Health promotion Ch. 24

The nurse is explaining services provided in assisted living to a couple considering a move to long-term housing for older adults. The nurse explains that assisted living includes:

24-hour protective oversight. The clients must be mobile; they may require some assistance. All meals and snacks are provided. They may request assistance with bathing and hygiene. Housekeeping and laundry services are provided. They may require occasional assistance with dressing. The client should self-administer medication or may receive personal monitoring of medication administration.

According to the US Census Bureau, the fastest-growing group within the older population is:

85 and older.

Which of the following statements are correct concerning Alzheimer's dementia? (Select all that apply.) A. It includes disturbances of the sleep-wake cycle. B. It is the second most common form of dementia in the elderly. C. The Mini-Mental Status Examination can be used as a screening tool. D. The majority of patients are age 75 or older. E. Currently, there are no medications to treat this disease.

A. It includes disturbances of the sleep-wake cycle. C. The Mini-Mental Status Examination can be used as a screening tool. Correct D. The majority of patients are age 75 or older. Correct

Independent seniors may experience which of the following barriers to obtaining adequate nutritional intake? (Select all that apply) A. Transportation issues B. Income C. Socialization D. Social support resources E. Cultural food preferences

A. Transportation issues B. Income D. Social support resources E. Cultural food preferences

What are the three stages ego integrity v. despair was split into?

Based on the increasing life span, this stage of development was expanded into three additional stages: ego differentiation vs work role preoccupation, which involves achieving identity apart from work; body transcendence vs body preoccupation, which focuses on adjusting to normal aging changes; and ego transcendence vs ego preoccupation, which involves accepting death

According to the National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Aging, it is estimated that between __________ of older residents living in long-term care facilities are malnourished. A. 10% and 15% B. 20% and 25% C. 35% and 50% D. 55% and 70%

C. 35% and 50%

Characteristic behaviors of older adults who have successfully met Erikson's ego integrity vs despair developmental task include: A. fear of death B. feelings that life has been lived in vain. C. identity is related to career and work only D. honest acceptance of the life that has passed

D. honest acceptance of the life that has passed.

Which of the following statements are correct concerning biological agents and cancer in the context of the older adult? (Select all that apply.) The immune system becomes more efficient with aging. Many older adults have not received primary tetanus and diphtheria immunizations. Influenza has high mortality and morbidity in older adults. Cancer disproportionately affects older adults. Twenty-five (25) percent of all diagnosed cancers are found in older adults.

Many older adults have not received primary tetanus and diphtheria immunizations. Correct Influenza has high mortality and morbidity in older adults. Correct Cancer disproportionately affects older adults. Correct

Which of the following statements is correct concerning sleep in the older adult? 10% report difficulty sleeping. Older adults are more likely to report daytime sleepiness. Correct Both alcohol and milk should be avoided before bedtime. Meditation after 6 PM increases bedtime alertness.

Older adults are more likely to report daytime sleepiness.

Which of the following disorders, affecting older adults, is characterized by loss of visual accommodation causing the inability to maintain focus on objects close to the eye? Glaucoma Sclerosis Cataracts Presbyopia

Presbyopia

Which of the following statements is correct concerning exercise and the older adult? As people age, weight-bearing exercises can be hazardous. Swimming should be avoided running for persons with arthritis. After age 65, exercise should be limited to 3 times per week. Walking is a popular and beneficial activity.

Walking is a popular and beneficial activity