1. The Nurse Explains That In The Late 1960s, Health Care Focus Was Aimed At The
Older Adult Because:
a. Disability Was Viewed As Unavoidable.
b. Complications From Disease Increased Mortality.
c. Older Adults Needs Are Similar To Those Of All Adults.
d. Preventive Health Care Practices Increased Longevity.
Correct Answer D
Increased Preventive Health Care Practices, Disease Control, And Focus On Wellness Helped
PeopleLive Longer.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: 2 Obj: 2
Top: Aging Trends Key: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
Msc: Nclex: Health Promotion And Maintenance: Growth And Development
2. The Nurse Clarifies That In The Terminology Defining Specific Age Groups, The Term Aged
Refers To Persons Who Are:
a. 55 To 64 Years Of Age.
b. 65 To 74 Years Of Age.
c. 75 To 84 Years Of Age.
d. 85 And Older.
Correct Answer C
,The Term Aged Refers To Persons Who Are 75 To 84 Years Of
Msc: Nclex: Health Promotion And Maintenance: Growth And Development
3. The Nurse Cautions That Ageism Is A Mindset That Influences Persons To:
a. Discriminate Against Persons Solely On The Basis Of Age.
b. Fear Aging.
c. Be Culturally Sensitive To Concerns Of Aging.
d. Focus On Resources For The Older Adult.
Correct Answer A
Ageism Is A Negative Belief Pattern That Influences Persons To Discriminate Against Persons
SolelyOn The Basis Of Age And Can Lead To Destructive Behaviors Toward The Older Adult.
Top: Legislation Key: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
Msc: Nclex: N/A
5. The Nurse Clarifies That A Housing Option For The Older Adult That Offers The
Privacy Of AnApartment With Restaurant-Style Meals And Some Medical And Personal
Care Services Is The:
a. Government-Subsidized Housing.
b. Long-Term Care Facility.
c. Assisted-Living Center.
d. Group Housing Plan.
Correct Answer C
Assisted-Living Arrangements Offer The Privacy Of An Apartment Or Condominium
With MealsPrepared And Served, Limited Medical Care, And A Variety Of Personal
Services.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application Ref: 14 Obj: 9
Top: Housing Options Key: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
6. The 75-Year-Old Man Who Has Been Hospitalized Following A Severe Case Of
Pneumonia Is Concerned About His Mounting Hospital Bill And Asks If His Medicare
Coverage Will Pay For HisCare. The Nurses Most Helpful Response Is Yes. Medicare:
a. Pays 100% Of All Medical Costs For Persons Older Than 65.
b. Part B Pays Hospital Costs And Physician Fees.
c. Part A Pays For Inpatient Hospital Costs.
d. Part D Pays 80% Of The Charges Made By Physicians.
Correct Answer C
Medicare Part A Pays Inpatient Hospital Costs, Part B Pays 80% Of Physicians Charges, And
Part DHelps Defray Prescription Drug Costs.
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