NURS 245 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM MODULES 1-7
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A nurse is planning care for a group of super-centenarians in an assisted living
facility. The nurse considers which of the following ?
Answers :Most super-centenarians are functionally independent or require
minimal assistance with activities of daily living
One reason why many baby boomers have multiple chronic conditions such as
heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis is that:
Answers : there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living as they were
growing up
A nurse is planning an education program on wellness in a local senior citizen
center. The nurse plans to provide education on the importance of immunizations,
annual physical examinations, screening for diabetes, and vision and hearing
screening. It is important for the nurse to understand which of the following?
Answers :Less than 50% of older adults (ages 65 and older) utilize available
preventive services
A nurse is caring for an 85-year-old male client with diabetes in a community
setting. The nurse promotes functional wellness by which of the following
activities?
Answers :encouraging the client to maintain current levels of physical activity
Based on the census reports of 2015, the typical profile of a centenarian includes
which of the following characteristics?
,Answers :An American woman with no signs of dementia
Primary prevention strategies for older adults include which of the following?
(Select all that apply.)
Answers :An annual influenza immunization clinic
A smoking cessation program
A nurse organizes a symposium for health care professionals in the field of
geriatrics. Which of the following topics align with Healthy People 2020s
emerging issues relevant to healthy aging?
(Select all that apply.)
Answers :Fair pay and compensation standards for informal caregivers
Emerging chronic conditions among baby boomers
Minimum competency levels for health care professionals
Health disparities in LGBT older adults
Baby boomers born before 1960 were subject to which of the following health
challenges during their childhood? (Select all that apply.)
Answers :measles, scarlet fever, and rubella
A nursing student is preparing a presentation on the wellness-based model for
healthy aging. Which of the following concepts should the student include in the
presentation? (Select all that apply.)
,Answers :Healthy aging is individually defined and can change over time.
There are many strategies to promote healthy aging that are believed to be helpful
but do not have empirical evidence to support them.
Healthy aging cannot be achieved by only focusing on later life. It is a lifelong
process.
When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for their African American
newborn, the nurse replies that, "2015 statistics indicate that your son:
Answers :has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday
Serious and well-controlled research studies on aging have been available:
Answers :only in the past 60 years
The son of a nursing home resident asks a nurse: "What is the significance of being
certified in gerontology? I see that you are, but not all of the nurses are." The best
response by the nurse is which of the following?
Answers :"National certification as a gerontological nurse is a way to demonstrate
special knowledge in caring for older adults."
The major goal of the NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders)
program includes which of the following?
Answers :Improve outcomes for hospitalized older adults
, The impact of the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP) on avoidable
readmissions includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Answers :Readmission rates for the selected conditions have dropped nationwide.
Many hospitals have instituted system-wide interventions to prevent readmissions.
Hospitals have a financial incentive to develop programs to reduce readmissions.
Which of the following are true statements about the current health care
workforce? (Select all that apply.)
Answers :The professions of social work, physical therapy, and psychiatry are
demonstrating the same trends as nursing.
Europe and the developing countries are experiencing similar shortages in health
care workers with geriatric expertise as in the United States.
It is anticipated that there will be a need for approximately 3.5 million additional
direct care and professional health care workers by the year 2030.
Best practice recommendations for nursing education in relation to gerontology
include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Answers :Provision of a "stand-alone" course in gerontological nursing
Integration of gerontological content throughout the curriculum
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