BASIC GERIATRICS UNITS 1,2,3 LATEST
EXAM(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) A+
GRADED
international_____ occurs whinny person deliberately plans to mistreat or harm another person.
ABUSE
The group responsible for the rapid growth in the older adult population is the group known as the
_______.
BABY BOOMERS
Population size, distribution, and vital statistics would be included in the statistical study of human
populations known as_____.
DEMOGRAPHICS
_____ is the medical specialty that deals with the physiology of aging and with the diagnosis and
treatment of diseases affecting older adults.
GERIATRICS
Nurses are _______ of elder abuse, which means it is against the law if you suspect elder abuse and
do not report it.
MANDATED REPORTERS
_____ is a passive form of abuse in which caregivers fail to provide for the needs of the older person
under their care.
NEGLECT
_____ allows the primary caregiver to have time away from the demands of caregiving, thereby
decreasing stress and risk for abuse.
RESPITE
Citizens of the United States (US) have a relatively lower life expectancy (US ranks 42nd of 223
countries, according to the Central Intelligence Agency). Higher levels of accidental and violent
deaths, obesity, relatively high infant mortality, and the high cost of health care may be contributing
factors. How can nurses intervene to decrease the impact of these factors that adversely affect life
expectancy in the US?
The nurse can help decrease the impact of these factors by educating the patients. To motivate and
encourage them to take a "health life-style" aspect.
Describe the type of older adult who would be an appropriate candidate for a skilled care facility.
If the patient requires daily nursing care, assistance with daily living activities, and therapy services.
The patient is an appropriate candidate for skilled care.
Explain what happens to women in their forties and fifties who are part of the "sandwich" generation.
They are between the obligation of taking care of their aging parents. Their parents may be ill, or are
unable to perform various tasks, or need financial help. These women are caring for children and
older relatives.
,The home health nurse is talking to an older adult patient who is considering the option of a reverse
mortgage. What facts could the nurse discuss with the patient about this option?
That there are CONS to a reverse mortgage such as the interest will increase loans and fees overtime.
They would have fewer assists to leave as inheritance to their children.
Identify signs of abuse that the nurse could see among older adult patients.
Injuries, bruises, cuts, broken bones, malnutrition, poor hygiene, significant weight loss, signs of
anxiety, depression, or concussion.
What could the charge nurse of a long-term care facility do to decrease incidents of abuse of patients
by staffmembers?
Improve staff training to identify and defuse potential abuse situations. The charge nurse can also try
to create a positive work environment with a full staffing team.
Which personal behavior is a demonstration of gerontophobia?
a 43-year-old woman wears her teenage daughter's clothes
Several nursing students are discussing career options. Which student statement demonstrates
ageism?
"working with older adults could be rewarding, but I couldn't really use all of my skills"
An older adult widow who lives alone in her own home is having difficulty with driving, grocery
shopping, cooking, and home maintenance. What type of living arrangement would be most suitable
for her?
Assisted Living
An older adult patient is having an argument with her daughter. Which statement represents the
most significant issue that older adult patients and their families must face?
"You can't tell me what to do. I'm your mother."
The police bring an older adult patient to the hospital because he was wandering in the street and
unable to remember his address. His clothing is soiled and he appears malnourished and dehydrated.
What would the nurse do first?
Notify social services about potential abuse and/or neglect.
An older adult suffers a stroke and arrives in the emergency department in a comatose state. Several
days later, the patient remains in a coma with a poor prognosis. Family members are distraught and
cannot agree on how to proceed. What is the best action to help the family to reach consensus?
Help the family to review the patient's living will to find out what the patient would want
_____ therapy is a proposed method of neutralizing free radicals, which may contribute to aging and
disease processes.
ANTIOXIDANT
_____ theories of aging attempt to explain the physical changes of aging.
, BIOLOGIC
______ are unstable molecules produced by the body during the normal processes of respiration and
metabolism or following exposure to radiation and pollution.
FREE RADICALS
The premise of the ____ theory is that there is an increase in autoimmune diseases and allergies with
aging, because of the changes in the immune system.
IMMUNOLOGIC
The disengagement theory and the activity there are the two examples of ____ theory.
PSYCHOSOCIAL
There is no single unified rationale for why we age or why different people lie for different lengths of
time, but ____ help to explain and give some logical order to our observations.
THEORIES
In your own words, explain why theories of aging are important to nursing practice.
Theories are created and used to explain and organize observations of what happens in the world
around us. Nurses use biopsychosocial theories to understand patients, to improve care, and do
research.
Identify one of the biologic theories of aging that you would like to know more about and describe
why that theory appeals to you.
Various programmed theories allow for some predictability in changes of aging, coping and adoption
skills would be encouraged.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of antioxidants therapy.
Supplements are available at a reasonable price, but there is a potential for problems because high
doses of antioxidants may cause more harm than be beneficial. There is no proof that antioxidants are
effective; but consuming fruits and vegetables these nutrients would be on the safer side.
Discuss some of the limitations of hormone therapy.
Hormone therapy may cause more harm than benefits. Hormone therapy requires a prescription or
supervised medical administration, which is most likely to not be covered by health insurance.
A 53-year-old woman (5′2″ and 120 pounds) tells you that she has decided to follow a calorie-
restricted diet to improve longevity. What could you tell her?
Inform the patient that she is not overweight and advise her to consult a nutritionist or her health
care provider to ensure that adequate nutrition is maintained.
Discuss two or three reasons that may contribute to the older adult's personal decision to try
nutritional supplements.
Many nutritional supplements are marketed as "natural" remedies to may enhance their nutritional
status. Also many older and younger patients will take over-the-counter for adequate health care
natural supplements are most always more affordable than prescriptions.
