Geriatric Nursing Chapter 011 Self-Perception and Self-
Concept with Verified Answers 2023/2024
The use of external standards rather than internal values is an inadequate platform for self-worth.
The use of positive feedback and internal individual values supports a positive perception of self-
worth. correct answers 1. The nurse cautions a group of older adults that the greatest damage to self-
worth is measuring
self against:
a. internal ideals.
b. individual values.
c. external standards.
d. expressions of positive feedback. correct answer C
A
Being in control of life's choices increases and maintains a positive self-perception. correct answers 2.
The nurse is aware that a positive self-perception is largely dependent on the:
a. ability to control life's choices.
b. financial success attained in life.
c. family relationships.
d. degree of wellness.
D
Neat grooming and care in personal appearance are cardinal indicators of a positive self-image. correct
answers 3. The nurse recognizes that a major indicator of a positive self-image in an older adult living in
a
long-term care facility is:
a. feeding self independently.
b. maintaining urinary continence.
c. having family visitors every week.
d. neat grooming and wearing fresh clothing.
C
Ageism has defined the older adult as physically inept, nonproductive, and essentially unattractive.
correct answers 4. The nurse explains that older adults often resort to cosmetic surgery to maintain the
appearance
of youth and self-worth because the concept of ageism has painted old age as:
a. an inactive population of self-indulgent persons.
b. a group that has opted to isolate themselves.
c. physically inept and nonproductive.
d. an antisocial but active group.
C
, The losses of home, spouse, car, and independence in making choices are devastating blows to
someone's self-image, even if he or she has social contacts and individual needs are met. correct
answers 5. The long-term care facility nurse sees evidence that the most devastating blow to the self-
concept
of the older adult is institutional placement because persons in a long-term care facility:
a. are perceived as a single group.
b. have individual needs that are not met.
c. have lost many belongings that made up their identity.
d. have lost social contact.
A
Without an emotional support system, the older adult comes to feel unloved and unlovable. correct
answers 6. The nurse explains that the loss of emotional support of loved ones through death or
separation
makes the older adult feel:
a. unloved and unlovable.
b. angry with the isolation.
c. unworthy for attention.
d. determined to be his or her own support.
A
Placement equals rejection in the minds of many older adults, even if the placement was
unavoidable and necessary. correct answers 7. The nurse explains that long-term care facility placement
for the older adult usually makes the
older adult feel a sense of:
a. rejection.
b. safety.
c. making a fresh start.
d. immediate assistance at hand.
B
Frequent visits and calls by family and friends help maintain self-esteem and self-worth in the newly
admitted resident. correct answers 8. The admission nurse at the long-term care facility suggests that to
help the older adult make an
easier transition to relocation, the family should:
a. send cards or gifts instead of personal visits.
b. visit and call often to remind the resident that she or he is cared for.
c. limit contact for several weeks to encourage independence.
d. communicate with the long-term facility's staff to inquire about the resident's well-being.
D
Studies show that 46% of older adults who are hospitalized have symptoms of depression. correct
answers 9. The nurse takes into consideration that depression affects almost 50% of older adults who:
a. live at home with a spouse.
Concept with Verified Answers 2023/2024
The use of external standards rather than internal values is an inadequate platform for self-worth.
The use of positive feedback and internal individual values supports a positive perception of self-
worth. correct answers 1. The nurse cautions a group of older adults that the greatest damage to self-
worth is measuring
self against:
a. internal ideals.
b. individual values.
c. external standards.
d. expressions of positive feedback. correct answer C
A
Being in control of life's choices increases and maintains a positive self-perception. correct answers 2.
The nurse is aware that a positive self-perception is largely dependent on the:
a. ability to control life's choices.
b. financial success attained in life.
c. family relationships.
d. degree of wellness.
D
Neat grooming and care in personal appearance are cardinal indicators of a positive self-image. correct
answers 3. The nurse recognizes that a major indicator of a positive self-image in an older adult living in
a
long-term care facility is:
a. feeding self independently.
b. maintaining urinary continence.
c. having family visitors every week.
d. neat grooming and wearing fresh clothing.
C
Ageism has defined the older adult as physically inept, nonproductive, and essentially unattractive.
correct answers 4. The nurse explains that older adults often resort to cosmetic surgery to maintain the
appearance
of youth and self-worth because the concept of ageism has painted old age as:
a. an inactive population of self-indulgent persons.
b. a group that has opted to isolate themselves.
c. physically inept and nonproductive.
d. an antisocial but active group.
C
, The losses of home, spouse, car, and independence in making choices are devastating blows to
someone's self-image, even if he or she has social contacts and individual needs are met. correct
answers 5. The long-term care facility nurse sees evidence that the most devastating blow to the self-
concept
of the older adult is institutional placement because persons in a long-term care facility:
a. are perceived as a single group.
b. have individual needs that are not met.
c. have lost many belongings that made up their identity.
d. have lost social contact.
A
Without an emotional support system, the older adult comes to feel unloved and unlovable. correct
answers 6. The nurse explains that the loss of emotional support of loved ones through death or
separation
makes the older adult feel:
a. unloved and unlovable.
b. angry with the isolation.
c. unworthy for attention.
d. determined to be his or her own support.
A
Placement equals rejection in the minds of many older adults, even if the placement was
unavoidable and necessary. correct answers 7. The nurse explains that long-term care facility placement
for the older adult usually makes the
older adult feel a sense of:
a. rejection.
b. safety.
c. making a fresh start.
d. immediate assistance at hand.
B
Frequent visits and calls by family and friends help maintain self-esteem and self-worth in the newly
admitted resident. correct answers 8. The admission nurse at the long-term care facility suggests that to
help the older adult make an
easier transition to relocation, the family should:
a. send cards or gifts instead of personal visits.
b. visit and call often to remind the resident that she or he is cared for.
c. limit contact for several weeks to encourage independence.
d. communicate with the long-term facility's staff to inquire about the resident's well-being.
D
Studies show that 46% of older adults who are hospitalized have symptoms of depression. correct
answers 9. The nurse takes into consideration that depression affects almost 50% of older adults who:
a. live at home with a spouse.
