Over 50 of the population, aged 65 years and older, suffers from which one of the following chronic health conditions?
a. Hypertension c. Multiple sclerosis
b. Renal failure d. Cancer
Question 2An older woman has severe osteoporosis in the long bones, impaired mobility, and chronic pain. Which acute illness or condition is this woman most likely to experience as a result of osteopo-rosis?
a. Peripheral neuro-pathy c. Intertrochanteric fracture
b. Chronic stable de-pression d. Opioid analgesic addiction
Question 3An older female nursing home resident begins to forget where activities occur, so the nurse engages her in reminiscence. Which goal of reminiscence is the most relevant to improve the nurse's communication with this elder?
a. Provides cognitive stimulation
b. Obtain information about fears
c. Offers a pleasurable experience
d. Can improve depressive symptoms
Question 4Which of the following is a good strategy in teaching older adult learners?
a. Use printed materials in soft colors.
b. Provide extra time for the learner to respond.
c. Use a pleasant soprano voice in audio materials.
d. Cover a diverse range of topics in each session.
Question 5Acute illness is to chronic illness as to which of the following comparisons?
a. An emergency department is to a nursing home
b. A hospital staff nurse is to a nurse practi-tioner
c. Health insurance is to Medicare for older adults
d. Inpatient surgical care is to outpatient medical care
Question 6Which of the following statements is the most suitable for establishing goals when teaching an older adult with a chronic illness about potential changes in the health maintenance regimen?
a. Management of the patient's chronic dis-ease rests on the patient and the caregiver; therefore the goals should be collabora-tively set.
b. The patient will be able to make needed changes in his or her life if the nurse pro-vides accurate, written instructions.
c. Psychological functioning is usually im-paired only to a small extent in a patient with a chronic illness.
d. The patient's values, culture, and beliefs will have little to do with the types of changes he or she will be able to make.
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