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 27- Caring for Older Adults During Illness
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | Which of the following statements best captures the typical character of health problems in the lives of older adults? | |
| A) | Older adults’ lives are dominated by the increasing number of acute health problems due to age-related changes. | |
| B) | Most older adults experience an interplay between a number of chronic conditions and occasional acute health problems. | |
| C) | Older adults can expect a relatively consistent decline in their health over time as a result of acute health problems. | |
| D) | Chronic conditions account for the normal downward direction of an older adult’s health status. | |
| 2. | During assessment of an older adult, the nurse discovers that the individual has been reluctant to divulge his recent losses in activities of daily living to his primary care provider. The nurse recognizes that which of the following factors has been demonstrated to contribute to such reluctance? | |
| A) | The older adult may fear a loss of independence if he discloses his problems. | |
| B) | The older adult may realize that age-related changes are normally not treatable. | |
| C) | The older adult may be experiencing cognitive deficits that influence decision-making processes. | |
| D) | The older adult may recognize that health care systems are not usually able to address psychosocial problems. | |
| 3. | As part of the orientation for nurses new to the palliative care unit, the nurse is teaching new graduates about the nature of palliative care. Which of the following statements by the new nurse indicates a need for further teaching? | |
| A) | “I can see how important it is for us to educate patients and their families and friends on the unit.” | |
| B) | “It certainly requires a change in thinking to understand why we don’t provide any medical interventions for patients.” | |
| C) | “I can see how comfort and psychosocial well-being take precedence over physical functioning.” | |
| D) | “Purpose in life and quality of life seem to be the overarching goals of palliative care.” | |
| 4. | The nurse is teaching an older adult’s family about the concept of caregiver burden. Which of the following points should the nurse most likely communicate to the family? | |
| A) | “Don’t feel guilty about having to hire help. Most older Americans’ care is currently provided by professionals and formal services.” | |
| B) | “If you do eventually feel overburdened, moving your loved one to a nursing home will provide you with relief.” | |
| C) | “You’ll find it difficult to provide for your loved one’s needs if you yourself don’t have a strong support system.” | |
| D) | “You’ll actually find that for you, the benefits of providing for your loved one outweigh the negative consequences.” | |
Answer Key
| 1. | B |
| 2. | A |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | C |
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