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[Show more]When performing a pain assessment on a client who is aphasic, the nurse should consider: 
a. 
reports from the family or staff at the nursing home about changes in functional status. 
b. 
that the patient is lying quietly in bed so she is not likely to be experiencing pain. 
c. 
that the patient's ...
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Add to cartWhen performing a pain assessment on a client who is aphasic, the nurse should consider: 
a. 
reports from the family or staff at the nursing home about changes in functional status. 
b. 
that the patient is lying quietly in bed so she is not likely to be experiencing pain. 
c. 
that the patient's ...
1.Which statement made by a nurse reflects a lack of understanding regarding sexual intimacy and the older adult patient? 
a. "Older adults express less interest in intimacy as both acute and chronic illnesses develop." 
b. "Sexual expression is considered an enhancement to the quality of the old...
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Add to cart1.Which statement made by a nurse reflects a lack of understanding regarding sexual intimacy and the older adult patient? 
a. "Older adults express less interest in intimacy as both acute and chronic illnesses develop." 
b. "Sexual expression is considered an enhancement to the quality of the old...
High-level wellness correct answersintegrated method of functioning that's oriented toward maximizing each person's potential, while maintaining a continuum of balance and purposeful direction within the person's environment 
 
healthy maturity is characterized by: correct answersphysical decline...
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Add to cartHigh-level wellness correct answersintegrated method of functioning that's oriented toward maximizing each person's potential, while maintaining a continuum of balance and purposeful direction within the person's environment 
 
healthy maturity is characterized by: correct answersphysical decline...
a correct answersthe nurse wants to ensure that assigned patients are comfortable. what will the nurse use as a measure of comfort? 
a. a state of physical, emotional, and spiritual well being 
b. an absence of reports, signs, or symptoms of physical pain 
c. a transcendent emotional and spiritual s...
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Add to carta correct answersthe nurse wants to ensure that assigned patients are comfortable. what will the nurse use as a measure of comfort? 
a. a state of physical, emotional, and spiritual well being 
b. an absence of reports, signs, or symptoms of physical pain 
c. a transcendent emotional and spiritual s...
Functional aging correct answersability to perform ALDs and IADLs 
 
4 major factors that define a "good" old age? correct answers1. physical health and functioning 
2. material security 
3. family 
4. sociality 
 
What physical activity should older adults be counseled to do? correct answersEndur...
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Add to cartFunctional aging correct answersability to perform ALDs and IADLs 
 
4 major factors that define a "good" old age? correct answers1. physical health and functioning 
2. material security 
3. family 
4. sociality 
 
What physical activity should older adults be counseled to do? correct answersEndur...
A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man's wellness? 
Select one: 
a. Wellness is the same thing as faith healing, and if the client would be more receptive, then he could be back at work in a few weeks. 
b. Wellness is possible in the manag...
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Add to cartA man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man's wellness? 
Select one: 
a. Wellness is the same thing as faith healing, and if the client would be more receptive, then he could be back at work in a few weeks. 
b. Wellness is possible in the manag...
The nurse is setting up an education session with an 85-year-old patient who will be going home on anticoagulant therapy. Which strategy would reflect consideration of aging changes that may exist with this patient? 
 
A. Show a colorful video about anticoagulation therapy. 
B. Present all the inf...
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Add to cartThe nurse is setting up an education session with an 85-year-old patient who will be going home on anticoagulant therapy. Which strategy would reflect consideration of aging changes that may exist with this patient? 
 
A. Show a colorful video about anticoagulation therapy. 
B. Present all the inf...
Does Personality Change with Age? correct answersNO 
 
Define Agism correct answersDiscrimination/stereotyping towards an age group. 
 
Describe each level of prevention. 
- Primary 
- Secondary 
-Tertiary correct answers-Primary: health promotion 
-Secondary: early diagnosis & prompt treatment 
-...
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Add to cartDoes Personality Change with Age? correct answersNO 
 
Define Agism correct answersDiscrimination/stereotyping towards an age group. 
 
Describe each level of prevention. 
- Primary 
- Secondary 
-Tertiary correct answers-Primary: health promotion 
-Secondary: early diagnosis & prompt treatment 
-...
Which of the following phenomena most likely accounts for the fact that more women than men live alone later in life? 
A) Women tend to both live longer than men and marry men older than themselves. 
B) Men tend to have greater access to care facilities due to higher incomes and savings. 
C) Men are...
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Add to cartWhich of the following phenomena most likely accounts for the fact that more women than men live alone later in life? 
A) Women tend to both live longer than men and marry men older than themselves. 
B) Men tend to have greater access to care facilities due to higher incomes and savings. 
C) Men are...
The marital status which best describes men over the age of 65 is: 
a. Divorced 
b. Widowed 
c. Married 
d. Single correct answersc. Married 
 
