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,TABLE OF CONTENTS –
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CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS HOLISTICALLY, 7TH EDITION
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UnitA1:AFoundationsA ofAHolisticACare
1. IntroductionA toAHolisticA CareAofAOlderAAdults
2. AgingA andAtheAOlderAAdult
3. PhysicalA ChangesA ofAAging
4. CognitiveA andAMentalAHealthAChanges
5. PsychosocialA AspectsAofAAging
6. SpiritualityA andACulturalA Considerations
UnitA 2:AHealthAandASafety
7. HealthA PromotionA andADiseaseA Prevention
8. SafetyAandAFallAPrevention
9. MedicationA Safety
10. PainAManagement
11. NutritionA andAHydration
12. Elimination:A BowelAandABladderA Care
UnitA3:AFunctionalA andASensoryAChanges
13. MobilityA andAActivity
14. SensoryA Changes:A Vision,A Hearing,A Taste,ASmell,A Touch
15. SkinAandAWoundA Care
16. OralAHealthAandADentalA Care
17. SleepAandARest
UnitA 4:ASpecialANeedsAandAConditions
18. ChronicA IllnessesA inAOlderAAdults
19. CardiovascularA Health
20. RespiratoryA Health
21. MusculoskeletalA Health
22. EndocrineA andAMetabolicA Disorders
23. NeurologicalA Disorders
24. MentalAHealthA Disorders
25. PalliativeA andAEnd-of-LifeA Care
UnitA5:ANursingAPracticeA andAHolisticAApproaches
26. CommunicationA andATherapeuticA Relationships
27. EthicalA andALegalA IssuesAinAOlderAAdultA Care
28. CareAPlanningA andAEvaluation
29. HomeAandACommunity-BasedA Care
30. Long-TermA CareASettings
31. CaseAStudiesA andAClinicalA Applications
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,CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO HOLISTIC CARE OF OLDE
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R ADULTS – TEST BANK
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1. According to Tamara R. Dahlkemper, what is the primary goal of h
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olistic care for older adults?
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A. To focus solely on physical health
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B. To consider physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
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C. To reduce healthcare costs
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D. To increase medication adherence
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Answer: B A
Rationale: Holistic care addresses all aspects of a patient’s well-
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being, not just physical health.
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2. The nurse is overheard addressing an 87-year-
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old patient as “honey.” What is this an example of?
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A. Therapeutic communication A
B. Ageism
C. Infantilization
D. Cultural competence A
Answer: C A
Rationale: Using diminutive or overly familiar terms can belittle older a
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dults and is considered disrespectful.
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3. How can nurses promote autonomy in older adults according to
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Dahlkemper?
A. Performing all tasks for the patient to reduce effort
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B. Encouraging decision-making and independent participation in care
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C. Limiting social interactions to prevent fatigue
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D. Assuming older adults are incapable of self-care
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, Answer: B A
Rationale: Promoting autonomy respects dignity and supports independe
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nce.
4. Which of the following best describes functional assessment in
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older adults?
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A. Measuring only cognitive abilities A A A
B. Evaluating the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and i
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nstrumental ADLs A
C. Focusing on lab values and vital signs only
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D. Assessing social support exclusively A A A
Answer: B A
Rationale: Functional assessment evaluates an older adult’s independenc
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e and ability to manage daily life safely.
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5. According to Dahlkemper, which of the following is a common
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barrier to holistic care in older adults?
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A. Lack of interest in social activities
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B. Ageism among healthcare providers
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C. Excessive family involvement A A
D. Overuse of complementary therapies
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Answer: B A
Rationale: Ageism can lead to neglect of emotional, social, and spiritual
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needs in older adults.