EXAM(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) A+
GRADED
international_____ occurs whinny person deliberately plans to mistreat or harm another person.
ABUSE
The group responsible for the rapid growth in the older adult population is the group known as the
_______.
BABY BOOMERS
Population size, distribution, and vital statistics would be included in the statistical study of human
populations known as_____.
DEMOGRAPHICS
_____ is the medical specialty that deals with the physiology of aging and with the diagnosis and
treatment of diseases affecting older adults.
GERIATRICS
Nurses are _______ of elder abuse, which means it is against the law if you suspect elder abuse and
do not report it.
MANDATED REPORTERS
_____ is a passive form of abuse in which caregivers fail to provide for the needs of the older person
under their care.
NEGLECT
_____ allows the primary caregiver to have time away from the demands of caregiving, thereby
decreasing stress and risk for abuse.
RESPITE
Citizens of the United States (US) have a relatively lower life expectancy (US ranks 42nd of 223
countries, according to the Central Intelligence Agency). Higher levels of accidental and violent
deaths, obesity, relatively high infant mortality, and the high cost of health care may be contributing
factors. How can nurses intervene to decrease the impact of these factors that adversely affect life
expectancy in the US?
The nurse can help decrease the impact of these factors by educating the patients. To motivate and
encourage them to take a "health life-style" aspect.
Describe the type of older adult who would be an appropriate candidate for a skilled care facility.
If the patient requires daily nursing care, assistance with daily living activities, and therapy services.
The patient is an appropriate candidate for skilled care.
Explain what happens to women in their forties and fifties who are part of the "sandwich" generation.
They are between the obligation of taking care of their aging parents. Their parents may be ill, or are
unable to perform various tasks, or need financial help. These women are caring for children and
older relatives.
,The home health nurse is talking to an older adult patient who is considering the option of a reverse
mortgage. What facts could the nurse discuss with the patient about this option?
That there are CONS to a reverse mortgage such as the interest will increase loans and fees overtime.
They would have fewer assists to leave as inheritance to their children.
Identify signs of abuse that the nurse could see among older adult patients.
Injuries, bruises, cuts, broken bones, malnutrition, poor hygiene, significant weight loss, signs of
anxiety, depression, or concussion.
What could the charge nurse of a long-term care facility do to decrease incidents of abuse of patients
by staffmembers?
Improve staff training to identify and defuse potential abuse situations. The charge nurse can also try
to create a positive work environment with a full staffing team.
Which personal behavior is a demonstration of gerontophobia?
a 43-year-old woman wears her teenage daughter's clothes
Several nursing students are discussing career options. Which student statement demonstrates
ageism?
"working with older adults could be rewarding, but I couldn't really use all of my skills"
An older adult widow who lives alone in her own home is having difficulty with driving, grocery
shopping, cooking, and home maintenance. What type of living arrangement would be most suitable
for her?
Assisted Living
An older adult patient is having an argument with her daughter. Which statement represents the
most significant issue that older adult patients and their families must face?
"You can't tell me what to do. I'm your mother."
The police bring an older adult patient to the hospital because he was wandering in the street and
unable to remember his address. His clothing is soiled and he appears malnourished and dehydrated.
What would the nurse do first?
Notify social services about potential abuse and/or neglect.
An older adult suffers a stroke and arrives in the emergency department in a comatose state. Several
days later, the patient remains in a coma with a poor prognosis. Family members are distraught and
cannot agree on how to proceed. What is the best action to help the family to reach consensus?
Help the family to review the patient's living will to find out what the patient would want
_____ therapy is a proposed method of neutralizing free radicals, which may contribute to aging and
disease processes.
ANTIOXIDANT
_____ theories of aging attempt to explain the physical changes of aging.
, BIOLOGIC
______ are unstable molecules produced by the body during the normal processes of respiration and
metabolism or following exposure to radiation and pollution.
FREE RADICALS
The premise of the ____ theory is that there is an increase in autoimmune diseases and allergies with
aging, because of the changes in the immune system.
IMMUNOLOGIC
The disengagement theory and the activity there are the two examples of ____ theory.
PSYCHOSOCIAL
There is no single unified rationale for why we age or why different people lie for different lengths of
time, but ____ help to explain and give some logical order to our observations.
THEORIES
In your own words, explain why theories of aging are important to nursing practice.
Theories are created and used to explain and organize observations of what happens in the world
around us. Nurses use biopsychosocial theories to understand patients, to improve care, and do
research.
Identify one of the biologic theories of aging that you would like to know more about and describe
why that theory appeals to you.
Various programmed theories allow for some predictability in changes of aging, coping and adoption
skills would be encouraged.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of antioxidants therapy.
Supplements are available at a reasonable price, but there is a potential for problems because high
doses of antioxidants may cause more harm than be beneficial. There is no proof that antioxidants are
effective; but consuming fruits and vegetables these nutrients would be on the safer side.
Discuss some of the limitations of hormone therapy.
Hormone therapy may cause more harm than benefits. Hormone therapy requires a prescription or
supervised medical administration, which is most likely to not be covered by health insurance.
A 53-year-old woman (5′2″ and 120 pounds) tells you that she has decided to follow a calorie-
restricted diet to improve longevity. What could you tell her?
Inform the patient that she is not overweight and advise her to consult a nutritionist or her health
care provider to ensure that adequate nutrition is maintained.
Discuss two or three reasons that may contribute to the older adult's personal decision to try
nutritional supplements.
Many nutritional supplements are marketed as "natural" remedies to may enhance their nutritional
status. Also many older and younger patients will take over-the-counter for adequate health care
natural supplements are most always more affordable than prescriptions.
