Nursing 388 Midterm Review Questions with
Complete Solutions
Health Promotion Interventions Correct Answer-Benefits of regular
exercise
Optimal Nutritional intake
Use of stress-reduction methods
Fostering healthy relationships
Self-wellness actions
Attending to spiritual growth
Engaging in holistic wellness practices
Communication with older adults Correct Answer-Attentive listing
Autherntic presence
Nonjudgmental attitude
Cultural Competence
Clarifying
Giving information
Seeking validation or understanding
Keeping focus
Using open-ended questions
Inappropriate or ineffective communication can cause: Correct Answer-
decreased function
miscommunication
,depression
falls loss of self-esteem
safety risks
cognitive decline
Things to avoid while communicating with older adults Correct Answer-
Offering cliche responses
Giving advice
Answering your own questions
giving excessive praise or reprimands
defending against a complain
using parenting approaches or behaviours
elder-speak
Hearing Aids Correct Answer-Personal amplifying system (microphone,
amplifier, loudspeaker)
Cochlear Implants Correct Answer-Surgically implanted in the mastoid
bone behind the ear. Electronically stimulates cochlea, setting the cilia in
motion, transmitting impuleses along the auditory nerve to the brain's
hearing centre.
Assisted Listening Devices Correct Answer-Enhance face-to-face
communication, understanding of speech in large rooms i.e. theatres,
telephones, listeing to tv
, Strategies for communication with a hearing impairment Correct
Answer-Tone and level (moderate speed speech)
Positioning (face them at their level)
Environment (reduce noise, lighting)
Non Verbal (gestures, pictures)
Verify (clarify questions, pausing restate with different words).
What to do when encountering visual impairment in the elderly Correct
Answer-Assess for visual changes
Provide appropriate teaching and referrals for prevention and treatment
of visual impairment
Strategies for Communication with visual impairment Correct Answer-
Insulin delivery systems
Talking clocks/watches
Large-print books, books on CD
Magnifiers
Telescopes (handheld or mounted on eyeglasses)
Electronic magnification through closed-circuit television or computer
software
Software that converts text into artificial voice output (talking books)
Aphasia Correct Answer-Impairment of language, affecting the
production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write
Complete Solutions
Health Promotion Interventions Correct Answer-Benefits of regular
exercise
Optimal Nutritional intake
Use of stress-reduction methods
Fostering healthy relationships
Self-wellness actions
Attending to spiritual growth
Engaging in holistic wellness practices
Communication with older adults Correct Answer-Attentive listing
Autherntic presence
Nonjudgmental attitude
Cultural Competence
Clarifying
Giving information
Seeking validation or understanding
Keeping focus
Using open-ended questions
Inappropriate or ineffective communication can cause: Correct Answer-
decreased function
miscommunication
,depression
falls loss of self-esteem
safety risks
cognitive decline
Things to avoid while communicating with older adults Correct Answer-
Offering cliche responses
Giving advice
Answering your own questions
giving excessive praise or reprimands
defending against a complain
using parenting approaches or behaviours
elder-speak
Hearing Aids Correct Answer-Personal amplifying system (microphone,
amplifier, loudspeaker)
Cochlear Implants Correct Answer-Surgically implanted in the mastoid
bone behind the ear. Electronically stimulates cochlea, setting the cilia in
motion, transmitting impuleses along the auditory nerve to the brain's
hearing centre.
Assisted Listening Devices Correct Answer-Enhance face-to-face
communication, understanding of speech in large rooms i.e. theatres,
telephones, listeing to tv
, Strategies for communication with a hearing impairment Correct
Answer-Tone and level (moderate speed speech)
Positioning (face them at their level)
Environment (reduce noise, lighting)
Non Verbal (gestures, pictures)
Verify (clarify questions, pausing restate with different words).
What to do when encountering visual impairment in the elderly Correct
Answer-Assess for visual changes
Provide appropriate teaching and referrals for prevention and treatment
of visual impairment
Strategies for Communication with visual impairment Correct Answer-
Insulin delivery systems
Talking clocks/watches
Large-print books, books on CD
Magnifiers
Telescopes (handheld or mounted on eyeglasses)
Electronic magnification through closed-circuit television or computer
software
Software that converts text into artificial voice output (talking books)
Aphasia Correct Answer-Impairment of language, affecting the
production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write
