NUR 163 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Do most older adults live in nursing homes? - ANSWERNo
What is assisted living? - ANSWERa living arrangement for elderly people that
combines privacy and independence with medical supervision and meals
when to use open ended questions with patient - ANSWERTo gather more
information
When to use close-ended questions - ANSWERObtaining specific data, such as a
health history
Procedures - ANSWERExplain all procedures and reasons for the procedures to the
patient
How to verify that a patient understands what we taught them - ANSWERTeach back
method
What is nonverbal communication? - ANSWERcommunication using body
movements, gestures, and facial expressions rather than speech
Why is nonverbal communication important? - ANSWERIt provides insights into a
person's true thoughts and emotions.
ISBARR - ANSWERintroduction, situation, background, assessment,
recommendation, read back
Why can nurses ask patients about their religion and culture - ANSWERTo help
understand patients
What can happen if there are communication errors between the client and nurse -
ANSWERInaccurate information
Verify information before... - ANSWERPassing it along to the doctor or
communicating info to others
What is respite care? - ANSWERGiving a break to the caregiver.
What can UAPs not do? - ANSWERNO MEAT. Medicate , Evaluate, Assess, Teach
Vaccine schedule - ANSWERFlu shots yearly
, Two organizations that have made a positive influence on older adults healthcare -
ANSWERMedicare and Medicaid
What is ageism? - ANSWERDiscrimination based on age
Why is adherence important? - ANSWERIt has a positive impact on patient
outcomes
What is motivation? - ANSWERthe direction and intensity of effort
How do we know someone is motivated - ANSWERWhen they ask questions
What would make a patient more likely to follow the plan of care - ANSWERWhen
they are involved
interdisciplinary team - ANSWERA group of healthcare professionals with various
area of expertise who work together towards the goals of their patients
Why would an older adult have problems adhering to the plan of care -
ANSWERFinancial problems
The more complicated a diagnosis.... - ANSWERThe more difficult it might be to
adhere to the plan of care
primary, secondary, tertiary - ANSWERprevention, screening, treatment
How might a client feel when confronted with not following the plan of care -
ANSWERCalled out , Blamed, Accused
Psychomotor skills - ANSWERAnything with thought Ex. Cooking, walking
What is important to assess when a patient is engaging in a new exercise -
ANSWERVitals and patient motivation
Benefits of exercise - ANSWERPromotes a sense of well being
Barriers to communication in older adults - ANSWERRemember PAIN and others
Techniques for speaking with older adults - ANSWERLow tone, eye level
What is therapeutic communication? - ANSWERActive listening
Sitting near patient- not far from the patient
Correcting barriers
Using multiple communication methods
Poster boards with pictures
Interpreters are needed to explain what kind of information - ANSWERMedical
information
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Do most older adults live in nursing homes? - ANSWERNo
What is assisted living? - ANSWERa living arrangement for elderly people that
combines privacy and independence with medical supervision and meals
when to use open ended questions with patient - ANSWERTo gather more
information
When to use close-ended questions - ANSWERObtaining specific data, such as a
health history
Procedures - ANSWERExplain all procedures and reasons for the procedures to the
patient
How to verify that a patient understands what we taught them - ANSWERTeach back
method
What is nonverbal communication? - ANSWERcommunication using body
movements, gestures, and facial expressions rather than speech
Why is nonverbal communication important? - ANSWERIt provides insights into a
person's true thoughts and emotions.
ISBARR - ANSWERintroduction, situation, background, assessment,
recommendation, read back
Why can nurses ask patients about their religion and culture - ANSWERTo help
understand patients
What can happen if there are communication errors between the client and nurse -
ANSWERInaccurate information
Verify information before... - ANSWERPassing it along to the doctor or
communicating info to others
What is respite care? - ANSWERGiving a break to the caregiver.
What can UAPs not do? - ANSWERNO MEAT. Medicate , Evaluate, Assess, Teach
Vaccine schedule - ANSWERFlu shots yearly
, Two organizations that have made a positive influence on older adults healthcare -
ANSWERMedicare and Medicaid
What is ageism? - ANSWERDiscrimination based on age
Why is adherence important? - ANSWERIt has a positive impact on patient
outcomes
What is motivation? - ANSWERthe direction and intensity of effort
How do we know someone is motivated - ANSWERWhen they ask questions
What would make a patient more likely to follow the plan of care - ANSWERWhen
they are involved
interdisciplinary team - ANSWERA group of healthcare professionals with various
area of expertise who work together towards the goals of their patients
Why would an older adult have problems adhering to the plan of care -
ANSWERFinancial problems
The more complicated a diagnosis.... - ANSWERThe more difficult it might be to
adhere to the plan of care
primary, secondary, tertiary - ANSWERprevention, screening, treatment
How might a client feel when confronted with not following the plan of care -
ANSWERCalled out , Blamed, Accused
Psychomotor skills - ANSWERAnything with thought Ex. Cooking, walking
What is important to assess when a patient is engaging in a new exercise -
ANSWERVitals and patient motivation
Benefits of exercise - ANSWERPromotes a sense of well being
Barriers to communication in older adults - ANSWERRemember PAIN and others
Techniques for speaking with older adults - ANSWERLow tone, eye level
What is therapeutic communication? - ANSWERActive listening
Sitting near patient- not far from the patient
Correcting barriers
Using multiple communication methods
Poster boards with pictures
Interpreters are needed to explain what kind of information - ANSWERMedical
information
