CNA Flashcards 1
Some older persons live with adult children. Which of the following statements is false?
All older persons like living with their children.
Which of the following statements about anger is false?
Anger is always expressed verbally.
Which of the following statements about disabilities is true?
Disease and injury are common causes.
All persons age at the same rate.
False
Everyone likes to be touched.
False
Giving your opinion promotes effective communication.
False
Growing old is only a physical process.
False
Quality of life always declines as people age.
False
Self-esteem needs are the most important for survival.
False
Verbal messages more accurately reflect a person's feelings than nonverbal messages do.
False
Aging requires certain dietary changes. Which of the following statements is true?
Older persons need foods that prevent constipation and musculoskeletal changes.
Changes in the integumentary system occur with aging. Which of the following statements is true?
Skin is fragile and easily injured.
Changes in the cardiovascular system occur with aging. Which of the following statements is false?
The heart muscle pumps with greater force.
Which of the following statements related to basic needs is false?
The need for self-actualization is rarely totally met.
As people age, muscles atrophy and strength decreases.
True
Family and friends are allowed to visit in private.
True
Gerontology is the study of the aging process.
True
Listen and use silence when dealing with an angry person.
True
Nursing centers provide care for persons who cannot care for themselves.
True
Older persons become more farsighted.
True
Open-ended questions lead the person to share thoughts, feelings, or ideas.
True
Patients and residents have the right to refuse treatment.
True
The sense of smell and taste decrease with age.
True
OBRA is:
a federal law
Which of the following does not promote effective communication?
ask several questions at once
You are caring for Mr. John Smith. He is comatose. You must:
assume that he hears and understands you
The characteristics of a group of people passed from one generation to the next is:
culture
Direct questions are used to:
focus on specific information
The brand of medicine concerned with the problems and diseases of old age and older persons is:
geriatrics
Most older people:
live in their own homes
Restating the person's message in your own words is called
paraphrasing
The brand of medicine concerned with the growth, development, and care of children is:
pediatrics
Nursing centers must:
promote and protect resident rights
Which of the following does not promote effective listening?
sitting back in the chair with your arms crossed
Retirement usually means:
the person has reduced income
Communication that uses the written or spoken word is:
verbal communication