Which one of the following statements best describes aging in the U.S. today? 
a. Most older adults exhibit predictable behavior and share similar health ou...
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Add to cartThe marital status which best describes men over the age of 65 is: 
a. Divorced 
b. Widowed 
c. Married 
d. Single correct answersc. Married 
 
Which one of the following statements best describes aging in the U.S. today? 
a. Most older adults exhibit predictable behavior and share similar health ou...
c correct answersthe nurse teaches the older adult who is receiving the influenza vaccine. which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates the need for further teaching? 
a. i will call my provider if i develop a cough and fever 
b. i will increase my intake of vegetables this fl...
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Add to cartc correct answersthe nurse teaches the older adult who is receiving the influenza vaccine. which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates the need for further teaching? 
a. i will call my provider if i develop a cough and fever 
b. i will increase my intake of vegetables this fl...
a.Which description best defines chronological aging: 
 
i.One's present position in regard to the probability of survival 
 
ii.The number of years a person has lived 
 
iii.A combination of mental and emotional ages 
 
iv.All of the above correct answersii.The number of years a person has lived 
...
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Add to carta.Which description best defines chronological aging: 
 
i.One's present position in regard to the probability of survival 
 
ii.The number of years a person has lived 
 
iii.A combination of mental and emotional ages 
 
iv.All of the above correct answersii.The number of years a person has lived 
...
When describing the changes occurring in the older adult population globally, which of the following would be most accurate? 
A) 
The over-80 years age group is the fastest growing segment of the group. 
B) 
Males have a longer projected life expectancy when compared with females. 
C) 
Most countrie...
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Add to cartWhen describing the changes occurring in the older adult population globally, which of the following would be most accurate? 
A) 
The over-80 years age group is the fastest growing segment of the group. 
B) 
Males have a longer projected life expectancy when compared with females. 
C) 
Most countrie...
Which is the most common reason for hospitalization in older adults? 
Ischemia 
Heart failure 
Atrial fibrillation 
Coronary heart disease correct answersheart failure 
 
In order for an active lifestyle to be maintained in old age, a patient with chronic lung disease should include which of the fol...
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Add to cartWhich is the most common reason for hospitalization in older adults? 
Ischemia 
Heart failure 
Atrial fibrillation 
Coronary heart disease correct answersheart failure 
 
In order for an active lifestyle to be maintained in old age, a patient with chronic lung disease should include which of the fol...
During inspection of the mouth of a 72-year-old male patient, the nurse notices a red lesion at the base of his tongue. What additional information does the nurse obtain from this patient? 
 
1. Alcohol and tobacco use 
2. Date of his last dental examination 
3. How well his dentures fit 
4. A h...
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Add to cartDuring inspection of the mouth of a 72-year-old male patient, the nurse notices a red lesion at the base of his tongue. What additional information does the nurse obtain from this patient? 
 
1. Alcohol and tobacco use 
2. Date of his last dental examination 
3. How well his dentures fit 
4. A h...
The majority of old people (age 65+) are senile with defective 
memory, disorientation or 
dementia 
False 
 
 
 
At least one-tenth of the aged 
are living in long-stay institutions, 
such as nursing homes 
False 
Only 4.5% of seniors live in long term care facilities 
 
 
 
 
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Add to cartThe majority of old people (age 65+) are senile with defective 
memory, disorientation or 
dementia 
False 
 
 
 
At least one-tenth of the aged 
are living in long-stay institutions, 
such as nursing homes 
False 
Only 4.5% of seniors live in long term care facilities 
 
 
 
 
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Ageisim correct answersNegative attitudes toward aging or older adults. 
 
Gerontology correct answersBroad term characterizing the study of aging and/or the aged. 
-Includes biopsychosocial aspects of aging 
-Several subfields ie. geriatrics, social gerontology, geropsychology, geropharmacology, ge...
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Add to cartAgeisim correct answersNegative attitudes toward aging or older adults. 
 
Gerontology correct answersBroad term characterizing the study of aging and/or the aged. 
-Includes biopsychosocial aspects of aging 
-Several subfields ie. geriatrics, social gerontology, geropsychology, geropharmacology, ge...
T or F: the majority of old people are senile (have defected memory, are disoriented, or psychologically challenged) correct answersFalse 
 
Less than 10% of older people have _______ or _________, however it bumps up to 40% or even 80% for people in ________ _________ correct answersdementia 
sever...
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Add to cartT or F: the majority of old people are senile (have defected memory, are disoriented, or psychologically challenged) correct answersFalse 
 
