Chapter 01: Trends and Issues

Chapter 01: Trends and Issues

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older adult because:

a.	disability was viewed as unavoidable.
b.	complications from disease increased mortality.
c.	older adults’ needs are similar to those of all adults.
d.	preventive health care practices increased longevity.

 

ANS:   D

Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people live longer.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension       REF:    2          OBJ:    2

TOP:    Aging Trends                          KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development

 

2. The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term aged refers to persons who are:

a.	55 to 64 years of age.
b.	65 to 74 years of age.
c.	75 to 84 years of age.
d.	85 and older.

 

ANS:   C

The term aged refers to persons who are 75 to 84 years of age.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension       REF:    2, Table 1-1     OBJ:    1

TOP:    Age Categories                       KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development

 

3. The nurse cautions that “ageism” is a mindset that influences persons to:

a.	discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age.
b.	fear aging.
c.	be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging.
d.	focus on resources for the older adult.

 

ANS:   A

Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the older adult.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension       REF:    5          OBJ:    3

TOP:    Ageism            KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation

 

4. The nurse points out that the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the older adult is:

a.	Medicare and Medicaid.
b.	elimination of the mandatory retirement age.
c.	the Americans with Disabilities Act.
d.	the Drug Benefit Program.

 

ANS:   A

The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is Medicare and Medicaid.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application REF:    16        OBJ:    6

TOP:    Legislation      KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: N/A

 

5. The nurse clarifies that a housing option for the older adult that offers the privacy of an apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services is the:

a.	government-subsidized housing.
b.	long-term care facility.
c.	assisted-living center.
d.	group housing plan.

 

ANS:   C

Assisted-living arrangements offer the privacy of an apartment or condominium with meals prepared and served, limited medical care, and a variety of personal services.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application REF:    14        OBJ:    9

TOP:    Housing Options                     KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation