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Which option refers to the highest level of human functioning according to Maslow? - ANSWER
- Self-actualization


A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this
mans wellness? - ANSWER - Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a
higher level of wellness.


In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of the following statements
is true? - ANSWER - Health is broad term encompassing attitudes and behavior.


Which cultural group is predicted to have the fastest growing older adult population in the US
between 2010-2050? - ANSWER - Hispanic Americans


Historical influences that have shaped the lives of the majority of the middle old population in
the Us today include which of the following? - ANSWER - World War II


The nurse prepares for the arrival of older adults evacuated from a hurricane to a shelter for
short term care. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? - ANSWER - Use
individual medical records to develop a medication plan.


According to researchers, which characteristic will most centenarians share in the future? -
ANSWER - Female


Which statement describes aging in developing countries? - ANSWER - Most older adults are
likely to reside in these countries.


An older woman tells the nurse that she has experienced increasing fatigue and SOB over the
last 2 days. Which goal is the nurses priority? - ANSWER - Explore the womans complaints.

,The nurse develops a community program to promote exercise for older adults. Which should
the nurse include in the exercise program? - ANSWER - Describe ways to resume exercise after
lapses.




An older woman has left-sided paralysis from a thrombus formation in the cerebral vasculature.
Rank the RN goals of this womans plan of care in order of importance.... - ANSWER - Maintain
BP
Call for help before moving
Use ROM exercises to prevent contractures
Reinforce OT for feeding


A RN is providing care for a variety of older adults on a transitional care unit. Using Maslow of
human needs as a basis for prioritizing care, rank the highest to lowest. - ANSWER - Administer
O2
Place call bell in reach
Encourage family member in teaching
Ask client their preferences before beginning care


Which describes the older man who is likely to experience the best overall health and well-
being? - ANSWER - Uses a WC, has PAD, attends weekly BB games with 3 friends.


Which nursing intervention is a holistic approach to an older adult? - ANSWER - Assigns female
nurses to older woman who Islamic


An older man who resides in a nursing home has total cholesterol of 245. Which nursing
intervention is most likely to assist this man in achieving his highest level of wellness? -
ANSWER - Review a menu with him to choose suitable foods.


Which approach requires the nurse to integrate and balance all aspects of an individuals life into
to plan of care? - ANSWER - Holistic nursing


An older man living in an adult community becomes a widower 1 month after retirement. 2 mths
later he has not resumed a weekly outing with his fishing club. Which should the nurse
implement? - ANSWER - Meet with him to assess his interests.

, The nurse plans activities for older woman born between 1920-1930 and who reside in an
assisted living facility. Which is the best intervention for the nurse to implement? - ANSWER -
Conduct interviews for specific interests


Which are the major factors influencing the experience of aging? - ANSWER - Health, history,
and sex


The nurse plans the care for an older man who has Medicare. Lives on SS and small pension
and has type 2 diabetes. Which aspects of this man should the RN integrate into a positive
approach to his health and well being? - ANSWER - Enjoys regular physical activity
Practices effective glucose control
Attends weekly dinner club for diabetics


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. - ANSWER - Diabetes
Arthritis
CHF
Dementia


Identify the Healthy People 2020 emerging issues in the health of older adults... - ANSWER -
Coordinating care for the older adult population
Assisting older adults in the management of their own care
Identifying levels of training for those caring for older adults


Identify the best statement about gerontological nursing. - ANSWER - Purposes of
gerontological nursing include the promotion of health and support for maximal independence.
A family is touring selected nursing homes in preparation for their mothers future. Which
qualities of a nursing home should the family include if they decide on a person centered
nursing home? - ANSWER - Residents and fam have a council
Residents choose stimulating activities
Staff members respond to resident needs
Staff members help residents stay well groomed

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