Basic Geriatric Nursing P1 Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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Basic Geriatric Nursing
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Basic Geriatric Nursing
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Basic Geriatric Nursing P1 Exam Questions
With Correct Answers.
Intentional______occurs when any person deliberately plans to mistreat or harm another person.
- answerAbuse
The group responsible for the rapid growth in the older adult population is th...
Basic Geriatric Nursing P1 Exam Questions
With Correct Answers.
Intentional______occurs when any person deliberately plans to mistreat or harm another person.
- answer✔✔Abuse
The group responsible for the rapid growth in the older adult population is the group known as
the______. - answer✔✔Baby Boomers
Population size, distribution, and vital statistics would be included in the statistical study of
human populations known as________ - answer✔✔Demographics
___________ is the medical specialty that deals with the physiology of aging and with the
diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting older adults. - answer✔✔geriatrics
Nurses are ___________of elder abuse, which means it is against the law if you suspect elder
abuse and do not report it. - answer✔✔Mandated Reporters
__________is a passive form of abuse in which caregivers fail to provide for the needs of the
older person under their care. - answer✔✔Neglect
_________________allows the primary caregiver to have time away from the demands of
caregiving, thereby decreasing stress and the risk for abuse - answer✔✔Respite Care
What are Two or Three examples of Ageism? - answer✔✔Disliking of age or elder people and
believe they are seen as unintelligent, unattractive, and unproductive. Prejudice and
discrimination base solely based on age
What type of older adult who would be an appropriate candidate for a skilled care facility. -
answer✔✔Someone needing help with administering medication and services preformed by a
licensed care provider such as speech, physical, occupational, and respiratory specialist
The home health nurse is talking to an older adult patient who is considering the option of a
reverse mortgage. What facts could the nurse discuss with the patient about this option? -
answer✔✔Reverse mortgage plans allow older adults to remain in their homes and receive
monthly payments that could range from as little as $100 to as much as several thousand
dollars,depending on the value of the property and the ages of the residents.
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What could the charge nurse of a long-term care facility do to decrease incidents of abuse of
patients by staff members? - answer✔✔-Create a positive team environment
-Encourage staff to take breaks
-Rotate any "difficult" assignments.
-Improve staff training to identify abuse situations.
-Initiate a stress-reduction atmosphere
-Increase recognition of good caregiving
Which personal behavior is a demonstration of gerontophobia?
1. 17-year-old girl decides to dye her hair a darker color
2. 63-year-old woman takes a Caribbean cruise with a friend
3. 43-year-old woman wears her teenage daughter's clothes
4. 56-year-old woman buys a membership to a fitness center - answer✔✔3
Several nursing students are discussing career options. Which student statement demonstrates
ageism?
1. "I would work in a clinic that serves a mixture of older and younger patients"
2. "If I were to care for older patients, I would need knowledge about chronic health problems"
3. "I have always loved children. I can't wait to get a job in a pediatric hospital"
4. "Working with older adults could be rewarding, but I couldn't really use all of my skills" -
answer✔✔4
An older adult widow who lives alone in her own home is having difficulty with driving, grocery
shopping, cooking, and home maintenance. What type of living arrangement would be most
suitable for her?
1. Extended care facility
2. Nursing home
3. Subacute care facility
4. Assisted living - answer✔✔4
An older adult patient is having an argument with her daughter. Which statement represents the
most significant issue that older adult patients and their families must face?
1."You can't tell me what to do. I'm your mother"
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2."I can't afford my medication. You should lend me money"
3."Will you drive me to the doctor? I'm afraid to go by myself"
4. "You never come and visit me except on holidays" - answer✔✔1
The police bring an older adult patient to the hospital because he was wandering in the street and
unable to remember his address. His clothing is soiled and he appears malnourished and
dehydrated. What would the nurse do first?
1. Attempt to locate the patient's family or friends
2. Notify social services about potential abuse and/or neglect
3. Offer food and fluids and assist with hygiene needs
4. Assess for physical injury, abuse, and self-neglect - answer✔✔4
abuse - answer✔✔the physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by
another
Ageism - answer✔✔prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age
chronological age - answer✔✔Age as measured in years from date of birth
cohort - answer✔✔a group of people from a given time period
gerontic - answer✔✔Geriatric nursing focused on a holistic view of aging and goals of
increasing health, providing comfort, and caring for elderly needs
Gerontology - answer✔✔study of the aging process
Gerontophobia - answer✔✔Fear of old people or of growing old.
mandated reporters - answer✔✔people who are required to report suspected or observed abuse
or neglect due to their regular contact with vulnerable populations, such as the elderly in long-
term care facilities
neglect - answer✔✔fail to care for patient properly, can be intentional or unintentional
respite - answer✔✔a period of relief or rest
_________therapy is a proposed method of neutralizing free radicals, which may contribute to
aging and disease processes. - answer✔✔Antioxidant
___________________ theories of aging attempt to explain the physical changes of aging -
answer✔✔biologic
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_____________________ ____________________ are unstable molecules produced by thebody
during the normal processes of respiration and metabolism or following exposure toradiation and
pollution - answer✔✔free radicals
The premise of the ___________________ theory is that there is an increase in
autoimmunediseases and allergies with aging, because of changes in the immune system. -
answer✔✔Immunologic
The disengagement theory and the activity theory are the two examples
of_____________________ theory. - answer✔✔Psychosocial
There is no single unified rationale for why we age or why different people live for
differentlengths of time, but _______________ help to explain and give some logical order to
ourobservations. - answer✔✔Theories
Explain why theories of aging are important to nursing practice. - answer✔✔They are created
and used to explain and organize observations of what happens in the world around us and how
we live in and respond to those surroundings.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of antioxidant therapy - answer✔✔Vitamins and
minerals, including vitamins A, B6, B12, C, and E; beta carotene; folic acid; andselenium can be
obtained over the counter. This could be an advantage and disadvantage,because the supplements
are readily available at a reasonable cost, but there is a potential forproblems because high doses
of some antioxidants may cause more harm than benefits. There isno proof that antioxidants are
effective; however, consuming fruits and vegetables to obtain thesenutrients would generally be
considered safe.
A 53-year-old woman (5′2″ and 120 pounds) tells you that she has decided to follow acalorie-
restricted diet to improve longevity. What could you tell her? - answer✔✔Some studies have
shown that severely underweight persons have a higher risk for some diseases and even death
What are the main points of Newman's theory of aging? - answer✔✔1. coping with the physical
changes ofaging
2. redirecting energy to new activities and roles, including retirement, grandparenting,and
widowhood
3. accepting one's own life
4. developing a point of view about death.
What are the main points of Havighurst's theory of aging? - answer✔✔1. adjusting to decreased
physical strength and health
2. adjusting to retirement and decreased income
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