Which statements are true regarding older adults - Answer1. most older adults live
independently
2. Older adults typically remain sexually active
3. Older adults are very diverse group of people
5. Older adults suffer from depression more than younger adults
Which is true of the baby boom generation - AnswerMembers were born between
1946 and 1964
When was Medicare legislation established - Answer1960s
What is the overall percentage of senior citizen to live in an institutional setting -
Answer3%
What does the durable power of attorney for healthcare enable the healthcare agent
to do - AnswerAct only when the older adult is unable to ask for himself or herself
What is probably the most significant issue to impact the older adult and their family -
AnswerLoss of independence
A nurse is assessing an older adult who is admitted to the emergency room
accompanied by her daughter with whom she resides. What observations might
around suspicion of elder abuse - Answer1. Bruises are observed on the arms and
upper body
2. The daughter answers all questions for her mother
3. She has body odor in soiled clothing
Which are true statements regarding economic security in older adults - AnswerIf
you were older adults will be receiving pensions in the years to come
Most older adults qualify for government income programs
Social Security income accounts for almost half of the income for the people age 65
and older
Which type of document indicates someone's wishes by creating physician orders to
be followed - AnswerPOLST
A friend asked the nurse what could be done to improve the chance of long life.
Using current biological theories of aging the nurse recommended that her friend
discussed the first with her primary healthcare provider but advises that the
approach is more likely to cause harm than good - AnswerReplacing of hormones
such as HGH DHEA
independently
2. Older adults typically remain sexually active
3. Older adults are very diverse group of people
5. Older adults suffer from depression more than younger adults
Which is true of the baby boom generation - AnswerMembers were born between
1946 and 1964
When was Medicare legislation established - Answer1960s
What is the overall percentage of senior citizen to live in an institutional setting -
Answer3%
What does the durable power of attorney for healthcare enable the healthcare agent
to do - AnswerAct only when the older adult is unable to ask for himself or herself
What is probably the most significant issue to impact the older adult and their family -
AnswerLoss of independence
A nurse is assessing an older adult who is admitted to the emergency room
accompanied by her daughter with whom she resides. What observations might
around suspicion of elder abuse - Answer1. Bruises are observed on the arms and
upper body
2. The daughter answers all questions for her mother
3. She has body odor in soiled clothing
Which are true statements regarding economic security in older adults - AnswerIf
you were older adults will be receiving pensions in the years to come
Most older adults qualify for government income programs
Social Security income accounts for almost half of the income for the people age 65
and older
Which type of document indicates someone's wishes by creating physician orders to
be followed - AnswerPOLST
A friend asked the nurse what could be done to improve the chance of long life.
Using current biological theories of aging the nurse recommended that her friend
discussed the first with her primary healthcare provider but advises that the
approach is more likely to cause harm than good - AnswerReplacing of hormones
such as HGH DHEA
