What is the most compelling reason for health professionals to be educated in the area of gerontology?
a) to address the comprehensive nursing shortage
b) to make an increase in salary
c) to prepare to be challenged by the educated baby boomers
d) to prepare to care for the growing number of older persons in the population
Question 2Select the statement that provides correct information about nursing homes in the United States.
A) The major fee source for nursing home care is Medicare.
B) Clients in nursing homes have more diverse and complex clinical needs than in the past.
C) Nursing homes employ the greatest percentage of nurses.
D) About 25 of persons age 65 or older live in nursing homes.
Question 3The nurse is counseling a patient regarding Medicare prevention efforts. Which of the following is included?
a. initial physical examination
b. smoking cessation counseling
c. nutrition therapy for everyone
d. a and b only
Question 4Of the following hospital situations, which one demonstrates the need for further action and improved policies to maintain the confidentiality of patient medical information?
1. Employees are issued individual passwords to access computerized records.
2. A physician logs off a computer after accessing computerized patient records.
3. The nurse logs off the computer after accessing the laboratory record of a patient.
4. Reports of patient tests are faxed to a machine that is shared by the payroll department.
Question 5Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in assessment of an 80 year old male?
a. decreased cardiac output
b. decreased stage IV sleep
c. loss of hearing of low frequency tones
d. age spots on the hands and face
Question 6A client's family member asks a nurse what is the significance of being a certified nurse. He has noticed that some of the nurses caring for the client in a long-term care facility are certified gerontological nurses and others are registered nurses.
Certification in gerontological nursing means that
A) the nurse must have a master's degree in nursing.
B) the nurse works in administration at the nursing home.
C) the nurse has completed a process of formal validation of clinical competence in gerontological nursing.
D) the nurse has worked full time at least 2 years in gerontological nursing.
Question 7The gerontological nurse is planning health promotion actions for an older patient. What information would the nurse take into consideration when planning these actions? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus
2. Patient uses BIPAP machine for sleep apnea
3. Patient walks for 30 minutes 3 times a week
4. Patient attends religious services every Sunday morning
5. Patient lives alone and volunteers at the local library most afternoons
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