PrepU Foundations of Gerontology and Theories of Aging.

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Question 1 See full question 1m 53sF
A nurse is providing care to a group of older adults who attend activities at the local
senior center. When interacting with the group, the nurse notes that more of the women
than men live alone. Which phenomena would the nurse most likely attribute to this
situation?
You Selected:

● Women tend to live longer than men and marry men older than themselves.
Correct response:

● Women tend to live longer than men and marry men older than themselves.

Question 2 See full question 2m 40s


A nursing care aide employed on a medical unit of a hospital expresses frustration that
“old people get sick so much more often than young people.” Which response by the
nurse would be most appropriate?
You Selected:

● "Actually, older adults experience fewer acute illnesses than younger people, it's
just that they tend to take longer to recover from them."
Correct response:

● "Actually, older adults experience fewer acute illnesses than younger people, it's
just that they tend to take longer to recover from them."
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Question 3 See full question 53s
A magazine geared toward older adult women contains an advertisement for an anti-
wrinkle cream purported to remove wrinkles caused by the drying effects of years of
soap use. A client asks the nurse, “Do you think this will work?” The nurse responds to
the client, explaining that the wrinkling of facial skin in old age results primarily from
which event?
You Selected:

● Repeated exposure to ultraviolet light
Correct response:

● Repeated exposure to ultraviolet light

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Question 4 See full question 26s
A nurse is employed in an assisted living facility. An older female resident of the facility
has expressed a fear that her decreased mobility will make her increasingly dependent
on her daughter. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate to address
the resident's concerns?
You Selected:

● "Many older adults have similar concerns. We can work together to keep you
independent for as long as possible."
Correct response:

● "Many older adults have similar concerns. We can work together to keep you
independent for as long as possible."
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Question 5 See full question 37s
A nurse at a long-term care facility is providing orientation to a group of newly hired
nurses. During the orientation, the nurse determines that the group has a clear
understanding about the older adult population based on which statement?
You Selected:

● "Older adults are still interested in sex."
Correct response:

● "Older adults are still interested in sex."
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Question 6 See full question 15s
A 67-year-old male client comes to the clinic for an evaluation. When obtaining the
client’s history, a report of which finding would the nurse most likely identify as a
common age-related issue?
You Selected:

● Frequent urination
Correct response:

● Frequent urination
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Question 7 See full question 55s

,The nurse recognizes that which statement is true about older adults?
You Selected:

● Perceived age is a poor indicator of individual health status.
Correct response:

● age describes physical, psychological, and social aspects of aging.


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Question 8 See full question 34s
When reviewing the demographic data in a new 74-year-old female client's chart, what
finding is most likely?
You Selected:en reviewing theories of aging, the nurse should recognize which accurate
explanation?

● Widowed for 3 years
Correct response:

● Widowed for 3 years




Question 9 See full question 16s
When obtaining the health history from an 80-year-old female, the nurse discovers that
the client has been exposed repeatedly to ultraviolet light in her younger years. Which
assessment finding would be most likely attributable to this risk factor?
You Selected:

● Mole changes
Correct response:

● Mole changes
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Question 10 See full question 1m 26s
An 80-year-old male whose wife passed away two years ago has a busy schedule that
includes golfing, bowling, dining out, and singing in the church choir. What is the nurse's
best interpretation of this client's lifestyle?

, You Selected:

● The client is exhibiting survivor competencies of aging
Correct response:

● The client is exhibiting survivor competencies of aging


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Question 11 See full question 37s
The experienced gerontological nurse should provide further teaching when a new
nurse makes which statement?
You Selected:

● Most baby boomers did not have children and do not have much support.
Correct response:

● Most baby boomers did not have children and do not have much support.
Explanation:
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Question 12 See full question 57s
How can the gerontologic nurse best advocate for older adult benefits?
You Selected:

● Suggest spending limits appropriated for older adult care.
Correct response:

● Endorse cost-containment efforts that maximize welfare of older adults.
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Question 13 See full question 28s
What factor should the nurse consider when planning care for older minority clients?
You Selected:

● These clients may have lower-than-average levels of health and function.
Correct response:

● These clients may have lower-than-average levels of health and function.
Explanation: