The nurse clarifies that older adults who have used effective coping skills during their younger years will:
a. continue to use the same skills without modification.
b. modify old skills and develop new ones.
c. be at a loss when different types of stresses present themselves.
d. be resistant to learning new skills.
Question 2The timid, newly admitted 84-year-old widow has stayed in her room at the long-term care facility listening to her radio, which is playing loud jazz, and has been lying in bed fully clothed.
To help her reduce her stress related to relocation, the nurse should:
a. insist that she come out and interact with other residents.
b. turn her radio to a more soothing station.
c. bring two other residents into the room to socialize with her.
d. encourage her to verbalize feelings related to relocation.
Question 3The 80-year-old man who is experiencing stress because visual loss has caused him to quite driving says, I have friends and family who will be my transportation. I can still get around and I will have entertaining company.
He is using the problem-solving method of:
a. confrontation.
b. escape.
c. emotional distancing.
d. avoidance.
Question 4The nurse is aware that physical illness increases stress in many older adults because physical illness:
a. is an acceptable reason to request relief.
b. takes away energy to cope with new stressors.
c. stimulates the family to be more attentive.
d. most often has a clear pharmaceutical remedy.
Question 5The nurse assesses a behavior as signs of depression in the new admission to a long-term care facility when the resident exhibits disorganization and:
a. frequently comes to breakfast only partially dressed.
b. eats excessive amounts of food at mealtime.
c. socializes with only three or four other residents.
d. arranges daily activities in order to watch Jeopardy at 4:30.
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