PRE-ASSESSMENT: CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT PFFV

Attempt #1 Status: Passed 1. Which element is part of psychosocial well-being for an older adult? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Avoidance of chronic disease Avoidance of disability Looking like a younger person Engagement with others 2. How should a healthcare professional greet Estelle Bartlett, a petite, widowed elder, on the first home visit? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER “Hi sweetie, I’m a healthcare professional, Clara Jones.” “Good morning, Estelle, I’m a healthcare professional Clara Jones.” “Hi dear, I’m a healthcare professional Clara Jones.” “Mrs. Bartlett, I’m a healthcare professional Clara Jones.” 3. What might be an important aspect of an individualized care plan for an older adult with a low income and who is depressed, lives in a community, is treated with an antidepressant, and has favorite pastimes of reading, cooking, and spending time with grandchildren? A library card Improved sleep Improved nutrition A daily walk 4. A talented, accomplished, and very active elder wanted to take up painting after retirement. A recent stroke compromised the elder's short-term memory severely. Which community-based program should the healthcare professional suggest to the elder and family first? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Swimming in the neighborhood pool Taking memory-enhancer classes at the senior center Walking to a neighborhood church Taking painting classes at the senior center 5. An older patient missed an arthritis clinic appointment because the patient could not afford the pain medication. After first meeting the patient's immediate medication needs, which steps should the healthcare professional take in order to prevent a recurrence? Select all that apply