ADH 2 Topic 2: Gerontological Nursing Actual Exam |
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An adult son is taking his father home to live with him after being discharged
from the skilled care unit. The son and his wife are familiar with caring for older
adults as they have already cared for the wife's father before he passed away.
What should the gerontological nurse first do to prepare this family for
discharge?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Assess the son and daughter-in-law's knowledge and skill level.
Which internet sites offer evidence-based guidelines when researching
gerontological nursing? Select all that apply.
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
- www.guideline.gov
-www.hartfordign.org
-www.cochrane.org
The charge nurse on a gerontological unit must intervene when making which
observation?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Nurses are discussing a client's intake and output results in the hallway.
The nurse would expect which older client to exhibit adequate self-care
knowledge?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Client teaching his neighbor how to properly change a wound dressing
,When implementing a plan of care addressing constipation for an older adult,
what nursing actions are required when partially assisting the client rather than
acting for the client? (Select all that apply.)
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
-Guide the selection of a diet high in roughage and fluids.
-Assist with exercises to promote peristalsis.
Which statement is true about nursing care of older adults?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Acute care nurses need to know best practices for geriatric care.
What type of holistic nursing intervention is the nurse demonstrating when
teaching simple exercises to prevent complications for the client who is not
tolerating movement and activity?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Strengthening self-care capacity
A gerontological nurse has not taken care of herself during a 12-hour shift. She
has not taken time to pray as she usually does before work, has not voided,
participated in gossip, and allowed a co-worker's negative attitude to affect her
mood. Which lack of self-care activity is priority?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Not voiding
An older gerontological nurse is contemplating retirement. Which self-care
method is most effective to allow this nurse to reflect on her career?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Journaling
An older adult has left-sided weakness following a stroke. How should the
gerontological nurse initially promote optimal health and wellness?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Assess mobility limitations.
,The nurse wants to spend more time on developing relationships. Which
statement should the nurse use when explaining this intention to the manager at
work?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
"I will only work one overtime shift per month."
The nurse plans an educational session for family caregivers. What should the
nurse consider when planning this program?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
strategize ways to engage the learners in the program
The nurse schedules a 3-day weekend to go to a mountain resort. What should
the nurse take when packing for the weekend?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
comfortable clothes
An older client is admitted for treatment of a chronic health problem. Which
action should the nurse take if functioning in the role of caregiver?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
assess current status
The nurse is frustrated with constantly thinking about things that have to be
done. What self-care activity might be helpful to this nurse?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
meditation
The nurse is concerned about an older client returning home alone after
recovering from hip replacement surgery. What should the nurse do to support
this client's needs?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
talk with the client about plans to meet self-care needs
The staff development trainer reviews the concept of holistic care with a group
of new graduate nurses. Which statement indicates that additional information
about this concept is required?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
, "It reduces the amount of work when giving care."
The nurse sits down when talking with an older client who is explaining a new
symptom. Which healing behavior is the nurse demonstrating?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
presence
The staff development instructor prepares information about aging for a group
of newly hired graduate nurses to staff the gerontological care area. What
should the nurse emphasize as a principle of this type of nursing practice?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Various factors influence the aging process
During a home visit the nurse determines that an older client who lives alone is
not capable of living safely in the home. Despite discussing this, the client
adamantly refuses to relocate or leave the home environment. What action
should the nurse take?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Notify the health care provider about the situation
The nurse is caring for an 81-year-old man whose current hospital admission
has been prompted by an exacerbation of his chronic renal failure. The nurse is
aware of the importance of fostering his wellness, a goal that can be achieved
by emphasizing which of the following?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Exploring the client's abilities and strengths
Which of the following statements best captures the typical character of health
problems in the lives of older adults?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Most older adults experience an interplay between a number of chronic
conditions and occasional acute health problems.
