C475 (Care of the Older Adult) Objective
Assessment Questions With Correct
Marking Scheme
BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) - Answers-
Intervention that includes pre-discharge and post-discharge interventions (5 goals)
.BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) - Answers-
Model that aims to reduce 30 day hospital readmission rates for older adults
.BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) - Answers-
Model that aims improves patient satisfaction
.BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) - Answers-
Model that aims to identify high-risk patients to prevent adverse events
.BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) - Answers-
Model that aims to improve communication between providers and patients (4/5)
.BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) - Answers-
Model that aims to better prepare the patient and family for discharge
.CTI (Care Transitions Intervention) - Answers-Model developed by Eric Coleman
.CTI (Care Transitions Intervention) - Answers-Patient-centered 4 week intervention
program
.CTI (Care Transitions Intervention) - Answers-Program designed to improve quality of
care and contain costs for patient with complex care needs as they transition across
care settings
.TCM (Transitional Care Model) - Answers-Model where the nurse acts as the main
care manager who consults with the patient in the hospital, at home within 24 hrs of
discharge, follow up visits, weekly home visits, telephone support for 2 months
.TCM (Transitional Care Model) - Answers-Emphasis of this model is care coordination
and continuity of care
.Better care
Better health outcomes
, Lower costs - Answers-3 Triple Aim goals
.functional incontinence - Answers-Type of incontinence where the pt is unable to get to
the restroom b/c of physical or mental conditions
.Functional decline - Answers-New loss of independence typically associated with
decreased mobility and performance of ADLs
.Frailty - Answers-Dependency because of 3 or more ADL deficiencies
.Aerobic exercise
10-15 minutes a day
Moderate strength training - Answers-Exercise recommendations for an older adult
.Autonomy - Answers-Each person has a right to make independent choices and
decisions
.Non-malfeasance - Answers-Means to "do no harm"
.Hispanic Americans - Answers-Group of people who emphasize family
interdependence over independence
.Falls - Answers-leading cause of unintentional injury death in older adults in this
country
.Wear and Tear Theory - Answers-Idea that cells wear out and cannot function with
aging
.Medicare - Answers-Provides insurance for people over 65 and some patients with
disabilities
.Medicaid - Answers-Provides insurance for low income persons
.Isometric exercise (example of...) - Answers-Pushing on a wall
.Isotonic exercise (example of...) - Answers-Using resistance bands
.Prevent external hip rotation - Answers-While caring for a client with immobility the RN
applies a trochanter roll after placing the client in supine position. What is the rationale
behind this nursing intervention?
.3 item recall
Clock drawing test - Answers-What is on the mini-cog test?
.Sleep
Problems with eating
Assessment Questions With Correct
Marking Scheme
BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) - Answers-
Intervention that includes pre-discharge and post-discharge interventions (5 goals)
.BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) - Answers-
Model that aims to reduce 30 day hospital readmission rates for older adults
.BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) - Answers-
Model that aims improves patient satisfaction
.BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) - Answers-
Model that aims to identify high-risk patients to prevent adverse events
.BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) - Answers-
Model that aims to improve communication between providers and patients (4/5)
.BOOST (The Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) - Answers-
Model that aims to better prepare the patient and family for discharge
.CTI (Care Transitions Intervention) - Answers-Model developed by Eric Coleman
.CTI (Care Transitions Intervention) - Answers-Patient-centered 4 week intervention
program
.CTI (Care Transitions Intervention) - Answers-Program designed to improve quality of
care and contain costs for patient with complex care needs as they transition across
care settings
.TCM (Transitional Care Model) - Answers-Model where the nurse acts as the main
care manager who consults with the patient in the hospital, at home within 24 hrs of
discharge, follow up visits, weekly home visits, telephone support for 2 months
.TCM (Transitional Care Model) - Answers-Emphasis of this model is care coordination
and continuity of care
.Better care
Better health outcomes
, Lower costs - Answers-3 Triple Aim goals
.functional incontinence - Answers-Type of incontinence where the pt is unable to get to
the restroom b/c of physical or mental conditions
.Functional decline - Answers-New loss of independence typically associated with
decreased mobility and performance of ADLs
.Frailty - Answers-Dependency because of 3 or more ADL deficiencies
.Aerobic exercise
10-15 minutes a day
Moderate strength training - Answers-Exercise recommendations for an older adult
.Autonomy - Answers-Each person has a right to make independent choices and
decisions
.Non-malfeasance - Answers-Means to "do no harm"
.Hispanic Americans - Answers-Group of people who emphasize family
interdependence over independence
.Falls - Answers-leading cause of unintentional injury death in older adults in this
country
.Wear and Tear Theory - Answers-Idea that cells wear out and cannot function with
aging
.Medicare - Answers-Provides insurance for people over 65 and some patients with
disabilities
.Medicaid - Answers-Provides insurance for low income persons
.Isometric exercise (example of...) - Answers-Pushing on a wall
.Isotonic exercise (example of...) - Answers-Using resistance bands
.Prevent external hip rotation - Answers-While caring for a client with immobility the RN
applies a trochanter roll after placing the client in supine position. What is the rationale
behind this nursing intervention?
.3 item recall
Clock drawing test - Answers-What is on the mini-cog test?
.Sleep
Problems with eating
