Correct Answers.
Which option refers to the highest level of human functioning according to Maslow? - Answer Self-
actualization
A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this mans
wellness? - Answer Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of
wellness.
In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of the following statements is true?
- Answer Health is broad term encompassing attitudes and behavior.
Which cultural group is predicted to have the fastest growing older adult population in the US between
2010-2050? - Answer Hispanic Americans
Historical influences that have shaped the lives of the majority of the middle old population in the Us
today include which of the following? - Answer World War II
The nurse prepares for the arrival of older adults evacuated from a hurricane to a shelter for short term
care. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? - Answer Use individual medical
records to develop a medication plan.
According to researchers, which characteristic will most centenarians share in the future? - Answer
Female
Which statement describes aging in developing countries? - Answer Most older adults are likely to
reside in these countries.
An older woman tells the nurse that she has experienced increasing fatigue and SOB over the last 2 days.
Which goal is the nurses priority? - Answer Explore the womans complaints.
, The nurse develops a community program to promote exercise for older adults. Which should the nurse
include in the exercise program? - Answer Describe ways to resume exercise after lapses.
Which describes the older man who is likely to experience the best overall health and well-being? -
Answer Uses a WC, has PAD, attends weekly BB games with 3 friends.
Which nursing intervention is a holistic approach to an older adult? - Answer Assigns female nurses to
older woman who Islamic
An older man who resides in a nursing home has total cholesterol of 245. Which nursing intervention is
most likely to assist this man in achieving his highest level of wellness? - Answer Review a menu with
him to choose suitable foods.
Which approach requires the nurse to integrate and balance all aspects of an individuals life into to plan
of care? - Answer Holistic nursing
An older man living in an adult community becomes a widower 1 month after retirement. 2 mths later
he has not resumed a weekly outing with his fishing club. Which should the nurse implement? - Answer
Meet with him to assess his interests.
The nurse plans activities for older woman born between 1920-1930 and who reside in an assisted living
facility. Which is the best intervention for the nurse to implement? - Answer Conduct interviews for
specific interests
Which are the major factors influencing the experience of aging? - Answer Health, history, and sex
The nurse plans the care for an older man who has Medicare. Lives on SS and small pension and has type
2 diabetes. Which aspects of this man should the RN integrate into a positive approach to his health and
well being? - Answer Enjoys regular physical activity
Practices effective glucose control
Attends weekly dinner club for diabetics