Less than 10% of older people have _______ or _________, however it bumps up to 40% or even 80% for people in ________ _________ correct answersdementia 
sever...
Psychologists have divided the "old" into three groups correct answersYoung-old, Middle-old, Old-old 
 
Young-old, roughly ____ to ___ years correct answers65 to 74 
 
Middle-old, __ to ___ years correct answers75 to 84 
 
Old-old, or those over _____ correct answers85 years 
 
Aging in the United...
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Add to cartPsychologists have divided the "old" into three groups correct answersYoung-old, Middle-old, Old-old 
 
Young-old, roughly ____ to ___ years correct answers65 to 74 
 
Middle-old, __ to ___ years correct answers75 to 84 
 
Old-old, or those over _____ correct answers85 years 
 
Aging in the United...
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The fastest growing age group is 
 
A. 65-74 - young old 
B. 75-84 - middle old 
C. 85-99 - old old 
D. 100 years of age or older - elite old correct answersC- 85 to 99 years of age, considered the old old, or the frail old 
 
Myths and misconceptions about aging lead to misconceptions that can res...
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A. 65-74 - young old 
B. 75-84 - middle old 
C. 85-99 - old old 
D. 100 years of age or older - elite old correct answersC- 85 to 99 years of age, considered the old old, or the frail old 
 
Myths and misconceptions about aging lead to misconceptions that can res...
a nurse is assessing the pain level of a client who has come to the ED reporting severe abdominal pain. The nurse asks the client whether he has nausea and has been vomiting. The nurse is assessing which of the following: 
A. Presence of associated symptoms 
B. location of the pain 
C. Pain quality...
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Add to carta nurse is assessing the pain level of a client who has come to the ED reporting severe abdominal pain. The nurse asks the client whether he has nausea and has been vomiting. The nurse is assessing which of the following: 
A. Presence of associated symptoms 
B. location of the pain 
C. Pain quality...
age group of older adults correct answers65 or older 
 
over _____ to ____ % have at least one chronic illness correct answers60-80 
 
what does normal aging include correct answers: changes in the heart, arteries, lungs, brain, kidney (less efficient), bladder (capacity declines), body fat (increas...
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Add to cartage group of older adults correct answers65 or older 
 
over _____ to ____ % have at least one chronic illness correct answers60-80 
 
what does normal aging include correct answers: changes in the heart, arteries, lungs, brain, kidney (less efficient), bladder (capacity declines), body fat (increas...
During a home visit, a Pt who had incurred a CVA reports difficulty finding objects during BADL/IADLs. The Pt reports that the directions family members provide are not helpful (i.e. look on the refrigerator's door, look in the medicine cabinet). Which cognitive perceptual ability should the OT fur...
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Add to cartDuring a home visit, a Pt who had incurred a CVA reports difficulty finding objects during BADL/IADLs. The Pt reports that the directions family members provide are not helpful (i.e. look on the refrigerator's door, look in the medicine cabinet). Which cognitive perceptual ability should the OT fur...
During an interview with an older adult, the client moves her chair back. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate? 
Sit upright, leaning back. 
 
 
 
A nurse in the postoperative unit monitors for hypothermia. Which of the following older adults' assessment findings indica...
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Add to cartDuring an interview with an older adult, the client moves her chair back. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate? 
Sit upright, leaning back. 
 
 
 
A nurse in the postoperative unit monitors for hypothermia. Which of the following older adults' assessment findings indica...
1. A 75-year-old woman who often used to go out to dinner with her friends has stopped going out because she has been experiencing urinary incontinence and is afraid of having an "accident" in public. When her child asks her why she doesn't go out with her friends anymore, she says, "I'm gettin...
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Add to cart1. A 75-year-old woman who often used to go out to dinner with her friends has stopped going out because she has been experiencing urinary incontinence and is afraid of having an "accident" in public. When her child asks her why she doesn't go out with her friends anymore, she says, "I'm gettin...
Under the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990, what is the nurse's responsibility when a client is admitted to a long-term care facility? 
 
Explain advance directives and the agency expectation that the client will formulate such directives within 24 hours after admission. 
 
Provide written ma...
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Add to cartUnder the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990, what is the nurse's responsibility when a client is admitted to a long-term care facility? 
 
Explain advance directives and the agency expectation that the client will formulate such directives within 24 hours after admission. 
 
Provide written ma...
1. A nurse is planning to write a grant for a health promotion project in the community. Which of considerations should the nurse make when determining the appropriate population for this project? correct answersd. The fastest growing population is non-White older adults age 65 and older. 
 
2. Whic...
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Add to cart1. A nurse is planning to write a grant for a health promotion project in the community. Which of considerations should the nurse make when determining the appropriate population for this project? correct answersd. The fastest growing population is non-White older adults age 65 and older. 
 
