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[Show more]What was the first significant step in improving the lives of older adults during the 20th century? 
A. The publication of the first geriatric textbook in 1914 
B. The passing of the Federal Old Age Insurance Law under the Social Security Act 
C. The passing of the Federal Law known as the Older Ame...
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Add to cartWhat was the first significant step in improving the lives of older adults during the 20th century? 
A. The publication of the first geriatric textbook in 1914 
B. The passing of the Federal Old Age Insurance Law under the Social Security Act 
C. The passing of the Federal Law known as the Older Ame...
The nurse working in a clinic located in a neighborhood with many elderly Vietnamese individuals is planning programs to decrease health care disparities. What is the most important strategy for this population? 
A. Educate clinic staff about Vietnamese health beliefs 
B. Work to improve public tran...
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Add to cartThe nurse working in a clinic located in a neighborhood with many elderly Vietnamese individuals is planning programs to decrease health care disparities. What is the most important strategy for this population? 
A. Educate clinic staff about Vietnamese health beliefs 
B. Work to improve public tran...
The nurse is performing an assessment on an older adult client. Which assessment data would indicate a potential complication associated with the skin? 
A. Crusting 
B. Wrinkling 
C. Deepening of expression lines 
D. Thinning and loss of elasticity in the skin correct answersA. Crusting 
 
Wrinklin...
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Add to cartThe nurse is performing an assessment on an older adult client. Which assessment data would indicate a potential complication associated with the skin? 
A. Crusting 
B. Wrinkling 
C. Deepening of expression lines 
D. Thinning and loss of elasticity in the skin correct answersA. Crusting 
 
Wrinklin...
Which option refers to the highest level of human functioning according to Maslow?correct answers Self-actualization 
 
A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this mans wellness?correct answers Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achi...
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Add to cartWhich option refers to the highest level of human functioning according to Maslow?correct answers Self-actualization 
 
A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this mans wellness?correct answers Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achi...
Which of the following phenomena should the nurse take into account when planning for the future? 
a. While life expectancy will continue to rise, the percentage of older adults in the United States relative to the overall population will decrease. 
b. By 2020, it is expected that over one-third of ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following phenomena should the nurse take into account when planning for the future? 
a. While life expectancy will continue to rise, the percentage of older adults in the United States relative to the overall population will decrease. 
b. By 2020, it is expected that over one-third of ...
The health care professional who wants to gain experience in working with older adults who are post-acutely recovering from serious illness or injury, have challenging medical issues needing 24 hour per day nursing, but who cannot yet tolerate a full rehabilitation program may be best suited for emp...
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Add to cartThe health care professional who wants to gain experience in working with older adults who are post-acutely recovering from serious illness or injury, have challenging medical issues needing 24 hour per day nursing, but who cannot yet tolerate a full rehabilitation program may be best suited for emp...
in 2014, the # of ppl 60 years and older outnumbered those younger than ____ correct answersolder adults 
 
5 
 
every__________ has its own definition of when one is recognized as old correct answersculture 
 
chronological aging is recognized as beginning sometime between ____ to 65 years old c...
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Add to cartin 2014, the # of ppl 60 years and older outnumbered those younger than ____ correct answersolder adults 
 
5 
 
every__________ has its own definition of when one is recognized as old correct answersculture 
 
chronological aging is recognized as beginning sometime between ____ to 65 years old c...
What is the age range for Old-Old?correct answers 85-100 years 
 
What is the age range for Young-Old?correct answers 60-74 years 
 
What is the age range for Middle-Old?correct answers 75-84 years 
 
What is the age range for Centenarians?correct answers >100 years 
 
In 2030, what percentage of...
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Add to cartWhat is the age range for Old-Old?correct answers 85-100 years 
 
What is the age range for Young-Old?correct answers 60-74 years 
 
What is the age range for Middle-Old?correct answers 75-84 years 
 
What is the age range for Centenarians?correct answers >100 years 
 
In 2030, what percentage of...
Symptoms of postural hypotension correct answersDizziness/Lightheadedness 
 
Risk factors for sleep disturbance correct answersPhysical illness 
Medications 
Changes in social patterns 
Change in circadian rhythm 
 
Movement disorders include correct answersRestless leg syndrome 
Rapid eye moveme...
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Add to cartSymptoms of postural hypotension correct answersDizziness/Lightheadedness 
 
Risk factors for sleep disturbance correct answersPhysical illness 
Medications 
Changes in social patterns 
Change in circadian rhythm 
 
Movement disorders include correct answersRestless leg syndrome 
Rapid eye moveme...
life expectancy correct answerslength of time that a person can be predicted to live 
-determined by statistics based off of habits, gender, ethnicity 
 
life span correct answersthe maximum that a person has the potential to live 
 
compression of mortality correct answersdelaying or compressing...
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Add to cartlife expectancy correct answerslength of time that a person can be predicted to live 
-determined by statistics based off of habits, gender, ethnicity 
 
life span correct answersthe maximum that a person has the potential to live 
 
compression of mortality correct answersdelaying or compressing...
Which of the following factors should a nurse prioritize when planning the care of older adults? correct answersThe diversity of the older adult population 
 
