Gerontological Nursing Exam 1 With
Answers
The hierarchy of human needs that provides an organized framework for understanding
individuals and their concerns was developed by:ANSWERAbraham Maslow
Those individuals who are 100 to 109 years of age are known
as:ANSWERCentenarians
When established in 1935, what effect did Social Security have by setting the retirement
age at 65 years?ANSWERIt set a timeframe to describe someone as being old.
What types of effects does gender have on various aspects of aging?ANSWERWomen
usually live alone after widowhood.
A client's basic needs have been met when they:ANSWERHave been fed a warm
breakfast.
Examples of interventions to promote wellness would include all of the following
EXCEPT:
1. Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations
2. Breast cancer screenings
3. Psychiatric screenings
4. Colorectal screeningsANSWERPsychiatric Screenings
You know your client has reached a state of wellness when:ANSWER*As a 91 year old,
he still enjoys going out to dinner and dancing.
*He bowls every week with his friends.
*He still likes to go with his wife to the grocery store, although he has hip pain and uses
a walker.
*I am a devout Christian and believe that my God is with me always. I am not afraid of
dying.
As a nurse, you know that sleep and rest are physiological and mental necessities for
survival. Which of the following statements is incorrect about rest and sleep?
* Sleep is a basic need.
* Sleep occupies one half of our lives.
* Rest occurs with sleep.
* Deprivation of sleep may adversely affect older adults.ANSWERSleep occupies one
half of our lives.
For an older adult client who is having trouble sleeping at night, you would implement all
the following EXCEPT:
, Sleep restriction therapy
Relaxation therapy
Soft music
Administration of a sedativeANSWERAdministration of a sedative
You want to encourage your older adult client to exercise and recommend all the
following EXCEPT:
One hour a day of moderate intensity aerobic activity
Muscle strengthening activities
Stretching and balance exercises
Playing with the Wii gameANSWEROne hour a day of moderate intensity aerobic
activity
Regular recurrence of certain phenomena in cycles of approximately 24 hours defines
which one of the following?ANSWERCircadian Rhythm
When assessing an older adult client about his sleeping patterns at home, you will
ask:ANSWERWhat time do you go to bed?
Do you have any specific rituals at bedtime?
What is the room environment?
How many times do you wake up at night?
Which one of the following statements about biological theories in aging is incorrect?
Most theories can be proved.
Each theory provides a clue to the aging process.
Theories are useful as points of reference.
A theory remains a reasonable explanation until someone finds it to be
incorrect.ANSWERMost theories can be proved
You realize an older adult woman does not understand how to maintain healthy bones
and muscles when she makes which one of the following statements?ANSWERMy
spouse loves to walk every evening and encourages me to go along, but I am just too
tired to do so
An older adult client has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Which of the following would you suggest to your client?
Annual influenza immunizations
Annual fecal tests
Annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening
Limiting smoking to one pack per dayANSWERAnnual influenza immunizations
An older adult client has fallen in his yard, resulting in a 4-inch laceration on his forearm.
As the home health nurse caring for him, you need to reassure him that:ANSWERThe
healing process will begin immediately
Answers
The hierarchy of human needs that provides an organized framework for understanding
individuals and their concerns was developed by:ANSWERAbraham Maslow
Those individuals who are 100 to 109 years of age are known
as:ANSWERCentenarians
When established in 1935, what effect did Social Security have by setting the retirement
age at 65 years?ANSWERIt set a timeframe to describe someone as being old.
What types of effects does gender have on various aspects of aging?ANSWERWomen
usually live alone after widowhood.
A client's basic needs have been met when they:ANSWERHave been fed a warm
breakfast.
Examples of interventions to promote wellness would include all of the following
EXCEPT:
1. Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations
2. Breast cancer screenings
3. Psychiatric screenings
4. Colorectal screeningsANSWERPsychiatric Screenings
You know your client has reached a state of wellness when:ANSWER*As a 91 year old,
he still enjoys going out to dinner and dancing.
*He bowls every week with his friends.
*He still likes to go with his wife to the grocery store, although he has hip pain and uses
a walker.
*I am a devout Christian and believe that my God is with me always. I am not afraid of
dying.
As a nurse, you know that sleep and rest are physiological and mental necessities for
survival. Which of the following statements is incorrect about rest and sleep?
* Sleep is a basic need.
* Sleep occupies one half of our lives.
* Rest occurs with sleep.
* Deprivation of sleep may adversely affect older adults.ANSWERSleep occupies one
half of our lives.
For an older adult client who is having trouble sleeping at night, you would implement all
the following EXCEPT:
, Sleep restriction therapy
Relaxation therapy
Soft music
Administration of a sedativeANSWERAdministration of a sedative
You want to encourage your older adult client to exercise and recommend all the
following EXCEPT:
One hour a day of moderate intensity aerobic activity
Muscle strengthening activities
Stretching and balance exercises
Playing with the Wii gameANSWEROne hour a day of moderate intensity aerobic
activity
Regular recurrence of certain phenomena in cycles of approximately 24 hours defines
which one of the following?ANSWERCircadian Rhythm
When assessing an older adult client about his sleeping patterns at home, you will
ask:ANSWERWhat time do you go to bed?
Do you have any specific rituals at bedtime?
What is the room environment?
How many times do you wake up at night?
Which one of the following statements about biological theories in aging is incorrect?
Most theories can be proved.
Each theory provides a clue to the aging process.
Theories are useful as points of reference.
A theory remains a reasonable explanation until someone finds it to be
incorrect.ANSWERMost theories can be proved
You realize an older adult woman does not understand how to maintain healthy bones
and muscles when she makes which one of the following statements?ANSWERMy
spouse loves to walk every evening and encourages me to go along, but I am just too
tired to do so
An older adult client has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Which of the following would you suggest to your client?
Annual influenza immunizations
Annual fecal tests
Annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening
Limiting smoking to one pack per dayANSWERAnnual influenza immunizations
An older adult client has fallen in his yard, resulting in a 4-inch laceration on his forearm.
As the home health nurse caring for him, you need to reassure him that:ANSWERThe
healing process will begin immediately
