According to researchers, which characteristic will most centenarians share in the future?
a. Female
b. Demented
c. Malnourished
d. Wheelchair bound
Question 2The nurse prepares for the arrival of older adults evacuated from a hurricane to a shelter for short-term care. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
a. Demonstrate that the staff is prepared to meet their needs.
b. Use individual medical records to develop a medication plan.
c. Help older adults display family photo-graphs and memorabilia.
d. Help older adults teach one another a new skill in the shelter.
Question 3Historical influences that have shaped the lives of the majority of the middle-old population in the United States today include which of the following?
a. Influenza epidemic of 1918
b. Immigration from communist Europe
c. Child rearing in the Depression
d. World War II
Question 4Which cultural group is predicted to have the fastest growing older adult population in the United States between the years 2010 and 2050?
a. Native Americans
b. African Americans
c. Hispanic Americans
d. Asian/Pacific Island Americans
Question 5In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of the following statements is true?
a. Health is a broad term encompassing atti-tudes and behaviors.
b. The concept of illness prevention was never considered by previous generations.
c. Wellness and self-actualization develop through learning and growth.
d. Wellness is impossible when one's health is compromised.
Question 6A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man's wellness?
a. Wellness is possible in the management of his medical care.
b. Wellness is unfortunately not a real option for this client.
c. Wellness is the same thing as faith healing, and if the client would be more receptive, then he could be back at work in a few weeks.
d. Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness.
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