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NUR 221 Aging Process
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Which are an example of chronic illnesses experienced by older adults?
Allergic reaction
Alzheimer's dementia
Sinus infection
Syncope
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What is the most important question to include when interviewing older adult patients?
Do you ever feel sad or depressed
Do you have any numbness or burning in your legs
How often do you use the restroom
How far away does your youngest grandchild live
3
63y pt who has attitude of calmness and acceptance of terminal illness. Which Erikson's:
Stagnation
Despair
Isolation
Ego integrity
4
What population is at increased risk for depression?
College students
Older adults
Adolescents
Middle aged
5
Which aging theory states that a parent’s age at death is an indication of our own age at death
Genetic theories
Autoimmune theory
Cellular malfunction theory
Wear and tear theory
6
36y patient works as a cook, says his job is to support his girl and their daughter. Erikson's:
Ego integrity
Isolation
Intimacy
Generativity
7
When interviewing older adults, what is an important consideration to communicate effectively?
Allow extra time for repeating questions and answers
Provide sips of water so that the pt does not get dehydrated
Leave the door open so that the pt does not feel trapped
Allow group sessions to save time when providing education
8
A pt lives in a building with others his age, and a nurse available on call 24 hours. This is:
Skilled nursing care
Aging in place
Assisted living facility
Retirement community
9
George is 55 years old. George is a:
Young-old adult
Middle adult
Older adult
Young adult
10
What is the
greatest
risk to patients experiencing polypharmacy?
the medications are clearly not effective at such low doses
the buildup can become toxic to the body systems
medications interact to have increased side effects
they are taking too much medication and may take extra pills
11
When interviewing older adults, what is an important consideration to communicate effectively?
Inspect the skin closely for breakdown or excessive bruising
Ask specific questions that addresses end-of-life concerns
Minimize background noise for those who are hard of hearing
Take off the shoes and socks to assess their toenails
12
What is an appropriate intervention to reduce risk of falls in an older adult?
Request pharmacy review list of medications for side effects
Administer sleeping medicine to keep them in bed
Turn on bed alarms for all patients on the unit over age 50
Keep the lights off to provide a restful environment
13
What special assessments are important for middle-aged patients?
When was your last mammogram screening
Are you proud of the career that you have
How often do you eat breakfast
Are you happily married and if so for how long
14
What is an example of an instrumental activity of daily living?
Getting into a chair
Brushing the teeth
Taking a shower
Balancing a checkbook
15
When interviewing older adults, what is an important consideration to communicate effectively?
Ask the family questions instead of the pt to avoid stress
Ask the patient about allergies to medications
Make sure the patient has access to a wheelchair for travel
Observe body language for misunderstanding
16
Which is an example of ageism experienced by the older adult population?
Older adults laughing at each other's wrinkled faces
The grocery store is out of wheeled scooters with baskets
News anchor only reports on negative stories about seniors
Construction crews scattered dust all around a nursing home
17
What special assessments are important for middle-aged patients?
How many children do you have and how old are they
Do you have a financial planner
How many motor vehicles do you own
Do you work in an environment with toxic chemicals
18
What is a common problem experienced in young adulthood and/or middle age?
Cataracts
Diverticulosis
Atherosclerosis
Dementia
19
Which aging theory states the body "turns on itself" after a finite number of DNA mutations?
Autoimmune theory
Wear and tear theory
Cellular malfunction theory
Genetic theories
20
65y “I regret not being friends with my brothers or being involved with their kids.” Erikson's:
Generativity vs Stagnation
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Ego integrity vs. Despair
21
44-year-old brags to anyone who will listen about the 6 books they have authored. Erikson's:
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Ego integrity vs. Despair
Intimacy vs. Isolation
22
What is an important priority in the care plan of a hospitalized older adult?
Promoting independence and participation with care
Preventing episodes of confusion in a pt with dementia
Ensuring the patient understands the risks of aging
Asking the patient their preferred brand of medication
23
Which theory of aging speculates that your DNA influences how long the cells will live?
Genetic theories
Wear and tear theory
Autoimmune theory
Cellular malfunction theory
24
86 year old beams about her legacy as a librarian and city council member. Which Erikson's:
generativity
ego integrity
despair
intimacy
25
At what age should patients begin getting a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer?
Age 75
Age 35
Age 50
Age 45
26
67y can't stop talking about their excitement over a recent promotion granted at work. Erikson:
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Ego integrity vs. Despair
Intimacy vs. Isolation
27
Pt installs walk-in tub, grab bars, and handrails along the stairs, to stay at home. This is:
Aging in place
Skilled nursing care
Assisted living facility
Retirement community
28
A neighborhood of 60+ year old residents only, and single story homes. This is an example of:
Assisted living facility
Retirement community
Aging in place
Skilled nursing care
29
Which is an example of chronic illnesses experienced by the older adult?
Appendicitis
Diabetes
Pneumonia
Heart attack
30
82-year-old reports that they are “ready to take the great journey to the sky.” Erikson's:
Ego integrity vs. Despair
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Intimacy vs. Isolation
31
Which aging theory states that increased stress, e.g. alcoholism, contributes to early death?
Wear and tear theory
Genetic theories
Autoimmune theory
Cellular malfunction theory
32
What population is at increased risk for depression?
College students
Adolescents
Middle aged
Older adults
33
What is a common problem(s) experienced by the aged?
Cavities
Kidney failure
Incontinence
Ingrown toenails
34
What is specific assessment is most appropriate for a young adult patient?
How do you manage stress levels
Are you satisfied with your living arrangement
Do you have a family history of arthritis
You don't drink too much alcohol, right
35
A pt takes several medications for blood pressure, diabetes, and gout. This is an example of:
pharmacodynamics
polypharmacy
polydipsia
depression
36
Robert is 67 years old. Robert is a(n):
Older adult
Young adult
Middle adult
Oldest-old adult
37
Lacey is 88 years old. Lacey is a(n):
Middle adult
Oldest-old older adult
Middle-old older adult
Young-old older adult
38
Susie is 36 years old. Susie is an:
Young adult
Older adult
Middle adult
Young-old adult
39
77 year old states she regrets not having any children and it's too late now. Erikson's:
Isolation
Despair
Generativity
Stagnation
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70y says she is “ready to go home and sit on the porch, watching the cars drive by.” Erikson's:
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Ego integrity vs. Despair
Intimacy vs Isolation
