Chapter 24: Older Adult

Chapter 24: Older Adult

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. When planning health promotion projects, the nurse should keep in mind that the fastest growing population is comprised of:

a.	Children under the age of 12
b.	Young Black American adults
c.	White middle-age adults
d.	Non-White older adults age 65 and older

 

ANS:   D

Older adults age 75 and above are the fastest growing population in the United States, and the percentage of White Americans over the age of 65 is decreasing compared to other ethnic groups.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    620

 

2. A nurse interested in conducting a health promotion program for older adult Korean Americans will be most successful if he or she:

a.	Relies on family members to teach their elders the majority of the information
b.	Plans for weekly meetings during which topics of interest are discussed
c.	Focuses on changing dietary habits
d.	Uses printed material as the presentation method

 

ANS:   B

Research has demonstrated that structured programming has the greatest impact on the target audience. As with any age group, discussing topics of interest to the participants yields the greatest benefit.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analysis                  REF:    622

 

3. Which of the following statements made by a client best identifies someone who will benefit from health-promotion interventions?

a.	“I have a new grandchild and want to be part of her life.”
b.	“My mother lived until she was 90, so a long life is in my genes.”
c.	“Some chronic illness is just a part of aging.”
d.	“I hope I’ll live a lot longer, but one never knows.”

 

ANS:   A

Motivation to adopt a healthy lifestyle is a primary predictor of successful interventions. Feeling that illness is just part of aging or leaving health up to chance will not help the person make necessary lifestyle changes.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application             REF:    623-624

 

4. Which of the following statements concerning nutrition and older adults is true?

a.	Older adults who live in their own homes are more likely to be malnourished than older adults living in a nursing home.
b.	Older adults lose their desire for high-fat, salty foods.
c.	Meals served in long-term care institutions are usually more well-balanced than foods eaten by older adults living at home.
d.	Most older adults are not aware of food assistance programs.

 

ANS:   D

The percent of older adults who live in their own homes and are malnourished is lower than that of older adults who live in a nursing home. Older adults do not lose their desire for high-fat/cholesterol, high-sodium foods. Fresh fruits and vegetables are not always available for older adults living in nursing homes.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension      REF:    624-625

 

5. Which of the following statements concerning urinary incontinence is correct?

a.	Urge incontinence occurs when someone has the urge to void but cannot empty the bladder
b.	Stress incontinence is associated with emotional turmoil
c.	Overflow incontinence occurs when someone laughs or sneezes
d.	Physiological changes cause overflow incontinence

 

ANS:   D

Stress incontinence occurs when someone coughs or sneezes, urge incontinence occurs when someone cannot wait to void once the urge to void is felt, and overflow incontinence is caused by physiological changes that affect voiding, such as an enlarged prostate gland.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    625