As part of the orientation for nurses new to the palliative care unit, the nurse is
teaching new graduates about the nature of palliative care. Which of the
following statements by the new nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
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An adult son is taking his father home to live with him after being discharged
from the skilled care unit. The son and his wife are familiar with caring for older
adults as they have already cared for the wife's father before he passed away.
What should the gerontological nurse first do to prepare this family for
discharge?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Assess the son and daughter-in-law's knowledge and skill level.
Which internet sites offer evidence-based guidelines when researching
gerontological nursing? Select all that apply.
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
- www.guideline.gov
-www.hartfordign.org
-www.cochrane.org
The charge nurse on a gerontological unit must intervene when making which
observation?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Nurses are discussing a client's intake and output results in the hallway.
The nurse would expect which older client to exhibit adequate self-care
knowledge?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Client teaching his neighbor how to properly change a wound dressing
,When implementing a plan of care addressing constipation for an older adult,
what nursing actions are required when partially assisting the client rather than
acting for the client? (Select all that apply.)
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
-Guide the selection of a diet high in roughage and fluids.
-Assist with exercises to promote peristalsis.
Which statement is true about nursing care of older adults?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Acute care nurses need to know best practices for geriatric care.
What type of holistic nursing intervention is the nurse demonstrating when
teaching simple exercises to prevent complications for the client who is not
tolerating movement and activity?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Strengthening self-care capacity
A gerontological nurse has not taken care of herself during a 12-hour shift. She
has not taken time to pray as she usually does before work, has not voided,
participated in gossip, and allowed a co-worker's negative attitude to affect her
mood. Which lack of self-care activity is priority?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Not voiding
An older gerontological nurse is contemplating retirement. Which self-care
method is most effective to allow this nurse to reflect on her career?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Journaling
An older adult has left-sided weakness following a stroke. How should the
gerontological nurse initially promote optimal health and wellness?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Assess mobility limitations.
,The nurse wants to spend more time on developing relationships. Which
statement should the nurse use when explaining this intention to the manager at
work?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
"I will only work one overtime shift per month."
The nurse plans an educational session for family caregivers. What should the
nurse consider when planning this program?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
strategize ways to engage the learners in the program
The nurse schedules a 3-day weekend to go to a mountain resort. What should
the nurse take when packing for the weekend?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
comfortable clothes
An older client is admitted for treatment of a chronic health problem. Which
action should the nurse take if functioning in the role of caregiver?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
assess current status
The nurse is frustrated with constantly thinking about things that have to be
done. What self-care activity might be helpful to this nurse?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
meditation
The nurse is concerned about an older client returning home alone after
recovering from hip replacement surgery. What should the nurse do to support
this client's needs?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
talk with the client about plans to meet self-care needs
The staff development trainer reviews the concept of holistic care with a group
of new graduate nurses. Which statement indicates that additional information
about this concept is required?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
, "It reduces the amount of work when giving care."
The nurse sits down when talking with an older client who is explaining a new
symptom. Which healing behavior is the nurse demonstrating?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
presence
The staff development instructor prepares information about aging for a group
of newly hired graduate nurses to staff the gerontological care area. What
should the nurse emphasize as a principle of this type of nursing practice?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Various factors influence the aging process
During a home visit the nurse determines that an older client who lives alone is
not capable of living safely in the home. Despite discussing this, the client
adamantly refuses to relocate or leave the home environment. What action
should the nurse take?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Notify the health care provider about the situation
The nurse is caring for an 81-year-old man whose current hospital admission
has been prompted by an exacerbation of his chronic renal failure. The nurse is
aware of the importance of fostering his wellness, a goal that can be achieved
by emphasizing which of the following?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Exploring the client's abilities and strengths
Which of the following statements best captures the typical character of health
problems in the lives of older adults?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
Most older adults experience an interplay between a number of chronic
conditions and occasional acute health problems.
As part of the orientation for nurses new to the palliative care unit, the nurse is
teaching new graduates about the nature of palliative care. Which of the
following statements by the new nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
CORRECT ANSWER:<<
