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2024 GERO EXAM 1 PRACTICEQUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2024
A nurse is counseling an older adult who describes having difficulty dealing
with several issues. Which of the following problems should the nurse
identify as the priority?
a. "I spent my whole life dreaming about retirement, and now I wish I had my
job back"
b. It's been so stressful for me to have to depend on my child to help around
the house"
c. "I just heard my friend Al died. That's the third one in three months"
d. I keep forgetting which medications I have taken during the day" -
CORRECT-ANSWERSd. I keep forgetting which medications I have taken
during the day"
1. During assessment of patients, the gerontological nurse is aware that the
physical changes that occur with aging:
A. include the development of chronic illness.
B. begin at birth and is universal, progressive, and intrinsic.
C. are not factors in self-concept until old age.
D. can be prevented with healthy lifestyle behaviors. - CORRECT-ANSWERSB.
begin at birth and is universal, progressive, and intrinsic.
1. In planning care for an older adult, the gerontological nurse recognizes
that a major goal of health promotion and prevention of health problems in
older adults is:
A. adequate planning for post hospital care.
B. preventing the physiologic degeneration of aging.
C. teaching older adults about alternative care options.
D. increasing personal participation and responsibility in health. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSD. increasing personal participation and responsibility in health.
The nurse develops a community program to promote exercise for older
adults. Which should the nurse include in the exercise program?
a. Reinforce the ease of exercising every day.
b. Use exercise to relax any dietary restrictions.
c. Describe ways to resume exercise after lapses.
, d. Participate because exercise achieves wellness. - CORRECT-ANSWERSc.
Describe ways to resume exercise after lapses.
Because the path to wellness includes progression, as well as regression, the
nurse shares information to help participants anticipate these events. The
nurse encourages participants by telling them to expect periods of
regression; he or she emphasizes that progress made up to a point is not lost
and explains how to approach resumption in progress toward wellness with
exercise
Which describes the older man who is likely to experience the best overall
health and well-being?
a. Resides in assisted-living facility, watches television alone, uses herbal
remedies, is underweight
b. Resides alone, was moved to a new city recently by his family members
for their convenience, has osteoarthritis
c. Has prostate cancer with metastasis to the lungs, is receiving radiation
therapy, is wealthy, has a large family
d. Uses a wheelchair, has peripheral arterial disease, attends weekly
baseball games with three friends - CORRECT-ANSWERSd. Uses a wheelchair,
has peripheral arterial disease, attends weekly baseball games with three
friends
Despite a serious chronic illness and mobility restrictions, this older man has
a social network and planned activities with friends. Further, he overcomes
mobility issues to pursue personal interests; thus this person is most likely to
experience the best health and well-being because of an optimal functional
status.
Which are the major factors influencing the experience of aging?
a. Health, history, and sex
b. Self-care needs and culture
c. Self-fulfillment and self-esteem
d. Society, culture, and marital status - CORRECT-ANSWERSa. Health, history,
and sex
According to Healthy People 2020, older adults have been identified as a
priority, with a goal to improve their health, function, and quality of life.
Identify the targeted chronic focus areas for improvement. (Select all that
apply.)
a. Diabetes
b. Arthritis
c. Congestive heart failure
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