N3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults UT Arlington Module 1 Quiz With Answers

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N3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults UT Arlington Module 1 Quiz 1. According to the article “The Grandparents of Tomorrow”, which of the following is thought to possibly slow aging? CALORIC RES... TRICTION 2. According to your reading, some diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, can lead to intellectual decline. TRUE. Some vascular diseases can affect blood supply to the brain resulting in damage. 3. The majority of older adults will end up living: IN A PRIVATE HOME 4. Baby boomers are those born between: 1946 – 1964 5. Based on current demographic data, which statement identifies a predictive trend regarding the health care needs of society? MORE NURSING SERVICES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE POPULATION OLDER THAN AGE 85. 6. The nurse is completing discharge instructions for an 88-year-old patient who is being discharged from the hospital following a myocardial infarction. She provides him with written literature on heart healthy diets, exercise, and smoking cessation. His daughter states, “I don’t know why you are bothering, what difference is it going to make? He has been smoking and eating poorly for years; he isn’t going to change now.” This statement reflects the concept of: NEGATIVE STEREOTYPING 7. When healthcare workers use language that is considered to be “Elderspeak” (condescending, demenaign, infantilizing), Alzheimer’s patients will generally: BECOME LESS COOPERATIVE 8. Which of the following is NOT an effect of Ageism on older adults? HUMANIZING THE OLDER ADULT IN THE EYES OF THE PUBLIC 9. Life expectancy is a measure of: OVERALL HEALTH STATUS OF A POPULATION 10. Most older adults are living at or below the poverty level. FALSE 11. Of the following groups (African American, Eskimo, Hispanic, Native American), the fastest growing ethnic group in the US is: HISPANIC 12. The Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing has defined the essential competencies for nurses who care for hospitalized patients age 65+ as knowledge of the best practices. Which of the following (Communication with older adults, Physiological and Psychological age changes, Management of financial issues related to elders, Skin integrity of older adults), is NOT an essential competency as identified by the Hartford Foundation? MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL ISSUES RELATED TO ELDERS 13. The advertising industry contributes to ageism and stereotyping by promoting: INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS FEATURING OLDER ADULTS 14. The huge increase in longevity during the last century was due mainly to: ADVANCEMENTS IN THE WAR ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF IMMUNIZATIONS AND ANTIBIOTICS 15. The “feminization” of the older adult population is mostly due to: LONGER LIFE SPAN OF FEMALES 16. Which statement best describes the benefit of Life Review for the older adult? THE PERSON MAY FEELTHAT HE/SHE HAS RESOLVED A CONFLICT OR MENDED RELATIONSHIPS WITH ESTRANGED FAMILY MEMBERS. 17. Which statement is true about ageism? AGEISM DISCRIMINATES AGAINST OLDER PEOPLE DUE TO AGE. 18. Which type of aging is considered to be the most important determinant of someone’s age? FUNCTIONAL AGING 19. At least 30% of the US population is 65 years or older now: FALSE (About 12% of the population is 65+) 20. Women age 50-64 are the highest suicide risk of all age groups. FALSE (Males age 65+ are the highest risk group for suicide.) [Show More]

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