Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
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Chapter 13- Older Adulthood and Aging
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | When discussing the growth and development of an adult, the nurse refers to various theories and phases of development. A nurse is discussing Erikson’s theory of psychological development with an older adult client. Based on this information, what is the best explanation of Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development during the older adult period? | |
| A) | Developmental tasks focus on reentering a serious relationship or remaining single after the death of a spouse. | |
| B) | Developmental tasks focus on the physical changes associated with aging. | |
| C) | Developmental tasks relate to career achievements and finances. | |
| D) | Developmental tasks focus on the reflection of events and decisions of a person’s life. | |
| 2. | An 85-year-old client is not ready to accept the physical limitations associated with aging. The client is very upset about having to move to an assisted living center because of the limitations. What should the nurse consider in providing guidance to the client according to Erikson’s psychosocial theory of development? | |
| A) | Feel comfortable with life changes to maintain dignity. | |
| B) | Avoid getting out of unsatisfactory life patterns. | |
| C) | Strive to find a new balance of involvement with self and individuals in the living center. | |
| D) | Try to achieve ego integrity and not despair with life. | |
| 3. | Age is more than an accumulation of years. The aging process affects people in different ways. To fully adapt to aging and thrive in this new stage, older adults must confront many lifestyle changes. A student nurse has been asked to prepare a postclinical report on lifestyle changes in the older and aging population. What lifestyle changes should the student nurse incorporate into the report?
1. Change in most body functions and abilities 2. General change in physiologic, psychological, and sociologic functions and roles 3. Adaptation to acute physical or emotional disorders 4. Change in employee or employer role 5. Greater amount of leisure time |
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| A) | 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
| B) | 1, 2, 4, 5 | |
| C) | 1, 3, 4, 5 | |
| D) | 2, 3, 4, 5 | |
| 4. | Age is more than an accumulation of years. The aging process affects people in different ways. To fully adapt to aging and thrive in this new stage, older adults must confront many lifestyle changes. A student nurse has been asked to prepare a postclinical report on lifestyle changes in the older and aging population. What lifestyle changes should the student nurse incorporate into the report?
1. Increased income 2. Change in residence 3. Change in parenting roles 4. Adaptation to possible changes in sexuality 5. More time for meditation and contemplation of life |
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| A) | 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
| B) | 1, 2, 4, 5 | |
| C) | 1, 3, 4, 5 | |
| D) | 2, 3, 4, 5 | |
| 5. | Age is more than an accumulation of years. The aging process affects people in different ways. To fully adapt to aging and thrive in this new stage, older adults must confront many lifestyle changes. A student nurse has been asked to prepare a postclinical report on lifestyle changes in the older and aging population. What lifestyle changes should the student nurse incorporate into the report?
1. Adaptation to prospect of death 2. Decrease in self-esteem and independence 3. Reevaluation of self-worth 4. Development of coping mechanisms to deal with accumulated changes 5. Adaptation to loss of spouse or partner, friends, and family members |
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| A) | 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
| B) | 1, 2, 4, 5 | |
| C) | 1, 3, 4, 5 | |
| D) | 2, 3, 4, 5 | |
Answer Key
| 1. | D |
| 2. | D |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | D |
| 5. | C |
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