Which of the following actions by a nurse who works with older adult clients in an assisted living facility is most likely to inhibit health...
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Add to cartWhich of the following factors should a nurse prioritize when planning the care of older adults? correct answersThe diversity of the older adult population 
 
Which of the following actions by a nurse who works with older adult clients in an assisted living facility is most likely to inhibit health...
What is ageism? (Pg 5) correct answersThe disliking of aging and older people based on belief that aging makes a person unattractive, unintelligent and unproductive. 
 
At age 65, you must apply for? (Pg 16) correct answersMedicare part A 
 
Advance directives typically include what? (Pg 19) corr...
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Add to cartWhat is ageism? (Pg 5) correct answersThe disliking of aging and older people based on belief that aging makes a person unattractive, unintelligent and unproductive. 
 
At age 65, you must apply for? (Pg 16) correct answersMedicare part A 
 
Advance directives typically include what? (Pg 19) corr...
The nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the relationship between aging and wellness? 
 
 
A) 
"It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of growing old...
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Add to cartThe nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the relationship between aging and wellness? 
 
 
A) 
"It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of growing old...
s/s of bacterial pneumonia that older adults may present with correct answers-acute altered mental status 
-confusion 
-delirium 
 
the cardinal symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease correct answers-heartburn 
-older adults may not present with this but instead with asthma, chronic cough, chr...
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Add to carts/s of bacterial pneumonia that older adults may present with correct answers-acute altered mental status 
-confusion 
-delirium 
 
the cardinal symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease correct answers-heartburn 
-older adults may not present with this but instead with asthma, chronic cough, chr...
order is 3000 units SQ of Heparin available is 5000 units per mL. How many mL would you administer? correct answers0.6mL 
 
which nursing action will be most helpful in decreasing the risk of drug-to-drug interactions in older adults? correct answershave the pt bring all meds, supplements, and her...
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Add to cartorder is 3000 units SQ of Heparin available is 5000 units per mL. How many mL would you administer? correct answers0.6mL 
 
which nursing action will be most helpful in decreasing the risk of drug-to-drug interactions in older adults? correct answershave the pt bring all meds, supplements, and her...
B correct answersMr. W was friendly and active as a young adult. Now, at 75 he enjoys visiting with neighbors and attending sporting and cultural events. Mr. W's behavior is indicative of which theory of aging? 
A. Activity Theory 
B. Continuity Theory 
C. Developmental Task Theory 
D. Disengageme...
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Add to cartB correct answersMr. W was friendly and active as a young adult. Now, at 75 he enjoys visiting with neighbors and attending sporting and cultural events. Mr. W's behavior is indicative of which theory of aging? 
A. Activity Theory 
B. Continuity Theory 
C. Developmental Task Theory 
D. Disengageme...
why is it important for the nurse to be cautious when using medical jargon with an older adult pt correct answersit could become a communication barrier 
 
whast can the nurse do to improve communication with an older adult pt who has a hearing impairment correct answersspeak in a low tone, bendin...
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Add to cartwhy is it important for the nurse to be cautious when using medical jargon with an older adult pt correct answersit could become a communication barrier 
 
whast can the nurse do to improve communication with an older adult pt who has a hearing impairment correct answersspeak in a low tone, bendin...
Individuals who suffer from what medical condition may find that sitting on a chair will not exacerbate their symptoms? 
A. Gastrointestinal reflux disease 
B. Stroke 
C. Hip/knee replacement 
D. COPD correct answersA. Gastrointestinal reflux disease 
 
Legally, residents of a long-term care facili...
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Add to cartIndividuals who suffer from what medical condition may find that sitting on a chair will not exacerbate their symptoms? 
A. Gastrointestinal reflux disease 
B. Stroke 
C. Hip/knee replacement 
D. COPD correct answersA. Gastrointestinal reflux disease 
 
Legally, residents of a long-term care facili...
Aging effects on GI health: Sensory perception correct answersSensory perception decreases which may lead to constipation or incomplete emptying of the bowel 
 
Aging effects on GI health: Bile salt synthesis correct answersBile sale synthesis decreases which increases the risk of gallstone develo...
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Add to cartAging effects on GI health: Sensory perception correct answersSensory perception decreases which may lead to constipation or incomplete emptying of the bowel 
 
Aging effects on GI health: Bile salt synthesis correct answersBile sale synthesis decreases which increases the risk of gallstone develo...
An older adult at risk for falls has undergone a structured home-based exercise program that consisted of standing balance training and strengthening exercises. The measure that can BEST show improvement is: 
6 minute walk test 
Berg balance scale 
Timed up and go 
Tinetti correct answersBerg ba...
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Add to cartAn older adult at risk for falls has undergone a structured home-based exercise program that consisted of standing balance training and strengthening exercises. The measure that can BEST show improvement is: 
6 minute walk test 
Berg balance scale 
Timed up and go 
Tinetti correct answersBerg ba...
The nurse is caring for an obese older adult who wishes to lose weight to improve her overall health and well-being. The nurse knows that, in order for the patient's nutritional needs to be met, the patient's daily caloric intake should not be less than which amount of calories? correct answers18...
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Add to cartThe nurse is caring for an obese older adult who wishes to lose weight to improve her overall health and well-being. The nurse knows that, in order for the patient's nutritional needs to be met, the patient's daily caloric intake should not be less than which amount of calories? correct answers18...
Gerontology: correct answersStudy of the physical, mental and social changes of aging and Analysis of the changes in society as a result of an aging population 
 
Life Expectancy is determined by someone's correct answerscomorbidities (ex.HTN, Smoker) 
 
Compression of mortality correct answersD...
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Add to cartGerontology: correct answersStudy of the physical, mental and social changes of aging and Analysis of the changes in society as a result of an aging population 
 
Life Expectancy is determined by someone's correct answerscomorbidities (ex.HTN, Smoker) 
 
Compression of mortality correct answersD...
Restorative care correct answersoffered by nursing and doesnt need physicians order. 
-follows rehab 
goal is to maintain current level of function, improve functional ability, prevent complications, promote the highest quality of life 
 
Rehabilitative care correct answerscare that is given to he...
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Add to cartRestorative care correct answersoffered by nursing and doesnt need physicians order. 
-follows rehab 
goal is to maintain current level of function, improve functional ability, prevent complications, promote the highest quality of life 
 
Rehabilitative care correct answerscare that is given to he...
A patient reports to the nurse that he seems to be sleeping less at night but now regularly requires at least two short naps a day. He expresses a concern that "something is wrong." Which response by the nurse is best? correct answers"Aging alters our sleep patterns, so what you describe is real...
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Add to cartA patient reports to the nurse that he seems to be sleeping less at night but now regularly requires at least two short naps a day. He expresses a concern that "something is wrong." Which response by the nurse is best? correct answers"Aging alters our sleep patterns, so what you describe is real...
What data should the nurse expect during an assessment of an elderly patient diagnosed with moderate dementia? 
A. Loss of recent and long-term memory 
B. Excessive nighttime sleeping 
C. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculation 
D. Inability to che and swallow food correct answersA 
 
A ...
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Add to cartWhat data should the nurse expect during an assessment of an elderly patient diagnosed with moderate dementia? 
A. Loss of recent and long-term memory 
B. Excessive nighttime sleeping 
C. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculation 
D. Inability to che and swallow food correct answersA 
 
A ...
Using the learn model the nurse has listened and explained they must know how to be ready to correct answersAknowledge 
 
The nurse at a nursing home wants to help decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease in the residents. Which should the nurse do to implement this goal correct answersAsdist res...
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Add to cartUsing the learn model the nurse has listened and explained they must know how to be ready to correct answersAknowledge 
 
The nurse at a nursing home wants to help decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease in the residents. Which should the nurse do to implement this goal correct answersAsdist res...
T/F: chronic illnesses constitute the leading cause of death for older adults correct answersTRUE 
 
how do acute illnesses manifest in older adults correct answersthey present atypically 
 
what physiologic changes put patients at risk for drug toxicity correct answersdecreased GFR 
 
barorecept...
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Add to cartT/F: chronic illnesses constitute the leading cause of death for older adults correct answersTRUE 
 
how do acute illnesses manifest in older adults correct answersthey present atypically 
 
what physiologic changes put patients at risk for drug toxicity correct answersdecreased GFR 
 
barorecept...
The nurse working in a clinic located in a neighborhood with many elderly Vietnamese individuals is planning programs to decrease health care disparities. What is the most important strategy for this population? 
 
A. Educate clinic staff about Vietnamese health beliefs correct answersA 
 
The gero...
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A. Educate clinic staff about Vietnamese health beliefs correct answersA 
 
The gero...
how is dementia a Progressive loss of cognitive function? correct answers-Affects many critical functions 
-Lose ability to solve problems 
-Not normal part of aging 
 
what are some medical conditions that mimic dementia correct answers-Circulatory problems(blood not going to brain) 
-Medications...
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Add to carthow is dementia a Progressive loss of cognitive function? correct answers-Affects many critical functions 
-Lose ability to solve problems 
-Not normal part of aging 
 
what are some medical conditions that mimic dementia correct answers-Circulatory problems(blood not going to brain) 
-Medications...
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