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NCOA Module 5 Chapter 12
NCOA Module 5 Chapter 12
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What is a key reason vision and hearing impairments affect cognitive wellness in older adults?
They reduce interest in socializing
They reduce sleep quality
They directly cause dementia
They interfere with receiving and processing information
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Which type of medication effect is most commonly associated with changes in mental status in older adults?
Antifungal effects
Antiviral effects
Anticoagulant effects
Anticholinergic effects
3
Which of the following statements about cognitive aging is TRUE?
Serious cognitive decline is a normal part of healthy aging
Learning new things is impossible for older adults
Cognitive skills can improve in older adults through health promotion
Cognitive abilities always decline after age 65
4
What is a key role of nurses in promoting cognitive wellness in older adults?
Educating about myths and encouraging cognitive engagement
Ignoring age-related stereotypes
Discouraging new learning activities
Recommending brain surgery for memory loss
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What is one nursing intervention that can help older adults improve attention and memory?
Promoting isolation for quiet time
Discouraging the use of memory aids like calendars
Encouraging multitasking during conversations
Teaching relaxation and mindfulness techniques
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Which of the following is an evidence-based self-care strategy to improve cognitive wellness in older adults?
Engaging in new learning and mentally stimulating activities
Watching television for extended periods
Avoiding physical exercise to conserve energy
Limiting social interaction to avoid stress
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What distinguishes mild cognitive impairment (MCI) from mild dementia?
People with MCI are unaware of their memory problems
MCI involves cognitive decline without major effects on daily functioning
MCI only affects social skills
MCI includes significant impairment in activities of daily living
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What is the most common early cognitive change experienced by older adults?
Loss of long-term memory
Inability to learn new tasks
Slower processing speed
Decreased verbal comprehension
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Which of the following is a common behavioral symptom that may occur with MCI?
Hallucinations
Anxiety and depression
Loss of language ability
Severe confusion
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What distinguishes crystallized intelligence from fluid intelligence in older adulthood?
Crystallized intelligence declines with age
Crystallized intelligence is accumulated knowledge and continues to grow
Fluid intelligence is related to vocabulary and verbal skills
Fluid intelligence improves with experience
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Which cognitive skill is most likely to be preserved or improved in healthy older adults?
Abstraction
Wisdom
Episodic memory
Word fluency
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Which is considered one of the strongest non-genetic protective factors for cognitive wellness in older adults?
Higher levels of formal education
Avoiding all technology use
Taking daily multivitamins
A low-fat, high-sugar diet
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According to the Automatic and Effortful Processing Theory, which task would an older adult likely perform well?
Walking and tying shoes
Learning a new language
Solving complex math problems
Multitasking under pressure
