Ch. 4 EAQs Common Health Problems of Older Adults
The nurse uses the CAGE questionnaire with an older adults to screen for which condition or occurrence?
Alcohol use
Which tool is used to screen for alcohol misuse in an older adult? A. Braden scale B. CAGE questionnaire C. geriatric depression scale D. confusion assessment method
CAGE questionnaire rationale: Screening tools for alcohol misuse in older adults include the CAGE questionnaire. The acronym CAGE comes from four questions: Have you ever tried to cut down on drinking? Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking? Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to settle your nerves to get rid of a hangover (eye-opener)?
Which type of elder abuse is the most common? A. neglect B. physical abuse C. financial abuse D. emotional abuse
Neglect rationale: neglect occurs when a caregiver fails to provide for an older adult's basic needs and accounts for almost half of all cases of elder abuse. Physical abuse is the use of physical force that results in bodily injury. Financial abuse occurs when the older adult's property or resources are mismanaged and is more common than physical abuse. Emotional abuse is the use of threats, humiliation, intimidation, and isolation toward older adults
Which is the fastest growing subgroup of older adults? A. old old B. elite old C. young old D. middle old
Old old (also referred to as the advanced older-adult population or as the frail elderly) rationale: the old old, people 85-99 years of age, the the fastest-growing subgroup of older adults. The wound old are people 65-74 years of age, and the middle old are people 75-84 years of age. The elite old are people 100 years of age and older
Which activity enhances cognitive health in an older adult? A. regular church attendance B. weight loss C. increased sleep D. physical activity
Physical activity rationale: Cognitive training (e.g., learning a new skill), physical and mental activity, social engagement, and proper nutrition are the most helpful interventions to prevent cognitive changes in older adults. Attending church regularly, weight loss, and increased sleep do not optimize cognitive health in aging.
