EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| GRADED A+ |2025
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Primary Prevention - (answer)prevention (flu vaccine)
Secondary Prevention - (answer)Catch the disease/diagnose (yearly physical exam)
Tertiary Prevention - (answer)Treating/stopping progression (Cardiac rehab)
Benefits of diet - (answer)Better health, disease prevention, healing (in Diabetics-biggest factor
affecting compliance is motivation)
Benefits of exercise - (answer)keeps joints flexible, maintain muscle, decrease BS level, heart
health, decrease weight, increase sense of well-being
Types of exercise - (answer)weight bearing is beneficial (prevents osteoporosis), swimming easy
on joints,
Exercise length - (answer)must be 30 minutes to be beneficial
Tobacco cessation - (answer)decreases risk for cancer, decreases cardiovascular issues
Alcohol - (answer)ok in moderation-unless medically unsafe, AA can help stopping
,Benefits of physical exams and preventive care - (answer)yearly exams, identify problems early,
physical exam - (answer)should include BMI, BP and bone mineral density
Benefits of dental exams/preventive oral care - (answer)identify dental caries, need for dentures?,
Oral Care for elderly - (answer)need to use toothpaste with fluoride
Benefit of maintaining a healthy attitude - (answer)decreases depression, decreases isolation,
must have interactions with people
Benefits of religious beliefs - (answer)promote good health practices
Benefits of cultural beliefs - (answer)affects dietary consumption, can be non beneficial
Issues with knowledge and motivation - (answer)pt loses spouse, may not be motivated to care
for self
Benefits of mobility - (answer)keeps joints mobile and pt in good health
perception of aging - (answer)if pt has positive perception, they have a better chance of having
positive results
,benefits of sleep - (answer)better mood, cognition, less falls and accidents
urinary continence - (answer)risk for skin breakdown, social issues,etc.
health scams - (answer)dangerous to elderly, provides info that puts them at risk
Safety when discharging a pt - (answer)find out how may stairs there are to kitchen, bathroom,
bed?
unpaid caregivers - (answer)Give positive feedback to them, the pt needs them
pneumonia vaccines - (answer)65 years old and less , 13 once then 23 one year later. High risk pt
get them q 10 yrs until 65, then done.
tone of voice - (answer)should be low and not loud, even.
body language - (answer)"i'm fine." Don't always take that at face value, dig deeper. Sit with
them and ask questions.
gestures - (answer)don't overdo
facial expressions - (answer)keep them positive
, eye contact - (answer)face to face, on same level
speed of conversation - (answer)don't talk too fast or too slow
timing - (answer)wait for an answer and keep eye contact
touch - (answer)if vision or hearing impaired, use light caring touch
silence - (answer)let it be, give it time
empathy - (answer)you can put yourself in their shoes, active listening, trying to see things from
their perspective
informing - (answer)verify information before telling pt or family members
direct questioning - (answer)"May I insert this catheter for a urine specimen?" or "I need to ask
you some questions if I may"
Open-ended questions - (answer)a good technique to use
Therapeutic communication - (answer)1. depends upon empathetic listening
2. assess for and correct communication barriers