Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller
Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller
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Chapter 13- Psychosocial Assessment
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | The nurse is responsible for performing a psychosocial assessment of an older adult living in the community. Which of the following statements best captures the nature of psychosocial assessment? | |
| A) | It is a formalized psychological test of the individual’s condition and needs. | |
| B) | It aids in identifying and analyzing personality traits of the individual. | |
| C) | It helps to identify the individual’s need for psychiatric care. | |
| D) | It is a component of holistic nursing care of older adults. | |
| 2. | While the nurse is performing a recently admitted hospital patient’s morning care, the patient states, “I’m pretty sure I’ll never see my own apartment again.” Which of the following responses by the nurse best demonstrates effective communication? | |
| A) | “What is it that makes you feel that way, ma’am?” | |
| B) | “I’m sure that’s not going to be the case.” | |
| C) | “All in all, you’re doing quite fine actually.” | |
| D) | “There’s a lot that we can do, dear, to make sure that you do.” | |
| 3. | The nurse recognizes the need to assess the patient’s abstract thinking. Which of the following questions is most useful in the assessment of a patient’s abstract thinking ability? | |
| A) | “Do you know why you are in hospital right now?” | |
| B) | “What do a dog and a cat have in common?” | |
| C) | “What goals do you have for your treatment and recovery?” | |
| D) | “What would you do if you found a stamped, addressed letter on the ground?” | |
| 4. | The nurse recognizes that many formal, public social supports go underutilized. Which of the following factors most contributes to the low rate of use of social supports by older adults? | |
| A) | There are many misperceptions of these programs by older adults. | |
| B) | Service programs are not eligible for public funding. | |
| C) | The quality of care in public service programs is frequently substandard. | |
| D) | Having available friends and family disqualifies an older adult from public services. | |
Answer Key
| 1. | D |
| 2. | A |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | A |
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