Question 1

The disoriented older adult should be discouraged from doing much for themselves, since the nursing assistant is there to provide care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Softening of the bones is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  osteogenic sarcoma. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  arthritis. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  osteogenic sarcoma. 
D)  none of the above B

Question 3

Which of the following is a cause of delirium?

Accepted Answer

A)  sudden withdrawal of medications 
B)  tumors 
C)  infection 
D)  all of the above 
A)  sudden withdrawal of medications 
B)  tumors 
C)  infection 
D)  all of the above D

Question 4

Old adult patients do NOT need to feel needed since they have already accomplished all they can in life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Restorative care includes returning the patient to the level of functioning they had before they became ill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To keep the older adult patient safe, the nursing assistant must observe all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  before getting the patient out of bed, help them come to a full sitting position before standing up 
B)  only feed the patients cold foods 
C)  keep frequently used articles within reach of the patient. 
D)  all of the above are correct 
A)  before getting the patient out of bed, help them come to a full sitting position before standing up 
B)  only feed the patients cold foods 
C)  keep frequently used articles within reach of the patient. 
D)  all of the above are correct

Question 7

An age-related change of the skin of an older patient may cause it to be extremely dry, flakey, and wrinkled. The nursing assistant should

Accepted Answer

A)  change patient's position every six hours. 
B)  apply lotion to the skin. 
C)  avoid frequent back care. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  change patient's position every six hours. 
B)  apply lotion to the skin. 
C)  avoid frequent back care. 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

Assisting the older adult with nutrition includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  assisting the patient as needed 
B)  adding between-meal snacks without checking with your supervisor 
C)  removing wrappers and lids and cutting the meat 
D)  all of the above are acceptable 
A)  assisting the patient as needed 
B)  adding between-meal snacks without checking with your supervisor 
C)  removing wrappers and lids and cutting the meat 
D)  all of the above are acceptable

Question 9

To meet the psychosocial needs of the older adult patient, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  discount things that have happened in the past 
B)  be a good listener 
C)  provide opportunities for the patient to make decisions and feel independent 
D)  encourage the patient to do as much as he/she is able. 
A)  discount things that have happened in the past 
B)  be a good listener 
C)  provide opportunities for the patient to make decisions and feel independent 
D)  encourage the patient to do as much as he/she is able.

Question 10

Reality orientation includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  where the patient works 
B)  name of the caregiver 
C)  time of day 
D)  date 
A)  where the patient works 
B)  name of the caregiver 
C)  time of day 
D)  date

Question 11

As a person grows older, physical changes may

Accepted Answer

A)  make functioning independently easier. 
B)  make muscle tone increase. 
C)  create problems in detecting heat, pain, and cold. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  make functioning independently easier. 
B)  make muscle tone increase. 
C)  create problems in detecting heat, pain, and cold. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Social changes for the older adult may be caused by physical problems, life crises, or the pressure of society. These may include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of illness and increasing dependence on others 
B)  new friends 
C)  retirement and a change in income 
D)  death of a spouse or significant other 
A)  fear of illness and increasing dependence on others 
B)  new friends 
C)  retirement and a change in income 
D)  death of a spouse or significant other

Question 13

Which of the following is important for a disoriented patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  being frequently reminded of person, place, and time. 
B)  a calm environment and routine care 
C)  an easily readable clock and calendar 
D)  all of the above 
A)  being frequently reminded of person, place, and time. 
B)  a calm environment and routine care 
C)  an easily readable clock and calendar 
D)  all of the above

Exam 31: The Older Adult Patient and Long Term Care

The disoriented older adult should be discouraged from doing much for themselves, since the nursing assistant is there to provide care.

Softening of the bones is known as

Which of the following is a cause of delirium?

Old adult patients do NOT need to feel needed since they have already accomplished all they can in life.

Restorative care includes returning the patient to the level of functioning they had before they became ill.

To keep the older adult patient safe, the nursing assistant must observe all of the following EXCEPT:

An age-related change of the skin of an older patient may cause it to be extremely dry, flakey, and wrinkled. The nursing assistant should

Assisting the older adult with nutrition includes all of the following EXCEPT:

To meet the psychosocial needs of the older adult patient, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Reality orientation includes all of the following EXCEPT:

As a person grows older, physical changes may

Social changes for the older adult may be caused by physical problems, life crises, or the pressure of society. These may include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is important for a disoriented patient?

The Health Care System

The Role of the Nursing Assistant, Workplace Ethics, and Legal Aspects of Patient Care

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology, Abbreviations, and Specialties

Patients, Residents, and Clients

Infection Control

Safety

Body Mechanics: Positioning, Moving, and Transporting Patients

Personal Care of the Patient

The Patients Room

Bedmaking

Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging a Patient

The Human Body

The Musculoskeletal System and Related Care

The Integumentary System and Related Care

The Circulatory System and Related Care

The Gastrointestinal System and Related Care

Nutrition for the Patient

The Urinary System and Related Care

Specimen Collection

The Endocrine System and Related Care of Diabetics

The Reproductive System and Related Care

The Nervous System and Related Care

Emergency Care

Warm and Cold Applications

Care of the Surgical Patient

Special Procedures

Patients With Special Needs

Neonatal and Pediatric Care

Home Health Care

Rehabilitation and Return to Self-Care

The Terminally Ill Patient and Postmortem Care

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