The popular standard by which health is being defined for older people is
a. The absence of debilitating diseases
b. The ability to participate in aerobic exercises
c. The ability to pay for needed health service
d. The maintenance of independence
Question 2Suzanne's evaluation is due in 2 weeks. Yesterday, she came in early to help with a staffing crisis and actually saved a choking family member by performing the Heimlich maneuver.
Her evaluation is certain to be full of high praise for her skills and teamwork.
a. This is a fair evaluation; after all, she has been great the last 2 weeks
b. This is a fair evaluation; the manager really cannot remember any problems with Suzanne this last year
c. This is a situation in which a halo error is influencing the entire evaluation
d. This is a situation in which a leniency error is influencing the entire evaluation
Question 3Research has shown that the use of restraints can lead to all of the following except
a. A reduction in the person's functional capacity
b. Problems with many body systems often resulting from immobility
c. Care based on the patient's individual needs
d. Injuries to the patient who tries to free himself or herself from the restraints
Question 4Which of the following is not a disadvantage of psychotropic medications in the treatment of mental health problems for elderly patients?
a. Length of time to achieve therapeutic levels
b. Potential toxicity at usual dosages
c. Changing levels of chemicals in the brain
d. Drowsiness as a side effect
Question 5George is a reliable certified nursing assistant (CNA) on your unit. He is liked by most staff and some patients. George is very loud and gregarious while at work, however, and this is frequently a problem.
During his annual evaluation, you do not address this because you do not want to upset him.
a. This is appropriate because, after all, he is reliable
b. This is appropriate because he cannot change his personality
c. This is inappropriate because the manager is not helping him improve and is being too lenient
d. This should be ignored; after all, for the last 2 weeks, it has not been a problem
Question 6Crisis management
a. Is an effective method of resolving problems
b. Is preventable by anticipating problems and planning
c. Is unavoidable
d. Instills a feeling of trust in staff members