Question 1

Your patient reports a history of falling several times in his home during the past year. Which of the following referrals would be most helpful?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical therapist 
B)  psychologist 
C)  physician 
D)  pharmacist 
A)  physical therapist 
B)  psychologist 
C)  physician 
D)  pharmacist A

Question 2

Mrs. Rodriguez is 74 years old, is recently widowed, and lives alone. On her most recent visit, she showed signs of forgetfulness. You believe some may be due to lack of stimulation. You discuss this with Mrs. Rodriguez and suggest which of the following activities would be most helpful?

Accepted Answer

A)  watching the news every day 
B)  completing crossword puzzles 
C)  playing cards at the senior center 
D)  reading the daily newspaper 
A)  watching the news every day 
B)  completing crossword puzzles 
C)  playing cards at the senior center 
D)  reading the daily newspaper C

Question 3

Which of the following is not a normal expectation of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of friends 
B)  retirement from work 
C)  feeling depressed 
D)  hair loss 
A)  loss of friends 
B)  retirement from work 
C)  feeling depressed 
D)  hair loss C

Question 4

Which of the following is true about intimacy among older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults typically lose interest in sex by the seventh decade. 
B)  Most older adults report physical changes that are barriers to fulfillment. 
C)  Men lose the ability to have an erection around the age of retirement. 
D)  Physical changes during menopause prevent women from enjoying intercourse. 
A)  Older adults typically lose interest in sex by the seventh decade. 
B)  Most older adults report physical changes that are barriers to fulfillment. 
C)  Men lose the ability to have an erection around the age of retirement. 
D)  Physical changes during menopause prevent women from enjoying intercourse.

Question 5

Regular eye examinations are important as we age because:

Accepted Answer

A)  most older adults can no longer drive safely. 
B)  the inability to read warning labels is a safety hazard. 
C)  all older adults require corrective lenses to see properly. 
D)  loss of night vision can be reversed with proper treatment. 
A)  most older adults can no longer drive safely. 
B)  the inability to read warning labels is a safety hazard. 
C)  all older adults require corrective lenses to see properly. 
D)  loss of night vision can be reversed with proper treatment.

Question 6

Mr. Sidhu and his wife are in their 80s and keep very active. On this visit to your clinic, Mrs. Sidhu confides that she is concerned about her husband's driving, as he has had three minor accidents in the past month. To further evaluate this situation, you decide to assess which of the following with Mr. Sidhu?

Accepted Answer

A)  hearing test 
B)  visual screening 
C)  model of the car he drives 
D)  upper body range of motion 
E)  1 and 2 
A)  hearing test 
B)  visual screening 
C)  model of the car he drives 
D)  upper body range of motion 
E)  1 and 2

Question 7

It is no longer safe for Mrs. Green to live alone in her home. While looking for an assisted living residence, Mrs. Green's daughter expresses frustration that her mother's desire to keep her cat narrows the options considerably. You point out that:

Accepted Answer

A)  having a pet is an added burden that Mrs. Green is no longer able to manage. 
B)  there are shelters that would find Mrs. Green's cat a new home. 
C)  the cat may be meeting Mrs. Green's need for affection and companionship. 
D)  the daughter should assume responsibility and bring the cat to visit Mrs. Green. 
A)  having a pet is an added burden that Mrs. Green is no longer able to manage. 
B)  there are shelters that would find Mrs. Green's cat a new home. 
C)  the cat may be meeting Mrs. Green's need for affection and companionship. 
D)  the daughter should assume responsibility and bring the cat to visit Mrs. Green.

Question 8

Your patient has been diagnosed with diabetes and is concerned that she will no longer be able to do activities she enjoys. Which of the following is your best response?

Accepted Answer

A)  You are correct that you can expect some limitations in your ability to travel now that you have diabetes. 
B)  With careful management, you should be able to prevent complications from diabetes and continue to do all the things you do now. 
C)  You should discuss some of these complications with your physician so that he or she can explain how to best modify your lifestyle. 
D)  Most patients are symptom-free for at least 5 years, so you should plan to do as much as you can in that time. 
A)  You are correct that you can expect some limitations in your ability to travel now that you have diabetes. 
B)  With careful management, you should be able to prevent complications from diabetes and continue to do all the things you do now. 
C)  You should discuss some of these complications with your physician so that he or she can explain how to best modify your lifestyle. 
D)  Most patients are symptom-free for at least 5 years, so you should plan to do as much as you can in that time.

