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  • Q1
    A 77-year-old client was put on broad-spectrum antibiotics when hospitalized for sepsis. The client has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and a recurring problem with pneumonia. Which of the following theories best explains why the client has had these issues?
    Immunity theory
    Wear-and-tear theory
    Genetic theory
    Free radical theory
    60s
  • Q2
    Which of the following statements best explains the relevance of psychological theories for gerontological nursing?
    Psychological theories explain why reminiscence groups may not be beneficial for older adults.
    Human needs theory allows the nurse to determine priorities of nursing care for older adults.
    Life span development theories support the belief that it may be difficult to initiate behavioral changes in older adults.
    Psychological theories explain why nurses should focus their discussion more on the present than on the past when talking with older adults.
    60s
  • Q3
    A 55-year-old client was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The client completed a diabetes education class and does water aerobics three times a week. The blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c have improved since losing 20 lb. Which of the following statements best describes this client's actions?
    Activity theory
    Life-course development theory
    Functional consequences theory
    Age stratification theory
    60s
  • Q4
    The child of an 81-year-old client asks the nurse about vitamins, antioxidants, and age-related macular degeneration. Which of the following theories of aging is most appropriate to this topic?
    Immunosenescence theory
    Wear-and-tear theory
    Program theory
    Free radicals theory
    60s
  • Q5
    A gerontological nurse is aware that quality of life is an important consideration when assessing the functioning of older adults. What measure should the nurse use when appraising older adults' quality of life?
    Life expectancy
    Rectangularizatio n of the curve
    Active life expectancy
    Gerotranscendence
    60s
  • Q6
    Which of the following characteristics of older adults is explained by the subculture theory?
    Older adults have little control over the biologic effects of the aging process.
    Older adults may interact much more with other older adults than with members of other age groups.
    Older adults may see their status with their peers in terms of economic achievement.
    Older adults have a decreased need for social interaction and peer support as they become older.
    60s
  • Q7
    An older adult is sore from "doing too much in the yard yesterday." Which statement by the nurse best promotes healthy aging?
    "Let's look at how we can improve your health so you can do more."
    "It's time to start exercising and eating right."
    You need to act your age, and let others do that work."
    Of course you can't do as much as you did before, you need to pace yourself."
    60s
  • Q8
    A nurse is explaining to a new colleague the similarities and differences between gerontology and geriatrics. Which of the following situations would most likely be addressed by a geriatrician rather than a gerontologist?
    Teaching older adults techniques to identify and deal with age- related changes
    Identifying and treating a client's vascular dementia
    Rearranging an older adult's apartment to minimize the risk of falls
    Organizing and leading exercise classes to facilitate mobility
    60s
  • Q9
    Despite the fact that older adults are proportionately the highest users of health care services, many nurses harbor misconceptions and deficits in practice related to gerontological nursing. What is the most likely solution to this problem?
    Increased use of aggressive pharmacologic interventions in the treatment of acute illnesses in older adults
    Increased nursing education and clinical experience specific to working with older adults
    A shift from the treatment of older adults in institutional settings to home care
    A focus on early discharge planning for older adults in hospital settings
    60s
  • Q10
    A group of community health nurses is using the Stages of Change model as the foundation of a new health promotion campaign for older adults. What goal for the participants are the nurses likely to promote when working with older adults in the program?
    Increased participation in exercise programs and an awareness of the relationship between exercise and wellness
    An awareness of the differences between life expectancy and active life expectancy
    A recognition of the importance of screening for common health problems
    The replacement of participants' unhealthy behaviors with healthy behaviors
    60s
  • Q11
    A nurse at the aging center organizes exercise classes including tai chi. Which of the following principles is the nurse incorporating?
    Spiritual awakening
    D) Spiritual awakening
    Disease prevention
    Environmental modification
    60s

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