Module 11: Chapter 13
Which is the approximate percentage of people ages 65 and older who fall each year?
25%
Which activity in an assisted living facility does the nurse recognize as supporting the basic human need for autonomy?
Bus trips for grocery shopping
Which factor does the nurse recognize as being a cause of altered nutritional status in an older adult?
Difficulty cooking Lack of dietary options in an institutional setting Dental problems Dislike of eating alone Malaise or pain related to a medical condition
Which patient statement regarding menopause indicates to the nurse that further teaching is necessary?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is safe and effective
Which patient statement about depression indicates to the nurse that further teaching is necessary?
I am old; of course I am depressed.
Which patient statement regarding physical activity indicates to the nurse that further teaching is needed?
If I exercise every day, I can basically stop the aging process altogether.
Which statement is accurate regarding the demographics of the United States?
Individuals are living longer
Which patient statement regarding financial issues for older adults would the nurse question?
It is illegal to work past age 70
Which sign of memory decline does the nurse find problematic in a 65-year-old individual?
Job loss because of inability to follow new protocols Misidentification of current month and year
Which cause of sexual dissatisfaction is the most common among older adults?
Lack of a partner
Which example most closely approximates the advanced guideline for weekly exercise for an older adult who has already achieved the initial goal of 2.5 hours of moderate-to-vigorous exercise per week?
Participate in 150 minutes of moderate exercise and 75 minutes of vigorous exercise weekly.
Which information from the patient's chart does the nurse identify as being a potential cause of memory impairment?
Poorly controlled diabetes
Which strategy does the nurse employ when teaching an older adult?
Relate learning topic to autonomy and coping skills Present information in a variety of different ways
Which factor does the nurse recognize as a potential contributor to an older adult patient's recent falls?
Vision impairment Slower response time Cluttered environment Medication side effects
In Western cultures, late adulthood is defined as being between the ages of 65 years and which age, in years?
74
Which statement regarding financial issues among older adults in the United States is accurate?
Around 1% of older adults have no health insurance coverage.
Which statement about alcohol use among older adults will the nurse question?
Around a quarter of hospital admissions for older adults are drug or alcohol related Higher body water content increases the effects of alcohol in older people
Which factor does the nurse identify as putting an older adult at increased risk of suffering a medication-related adverse event?
Care through multiple specialist health-care providers Reduced drug excretion by the kidneys
Which behavior indicates to the nurse than an older adult's memory problems may be depression-related?
Consistent depressive mood Report of memory gap for specific events Complains about memory loss
Which activity is an example of light-to-moderate aerobic exercise?
Dancing
Caregiver respite programs can help prevent which occurrence in the elderly population?
Elder abuse
Which statement regarding menopause is accurate?
Estrogen levels decline during menopause
Which health screening does the nurse recognize as being recommended for all older adults?
Fall risk Substance abuse Hypertension Depression
Which state within the United States has the highest percentage of people ages 65 years and older in its population?
Maine
Which situation directly results from an older adult's lack of access to health care?
Neglect of preventative care
Which health-care professional may be able to provide treatment to assist an older adult in maintaining safety with driving?
Occupational therapist
Which characteristic does the nurse recognize as being consistent with a dementia-related memory problem?
Onset is difficult to establish Nocturnal decline in performance is common Individual attempts to hide disability
Which technique does the nurse question as being effective in improving communication with an older adult who has hearing loss?
Speaking loudly
Which term is defined as the point at which an individual is most receptive to growth or change?
Teaching moment
The nurse knows that which statement regarding living arrangements of people over the age of 65 is inaccurate?
The percentage of older people living alone declines with advancing age
