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Older Adult Health Exam Questions And Correct AnswersHealth literacy is a major determinant of health outcomes and a measure of quality of
care. T or F? -ANSWER True Health literacy involves the need for individuals to
understand information that helps them maintain good health. Nearly 9 of 10 adults have
trouble using the everyday health information routinely utilized in health care facilities.
Older adults have the lowest health literacy. Health literacy is associated with poor
outcomes in terms of individual health and higher health care costs.
Health disparities refer to significant differences in regard to the rates of disease
incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality or life expectancy between one population
and another. T or F? - ANSWER True. Health disparities are significant differences in
regard to the rates of disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality or life
expectancy between one population and another. Members of racial or ethnic groups
experience many health disparities, and these have significant implications for older
adults.
Well-being D) focuses on physical health & functioning - ANSWER False.
wellness-focused nursing considers the older adult's physical, mental, social and
spiritual well-being.
The focus of older adult health care environments is on disease prevention or health
promotion rather than disease treatment. - ANSWER False. The focus of older adult
health care environments is on disease treatment rather than prevention or health
promotion.
What is a myth that relates to nursing care of older adults?
A. The majority of older adults live alone, report high levels of health and are aging
successfully.
B. People generally feel old based on their health and functional abilities, not based
upon chronologic age.
C. Gerontologists have found that by age 75 years, individuals are a very homogeneous
group.
,D. Ageism is more frequent in the industrialized societies and it is highly influenced by
stereotype and cultural values. - ANSWER C. Gerontologists have found that at age 75
years, people are as homogeneous as a group.
How many privately owned homes does the residential development cohousing
communities commonly have?
A. 5 to 10
B. 10 to 20
C. 15 to 25
D. 30 to 40 - ANSWER C. 15 to 25
The population of Canada, including older adults, is becoming increasingly diversified. T
or F? - ANSWER True. The increasing diversity that is characteristic of all age groups in
Canada affects almost every facet of health care because cultural background
significantly influences values, communication, health beliefs and health-related
behaviours, and many other aspects of daily life.
Gerontology and geriatrics are areas of professional specialisation that have evolved
- ANSWER
False. Gerontology and geriatrics are areas of professional specialisation that have
evolved since the mid-
Nurses have important roles in health promotion interventions, which are essential for
preventing chronic conditions, reducing mortality and improving quality of life for older
adults. T or F? - ANSWER True. Nurses have important roles in health promotion
interventions, which are essential for preventing chronic conditions, reducing mortality
and improving quality of life for older adults.
Nurses have an important role in teaching older adults about which of the following?
A. Benefits of physical activity
B. Chronic disease control
C. Medication side effects
D. Smoking cessation - ANSWER A. Benefits of physical activity.
, For how many months, at the precontemplation stage, does an individual have no
intention of changing behaviours?
A. 3 months
B. 4 months
C. 5 months
D. 6 months - ANSWER D. 6 months. At the precontemplation stage, the person has no
intention of changing his or her behaviours within the next 6 months.
Which of the following is most likely to be a correct description of autonomy?
A. Having the personal freedom to direct one's own life if it does not infringe on others'
rights
B. Being able to fulfill one's roles and handle one's affairs
C. The capacity of an individual to consent to or refuse of treatment
D. The role of a guardian as it relates to decision making - ANSWER A. Personal freedom
to direct one's own life if it does not infringe on others' rights.
Which of the following is the best criterion on which decision-making capacity should be
based?
A. Medical diagnosis on admission
B. Chronologic age
C. Ability to understand pertinent issues
D. Feelings of the surrogate - ANSWER C. Ability to understand pertinent issues.
Determination of decision-making capacity should not be based on a particular
diagnosis or the person's chronologic age; rather, it should be based on a careful
evaluation of his or her ability to understand the issues involved in a specific
decision-making situation and to communicate about them.
Which is a limitation of a living will?
It is used to allow a surrogate to make health care decisions.
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