WGU C475 CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
2022/2023(DETAILED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
Which element is part of psychosocial well-being for an older adult? (correct answers)Engagement with
others
How should a nurse greet Estelle Bartlett, a petite, widowed elder, on the first home visit? (correct
answers)"Mrs. Bartlett, I'm your nurse Clara Jones."
What might be an important aspect of an individualized care plan for a low income, depressed
community-dwelling elder who is treated with an antidepressant and has favorite pastimes of reading,
cooking, and spending time with grandchildren? (correct answers)A library card
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 nurse suggest to the elder and family first? (correct
answers)Taking painting classes at the senior center
An elder 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 two steps should the nurse take in
order to prevent a recurrence?
Choose 2 answers (correct answers)Ask the drug company for help
Investigate eligibility for the Medicaid program
An 85-year-old widow, living alone, tripped over her beloved dog and broke her leg.
, Which action should the home-care nurse recommend regarding the dog? (correct answers)Find out the
elder's ideas
What is an effective way to communicate with an older adult living with dementia? (correct
answers)Approach in a non-threatening manner
Older women experience bone loss, which makes them more susceptible to hip fracture.
How should an environment change after a hip-fracture repair? (correct answers)Raise the toilet seat
A vigorous recent widower visited his primary care team and stated that he was lonely.
Which recommendation should the team make for this patient? (correct answers)Finding a new
relationship
Which lighting feature in most nursing homes compromises elder adults' ability to function? (correct
answers)Glare
The assessment of which factor in the home environment is required for a client with mobility
problems? (correct answers)Presence of stairs or other obstacles
A home-care nurse visits an elder living with dementia whose spouse is providing care. The nurse notices
a restraint sitting in the chair.
What is the most important thing the nurse should do? (correct answers)Help the spouse plan care
without using restraints
2022/2023(DETAILED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
Which element is part of psychosocial well-being for an older adult? (correct answers)Engagement with
others
How should a nurse greet Estelle Bartlett, a petite, widowed elder, on the first home visit? (correct
answers)"Mrs. Bartlett, I'm your nurse Clara Jones."
What might be an important aspect of an individualized care plan for a low income, depressed
community-dwelling elder who is treated with an antidepressant and has favorite pastimes of reading,
cooking, and spending time with grandchildren? (correct answers)A library card
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 nurse suggest to the elder and family first? (correct
answers)Taking painting classes at the senior center
An elder 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 two steps should the nurse take in
order to prevent a recurrence?
Choose 2 answers (correct answers)Ask the drug company for help
Investigate eligibility for the Medicaid program
An 85-year-old widow, living alone, tripped over her beloved dog and broke her leg.
, Which action should the home-care nurse recommend regarding the dog? (correct answers)Find out the
elder's ideas
What is an effective way to communicate with an older adult living with dementia? (correct
answers)Approach in a non-threatening manner
Older women experience bone loss, which makes them more susceptible to hip fracture.
How should an environment change after a hip-fracture repair? (correct answers)Raise the toilet seat
A vigorous recent widower visited his primary care team and stated that he was lonely.
Which recommendation should the team make for this patient? (correct answers)Finding a new
relationship
Which lighting feature in most nursing homes compromises elder adults' ability to function? (correct
answers)Glare
The assessment of which factor in the home environment is required for a client with mobility
problems? (correct answers)Presence of stairs or other obstacles
A home-care nurse visits an elder living with dementia whose spouse is providing care. The nurse notices
a restraint sitting in the chair.
What is the most important thing the nurse should do? (correct answers)Help the spouse plan care
without using restraints
