of older adults (ages 65 and older) utilize available preventive services b. Preventive strategies are more widely used in the 40-64 age group than in the 65 and over age group c. The research on health promotion strategies in older adults demonstrates that they have low efficacy d. There is an abundance of research specific to health promotion and aging 8. The “in-between” generation (individuals born between 1915 and 1945) were subject to which of the following health challenges during their childhood? (Select all that apply.) a. Polio b. Lack of fluoride in the water causing teeth to be soft and cavity prone [Show Less]