All of the following statements are true about hepatitis A except
a. Hepatitis A is most often sexually transmitted
b. It is recommended that people traveling to parts of the world where hepatitis A is prevalent receive the hepatitis A vaccine before traveling
c. Hepatitis A and hepatitis B can be transmitted sexually, but hepatitis A is usually considered a disease caused by food or water
d. Homosexual men are at risk for hepatitis A
Question 2Mrs. Maguire, an 88-year-old woman, recently returned home to Texas after visiting her grandchildren in New York, Florida, and Connecticut. She comes into the office complaining of muscle pain, fever, headache, and extreme malaise.
While talking with her, you find that she spent much time outdoors watching different sports and that the mosquitoes were very troublesome. In presenting this to the physician, you voice your concern that Mrs. Maguire may have
a. TBshe has a headache and fever
b. Dementiahow troublesome could mosquitoes be?
c. West Nile virusa mosquito could have bitten Mrs. Maguire
d. Depressionshe misses her family
Question 3Ingrid Farnston, 82 years old, has the reputation of being a difficult resident. She has lived at the long-term care facility for 2 years. She is very particular about how her care is performed and how her room is arranged.
She commonly yells at the nursing assistants and complains about them to her family. The family is supportive of the staff and the care that they provide. The family often comments that their mother is a difficult woman. Which of the following rehabilitation principles should guide her rehabilitation?
a. Personality problems are generally related to personality characteristics of the older person before he or she was disabled
b. The duration of rehabilitation depends on the psychological acceptance of the older adult of his or her condition
c. Loss and its meaning vary with every person
d. More severe emotional reactions are produced when disability is traumatic
Question 4Strategies to prevent osteoporosis include
a. Adding calcium to the diet, exercising, and avoiding alcohol
b. Adding calcium to the diet, taking insulin, and decreasing fat intake
c. Adding calcium to the diet, avoiding smoking, and taking aspirin
d. Taking insulin
Question 5Mrs. Flowers calls the physician's office you work for complaining of reddish orange urine and sputum. After pulling the chart, you
a. Tell her to come right over to be evaluated
b. Ask her if she has been taking her rifampin for TB and explain that this may be frightening, but that it is normal
c. Ask her if she has been taking her rifampin for TB and explain that this is a side effect and she should stop taking the medication immediately
d. Explain that this is a normal symptom of TB
Question 6Donna Edelman, 79 years old, has been diagnosed with situational depression after she had to have her left leg amputated above the knee. Ms. Edelman has severe peripheral vascular disease related to diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following rehabilitation principles should guide her rehabilitation?
a. Convalescence is a gradual process that can take a long time
b. The duration of rehabilitation depends on the psychological acceptance of the older adult of his or her condition
c. Loss and its meaning vary with every person
d. More severe emotional reactions are produced when disability is traumatic
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