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6. The nurse observes a patient refusing a bath due to personal
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beliefs. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
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A. Insist the patient take a bath for hygiene
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B. Respect the patient’s preferences and offer alternatives
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Elitestudyvault
,TABLE OF CONTENTS –
A A A
CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS HOLISTICALLY, 7TH EDITION
A A A A A A A
UnitA1:AFoundationsA ofAHolisticACare
1. IntroductionA toAHolisticA CareAofAOlderAAdults
2. AgingA andAtheAOlderAAdult
3. PhysicalA ChangesA ofAAging
4. CognitiveA andAMentalAHealthAChanges
5. PsychosocialA AspectsAofAAging
6. SpiritualityA andACulturalA Considerations
UnitA 2:AHealthAandASafety
7. HealthA PromotionA andADiseaseA Prevention
8. SafetyAandAFallAPrevention
9. MedicationA Safety
10. PainAManagement
11. NutritionA andAHydration
12. Elimination:A BowelAandABladderA Care
UnitA3:AFunctionalA andASensoryAChanges
13. MobilityA andAActivity
14. SensoryA Changes:A Vision,A Hearing,A Taste,ASmell,A Touch
15. SkinAandAWoundA Care
16. OralAHealthAandADentalA Care
17. SleepAandARest
UnitA 4:ASpecialANeedsAandAConditions
18. ChronicA IllnessesA inAOlderAAdults
19. CardiovascularA Health
20. RespiratoryA Health
21. MusculoskeletalA Health
22. EndocrineA andAMetabolicA Disorders
23. NeurologicalA Disorders
24. MentalAHealthA Disorders
25. PalliativeA andAEnd-of-LifeA Care
UnitA5:ANursingAPracticeA andAHolisticAApproaches
26. CommunicationA andATherapeuticA Relationships
27. EthicalA andALegalA IssuesAinAOlderAAdultA Care
28. CareAPlanningA andAEvaluation
29. HomeAandACommunity-BasedA Care
30. Long-TermA CareASettings
31. CaseAStudiesA andAClinicalA Applications
Elitestudyvault
,CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO HOLISTIC CARE OF OLDE
A A A A A A A
R ADULTS – TEST BANK
A A A A
1. According to Tamara R. Dahlkemper, what is the primary goal of h
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olistic care for older adults?
A A A A
A. To focus solely on physical health
A A A A A
B. To consider physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
A A A A A A A
C. To reduce healthcare costs
A A A
D. To increase medication adherence
A A A
Answer: B A
Rationale: Holistic care addresses all aspects of a patient’s well-
A A A A A A A A A
being, not just physical health.
A A A A
2. The nurse is overheard addressing an 87-year-
A A A A A A
old patient as “honey.” What is this an example of?
A A A A A A A A A
A. Therapeutic communication A
B. Ageism
C. Infantilization
D. Cultural competence A
Answer: C A
Rationale: Using diminutive or overly familiar terms can belittle older a
A A A A A A A A A A
dults and is considered disrespectful.
A A A A
3. How can nurses promote autonomy in older adults according to
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Dahlkemper?
A. Performing all tasks for the patient to reduce effort
A A A A A A A A
B. Encouraging decision-making and independent participation in care
A A A A A A
C. Limiting social interactions to prevent fatigue
A A A A A
D. Assuming older adults are incapable of self-care
A A A A A A
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, Answer: B A
Rationale: Promoting autonomy respects dignity and supports independe
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nce.
4. Which of the following best describes functional assessment in
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older adults?
A
A. Measuring only cognitive abilities A A A
B. Evaluating the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and i
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nstrumental ADLs A
C. Focusing on lab values and vital signs only
A A A A A A A
D. Assessing social support exclusively A A A
Answer: B A
Rationale: Functional assessment evaluates an older adult’s independenc
A A A A A A A
e and ability to manage daily life safely.
A A A A A A A
5. According to Dahlkemper, which of the following is a common
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barrier to holistic care in older adults?
A A A A A A
A. Lack of interest in social activities
A A A A A
B. Ageism among healthcare providers
A A A
C. Excessive family involvement A A
D. Overuse of complementary therapies
A A A
Answer: B A
Rationale: Ageism can lead to neglect of emotional, social, and spiritual
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needs in older adults.
A A A
6. The nurse observes a patient refusing a bath due to personal
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beliefs. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
A A A A A A A
A. Insist the patient take a bath for hygiene
A A A A A A A
B. Respect the patient’s preferences and offer alternatives
A A A A A A
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