TEST BANK Older Adults Varcarolis: Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing: A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care exam for 2024
final with correct questions and answers
A nurse wants to perform a preliminary assessment for suicidal ideation in an
older adult patient. Which question would obtain the desired data?
a. "What thoughts do you have about a person's right to take his or her own
life?"
b. "If you felt suicidal, would you communicate your feelings to anyone?"
c. "Do you have any risk factors that potentially contribute to suicide?"
d. "Do you think you are vulnerable to developing a depressed mood?" -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. "What thoughts do you have about a person's right to take
his or her own life?"
A nurse and social worker co-lead a reminiscence group for eight adults aged 65
to 70. Which activity is most appropriate to include in the group?
a. Singing a song from World War II
b. Learning how to join an online social network
c. Discussing national leadership during the Vietnam War
d. Identifying the most troubling story in today's newspaper - CORRECT
ANSWER-c. Discussing national leadership during the Vietnam War
"Young-old" adults are persons 65 to 74 years of age. These adults were attuned
to conflicts in national leadership associated with the Vietnam War.
Reminiscence groups share memories of the past. Learning how to join a social
network would not be an aspect of reminiscence. Singing a song from World
War II is more appropriate for an elite old reminiscence group. The other
incorrect option is less relevant to this age group.
, A nurse leads a staff development session about ageism among health care
workers. What information should the nurse include about the consequences of
ageism? (Select all that apply.)
a. Failure of older adults to receive necessary medical information
b. Development of public policy that favors programs for older adults
c. Staff shortages because caregivers prefer working with younger adults
d. Perception that older adults consume a small share of medical resources
e. More ancillary than professional personnel discriminate with regard to age -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. Failure of older adults to receive necessary medical
information
c. Staff shortages because caregivers prefer working with younger adults
Which beliefs facilitate provision of safe, effective care for older adult patients?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Sexual interest declines with aging.
b. Older adults are able to learn new tasks.
c. Aging results in a decline in restorative sleep.
d. Older adults are prone to become crime victims.
e. Older adults are usually lonely and socially isolated. - CORRECT ANSWER-b.
Older adults are able to learn new tasks.
c. Aging results in a decline in restorative sleep.
d. Older adults are prone to become crime victims.
Nursing: A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care exam for 2024
final with correct questions and answers
A nurse wants to perform a preliminary assessment for suicidal ideation in an
older adult patient. Which question would obtain the desired data?
a. "What thoughts do you have about a person's right to take his or her own
life?"
b. "If you felt suicidal, would you communicate your feelings to anyone?"
c. "Do you have any risk factors that potentially contribute to suicide?"
d. "Do you think you are vulnerable to developing a depressed mood?" -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. "What thoughts do you have about a person's right to take
his or her own life?"
A nurse and social worker co-lead a reminiscence group for eight adults aged 65
to 70. Which activity is most appropriate to include in the group?
a. Singing a song from World War II
b. Learning how to join an online social network
c. Discussing national leadership during the Vietnam War
d. Identifying the most troubling story in today's newspaper - CORRECT
ANSWER-c. Discussing national leadership during the Vietnam War
"Young-old" adults are persons 65 to 74 years of age. These adults were attuned
to conflicts in national leadership associated with the Vietnam War.
Reminiscence groups share memories of the past. Learning how to join a social
network would not be an aspect of reminiscence. Singing a song from World
War II is more appropriate for an elite old reminiscence group. The other
incorrect option is less relevant to this age group.
, A nurse leads a staff development session about ageism among health care
workers. What information should the nurse include about the consequences of
ageism? (Select all that apply.)
a. Failure of older adults to receive necessary medical information
b. Development of public policy that favors programs for older adults
c. Staff shortages because caregivers prefer working with younger adults
d. Perception that older adults consume a small share of medical resources
e. More ancillary than professional personnel discriminate with regard to age -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. Failure of older adults to receive necessary medical
information
c. Staff shortages because caregivers prefer working with younger adults
Which beliefs facilitate provision of safe, effective care for older adult patients?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Sexual interest declines with aging.
b. Older adults are able to learn new tasks.
c. Aging results in a decline in restorative sleep.
d. Older adults are prone to become crime victims.
e. Older adults are usually lonely and socially isolated. - CORRECT ANSWER-b.
Older adults are able to learn new tasks.
c. Aging results in a decline in restorative sleep.
d. Older adults are prone to become crime victims.