2. Whic...
most commonly reported conditions for 65-74 y/os 
• Long sightedness 
• Arthritis 
• Hypertension 
• Short sightedness 
 
 
 
most commonly reported conditions for 75 y/o ++ 
• Long sightedness 
• Arthritis 
• Deafness 
• Hypertension 
 
 
 
 
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Add to cartmost commonly reported conditions for 65-74 y/os 
• Long sightedness 
• Arthritis 
• Hypertension 
• Short sightedness 
 
 
 
most commonly reported conditions for 75 y/o ++ 
• Long sightedness 
• Arthritis 
• Deafness 
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A nurse in the intensive care unit monitors an older adult admitted with hypothermia. Which of the following assessment findings indicates the need to notify the primary health care provider immediately? correct answersurine output of 25 mL per hour 
 
A gerontological nurse has been providing ongoi...
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Add to cartA nurse in the intensive care unit monitors an older adult admitted with hypothermia. Which of the following assessment findings indicates the need to notify the primary health care provider immediately? correct answersurine output of 25 mL per hour 
 
A gerontological nurse has been providing ongoi...
Nasal septal deviations, thicken mucus and tracheal stiffness correct answersWhich respiratory symptoms are related to aging changes in the OA? 
 
True correct answersTachycardia is an indication of ineffective tissue perfusion 
 
Constipation correct answersWhich nursing diagnosis is related to the...
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Add to cartNasal septal deviations, thicken mucus and tracheal stiffness correct answersWhich respiratory symptoms are related to aging changes in the OA? 
 
True correct answersTachycardia is an indication of ineffective tissue perfusion 
 
Constipation correct answersWhich nursing diagnosis is related to the...
A client is admitted to the hospital for evaluation of recurrent episodes of ventricular tachycardia as observed on Holter monitoring. The client is scheduled for electrophysiology studies (EPS) the following morning. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client? 
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Add to cartA client is admitted to the hospital for evaluation of recurrent episodes of ventricular tachycardia as observed on Holter monitoring. The client is scheduled for electrophysiology studies (EPS) the following morning. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client? 
 ...
More likely to be widowed, living alone, and in poverty... correct answersWomen 
 
Ratio of older men to older women correct answers7:10 
 
Young old GO-GOs correct answers65-74 
 
Middle old SLOW-GOs correct answers75-84 
 
Old old NO-GOs correct answers85-100 
 
Elite old correct answers100 and ol...
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Add to cartMore likely to be widowed, living alone, and in poverty... correct answersWomen 
 
Ratio of older men to older women correct answers7:10 
 
Young old GO-GOs correct answers65-74 
 
Middle old SLOW-GOs correct answers75-84 
 
Old old NO-GOs correct answers85-100 
 
Elite old correct answers100 and ol...
e, f, h, i correct answersWhich of the following assessment findings would alert the nurse to possible elder mistreatment (select all that apply)? 
e) Agitation 
f) Depression 
g) Weight gain 
h) Weight loss 
i) Hypernatremia 
 
j, l correct answersA 67-year-old woman who has a long-standing diagnos...
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Add to carte, f, h, i correct answersWhich of the following assessment findings would alert the nurse to possible elder mistreatment (select all that apply)? 
e) Agitation 
f) Depression 
g) Weight gain 
h) Weight loss 
i) Hypernatremia 
 
j, l correct answersA 67-year-old woman who has a long-standing diagnos...
An older adult client enjoys good overall health, but has just been diagnosed with pneumonia and has begun receiving an intravenous (IV) antibiotic. Shortly after being administered the first dose, the client pulled out his IV line and is now attempting to scale his bed rails. Which of the following...
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As of 2010, the state that had the largest percentage of its population older than 65 was: correct answersflorida 
 
What type of care is likely to increase dramatically in those over 85? correct answershome care, medicare, longterm care 
 
which of the following is true of life expectancy correct a...
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Add to cartAs of 2010, the state that had the largest percentage of its population older than 65 was: correct answersflorida 
 
What type of care is likely to increase dramatically in those over 85? correct answershome care, medicare, longterm care 
 
which of the following is true of life expectancy correct a...
Identify the developmental stages for young, middle, older adult. correct answersYoung Adult 
Task: intimacy versus isolation. 
 
Middle-Aged Adult (40-65) 
Generativity versus stagnation/self absorption 
 
Older Adult (65 till death) 
Task: Integrity verses Despair 
Reflecting on what they have don...
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Add to cartIdentify the developmental stages for young, middle, older adult. correct answersYoung Adult 
Task: intimacy versus isolation. 
 
Middle-Aged Adult (40-65) 
Generativity versus stagnation/self absorption 
 
Older Adult (65 till death) 
Task: Integrity verses Despair 
Reflecting on what they have don...
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