Chapter 11: Self-Perception and Self-Concept

Chapter 11: Self-Perception and Self-Concept

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The nurse cautions a group of older adults that the greatest damage to self-worth is measuring self against:

ANS:   C

The use of external standards rather than internal values is an inadequate platform for self-worth. The use of positive feedback and internal individual values supports a positive perception of self-worth.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension       REF:    200      OBJ:    1

TOP:    Self-Worth      KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation

2. The nurse is aware that a positive self-perception is largely dependent on the:

ANS:   A

Being in control of life’s choices increases and maintains a positive self-perception.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension       REF:    201      OBJ:    1

TOP:    Self-Perception                       KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation

3. The nurse recognizes that a major indicator of a positive self-image in an older adult living in a long-term care facility is:

ANS:   D

Neat grooming and care in personal appearance are cardinal indicators of a positive self-image.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application REF:    201      OBJ:    1

TOP:    Self-Image      KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation

4. The nurse explains that older adults often resort to cosmetic surgery to maintain the appearance of youth and self-worth because the concept of ageism has painted old age as:

ANS:   C

Ageism has defined the older adult as physically inept, nonproductive, and essentially unattractive.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension       REF:    202      OBJ:    1

TOP:    Ageism            KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation