1. When preparing an educational program focused on chronic illnesses that at least
a third of theolder adult population is likely to experience, the nurse includes
information on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. The benefit of aquatic exercise
b. Signs and symptoms of cataracts
c. Ways to control sodium intake
d. Latest technologic interventions for hearing loss
e. The effects of exercise on cardiovascular health
ANS: A, C, E
The most common chronic problems in 2002 were heart disease, cancer, stroke,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Alzheimer disease, and diabetes.
These exercise programs can have a positive influence on these common
conditions. Cataracts and hearing lossare not included.
DIF: Understanding (Comprehension) REF: Page 125
OBJ: 7-1TOP: Teaching-Learning MSC: Health
Promotion
2. The doctor is educating an 80-year-old patient regarding a newly
prescribed medication. Thenurses teaching strategies include which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Using pictures to show how the medication should be stored
b. Asking the patient to use his own words to describe the medications
possible sideeffects
c. Avoiding written instruction in favor of verbal, face-to-face communication
d. Delivering the information using a slow, deliberate manner of speech
e. Repeating the information at least three times during the
a third of theolder adult population is likely to experience, the nurse includes
information on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. The benefit of aquatic exercise
b. Signs and symptoms of cataracts
c. Ways to control sodium intake
d. Latest technologic interventions for hearing loss
e. The effects of exercise on cardiovascular health
ANS: A, C, E
The most common chronic problems in 2002 were heart disease, cancer, stroke,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Alzheimer disease, and diabetes.
These exercise programs can have a positive influence on these common
conditions. Cataracts and hearing lossare not included.
DIF: Understanding (Comprehension) REF: Page 125
OBJ: 7-1TOP: Teaching-Learning MSC: Health
Promotion
2. The doctor is educating an 80-year-old patient regarding a newly
prescribed medication. Thenurses teaching strategies include which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Using pictures to show how the medication should be stored
b. Asking the patient to use his own words to describe the medications
possible sideeffects
c. Avoiding written instruction in favor of verbal, face-to-face communication
d. Delivering the information using a slow, deliberate manner of speech
e. Repeating the information at least three times during the