Question 9

Mrs. Osterman is 69 years old and hopes to continue working for several more years to increase her retirement savings. Common barriers for older adults who wish to continue working include:

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of understanding about new technology. 
B)  biases about older adults in the workplace. 
C)  restrictions on accessing retirement funds while working. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  lack of understanding about new technology. 
B)  biases about older adults in the workplace. 
C)  restrictions on accessing retirement funds while working. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Challenges experienced by aging adults include:

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in appearance. 
B)  changes in body function. 
C)  managing chronic disease. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  changes in appearance. 
B)  changes in body function. 
C)  managing chronic disease. 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Barriers to sexual fulfillment in older adults include:

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological changes. 
B)  lack of desire. 
C)  loss of partner. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  physiological changes. 
B)  lack of desire. 
C)  loss of partner. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Your patient's daughter complains that her mother has difficulty sleeping, no longer shows an interest in eating or doing activities, and cannot seem to focus on a conversation. You suspect which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mother may be depressed and should be evaluated by a mental health professional. 
B)  It is likely a temporary situation because older adults often experience mood swings. 
C)  There is insufficient information to warrant a nursing intervention at this time. 
D)  The daughter may not be interpreting her mother's behavior objectively. 
A)  The mother may be depressed and should be evaluated by a mental health professional. 
B)  It is likely a temporary situation because older adults often experience mood swings. 
C)  There is insufficient information to warrant a nursing intervention at this time. 
D)  The daughter may not be interpreting her mother's behavior objectively.

Your patient reports a history of falling several times in his home during the past year. Which of the following referrals would be most helpful?

Mrs. Rodriguez is 74 years old, is recently widowed, and lives alone. On her most recent visit, she showed signs of forgetfulness. You believe some may be due to lack of stimulation. You discuss this with Mrs. Rodriguez and suggest which of the following activities would be most helpful?

Which of the following is not a normal expectation of aging?

Which of the following is true about intimacy among older adults?

Regular eye examinations are important as we age because:

It is no longer safe for Mrs. Green to live alone in her home. While looking for an assisted living residence, Mrs. Green's daughter expresses frustration that her mother's desire to keep her cat narrows the options considerably. You point out that:

Your patient has been diagnosed with diabetes and is concerned that she will no longer be able to do activities she enjoys. Which of the following is your best response?

Mrs. Osterman is 69 years old and hopes to continue working for several more years to increase her retirement savings. Common barriers for older adults who wish to continue working include:

Challenges experienced by aging adults include:

Barriers to sexual fulfillment in older adults include:

Your patient's daughter complains that her mother has difficulty sleeping, no longer shows an interest in eating or doing activities, and cannot seem to focus on a conversation. You suspect which of the following?

What Does It Mean to Age Successfully

Midrange Theory of Successful Aging

Understanding Older Adults: US and Global Perspectives

An Evidence-Based Team Approach to Optimal Wellness

Engaging Older Adults As Partners in Their Care

Health Priorities for the Older Adult

Challenges to Physical Health

Assessing the Older Adult: Whats Different

Staying Physically Fit As We Age

Assistive Technology to Optimize Physical Functioning

Optimizing Rest and Sleep Patterns

Intimacy, Sexuality, and Aging

Healthy Eating

Using Medications Safely and Effectively

Economic Considerations of Aging

Living Safely in the Environment

Legal Considerations

Older Adults As Caregivers and Care Recipients

Relating to Older Adults in a Culturally Diverse World

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults

Challenges to Mental Wellness

Spirituality in Aging

Planning for the End of Life

International Perspectives on Aging

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Exam 4: Challenges and Opportunities of Growing Old

Your patient reports a history of falling several times in his home during the past year. Which of the following referrals would be most helpful?

Mrs. Rodriguez is 74 years old, is recently widowed, and lives alone. On her most recent visit, she showed signs of forgetfulness. You believe some may be due to lack of stimulation. You discuss this with Mrs. Rodriguez and suggest which of the following activities would be most helpful?

Which of the following is not a normal expectation of aging?

Which of the following is true about intimacy among older adults?

Regular eye examinations are important as we age because:

It is no longer safe for Mrs. Green to live alone in her home. While looking for an assisted living residence, Mrs. Green's daughter expresses frustration that her mother's desire to keep her cat narrows the options considerably. You point out that:

Your patient has been diagnosed with diabetes and is concerned that she will no longer be able to do activities she enjoys. Which of the following is your best response?

Mrs. Osterman is 69 years old and hopes to continue working for several more years to increase her retirement savings. Common barriers for older adults who wish to continue working include:

Challenges experienced by aging adults include:

Barriers to sexual fulfillment in older adults include:

Your patient's daughter complains that her mother has difficulty sleeping, no longer shows an interest in eating or doing activities, and cannot seem to focus on a conversation. You suspect which of the following?

What Does It Mean to Age Successfully

Midrange Theory of Successful Aging

Understanding Older Adults: US and Global Perspectives

An Evidence-Based Team Approach to Optimal Wellness

Engaging Older Adults As Partners in Their Care

Health Priorities for the Older Adult

Challenges to Physical Health

Assessing the Older Adult: Whats Different

Staying Physically Fit As We Age

Assistive Technology to Optimize Physical Functioning

Optimizing Rest and Sleep Patterns

Intimacy, Sexuality, and Aging

Healthy Eating

Using Medications Safely and Effectively

Economic Considerations of Aging

Living Safely in the Environment

Legal Considerations

Older Adults As Caregivers and Care Recipients

Relating to Older Adults in a Culturally Diverse World

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults

Challenges to Mental Wellness

Spirituality in Aging

Planning for the End of Life

International Perspectives on Aging

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