Question 1

A nursing home is converting to a person-centered culture from an institution-centered culture.Which nursing intervention will be suitable in the new culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain consistent resident assignments. 
B)  Provide structured activities for the residents. 
C)  Assign nursing assistants to perform bathing. 
D)  Determine mealtime on the basis of staffing levels. 
A)  Maintain consistent resident assignments. 
B)  Provide structured activities for the residents. 
C)  Assign nursing assistants to perform bathing. 
D)  Determine mealtime on the basis of staffing levels. A

Question 2

A family is touring selected nursing homes in preparation for their mother's future.Which qualities of a nursing home should the family include if they decide on a person-centered nursing home?

Accepted Answer

A)  Staff members cover all nursing units. 
B)  Residents and families have a council. 
C)  Residents choose stimulating activities. 
D)  Staff members respond to residents' needs. 
E)  Group activities are scheduled on the hour.
F)Staff members help residents stay well-groomed. 
A)  Staff members cover all nursing units. 
B)  Residents and families have a council. 
C)  Residents choose stimulating activities. 
D)  Staff members respond to residents' needs. 
E)  Group activities are scheduled on the hour.
F)Staff members help residents stay well-groomed. B,C,D,F

Question 3

A family that has three small children prepares to move an older female parent into their home knowing that she stays up all night.The nurse helps the family prepare for the change.Which part of planning should the nurse indicate is the family's priority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sharing household responsibilities 
B)  Preparing the house for her arrival 
C)  Helping her use her skills and talents 
D)  Setting limits on nighttime activities 
A)  Sharing household responsibilities 
B)  Preparing the house for her arrival 
C)  Helping her use her skills and talents 
D)  Setting limits on nighttime activities B

Question 4

Which statement is true about living arrangements for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults are more independent in their own homes than in a residential community. 
B)  The increase in real estate values makes home ownership essential to security. 
C)  Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PAC
E)  is a community alternative to nursing home care for frail older adults. 
D)  Florida is an example of a naturally occurring retirement community (NOR
C) . 
A)  Older adults are more independent in their own homes than in a residential community. 
B)  The increase in real estate values makes home ownership essential to security. 
C)  Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PAC
E)  is a community alternative to nursing home care for frail older adults. 
D)  Florida is an example of a naturally occurring retirement community (NOR
C) .

Question 5

A nurse completing a hospital discharge to home understands that which of the following interventions is most important before discharge.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medication reconciliation 
B)  Providing a list of community resources 
C)  Contacting a durable medical equipment facility 
D)  Educating the client on appropriate range-of-motion exercises 
A)  Medication reconciliation 
B)  Providing a list of community resources 
C)  Contacting a durable medical equipment facility 
D)  Educating the client on appropriate range-of-motion exercises

Question 6

An elder-friendly community includes components that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Address basic needs 
B)  Optimize physical health 
C)  Provide financial assistance 
D)  Maximize independence 
E)  Provide social engagement 
A)  Address basic needs 
B)  Optimize physical health 
C)  Provide financial assistance 
D)  Maximize independence 
E)  Provide social engagement

Question 7

The nurse prepares to transfer an older adult to a long-term care facility and calls the facility to give a report.Which nursing actions are the responsibilities of the transferring nurse and the receiving nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incorporating patient goals into the plan 
B)  Ensuring the patient is stable for transfer 
C)  Supplying patient documents for planning 
D)  Providing continuity of care during the transfer 
A)  Incorporating patient goals into the plan 
B)  Ensuring the patient is stable for transfer 
C)  Supplying patient documents for planning 
D)  Providing continuity of care during the transfer

Question 8

Which is characteristic of relocation stress syndrome in a resident of a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agitation 
B)  Apprehension 
C)  Caring family 
D)  Hallucinations 
A)  Agitation 
B)  Apprehension 
C)  Caring family 
D)  Hallucinations

Question 9

The nurse assesses a resident who was transferred yesterday from an acute care hospital.Which should the nurse assess to determine whether this individual is under stress from the transfer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Length of the resident's stay in the acute care facility 
B)  Availability of disposition options before the transfer 
C)  Presence of familiar people throughout the transfer 
D)  Tour of the new facility shortly after transfer 
A)  Length of the resident's stay in the acute care facility 
B)  Availability of disposition options before the transfer 
C)  Presence of familiar people throughout the transfer 
D)  Tour of the new facility shortly after transfer

Question 10

A resident of a long-term care facility has been asking to have the drain in the bathroom sink repaired for 2 months.The nurse responds by saying that when they move to the new building,the sinks will work very well.Which right of a resident of a long-term care facility has the nurse violated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right to be free of all forms of abuse 
B)  Right to be transferred for appropriate reasons 
C)  Right to voice grievances and have them remedied 
D)  Right to information about conditions and treatments 
A)  Right to be free of all forms of abuse 
B)  Right to be transferred for appropriate reasons 
C)  Right to voice grievances and have them remedied 
D)  Right to information about conditions and treatments

Question 11

Which home modification interventions are designed to enhance the ability of older adults to remain in their homes?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 36-inch-wide doorway 
B)  Entryways with less than two steps 
C)  Electrical outlets at chest level 
D)  A bathroom on the first floor 
A)  A 36-inch-wide doorway 
B)  Entryways with less than two steps 
C)  Electrical outlets at chest level 
D)  A bathroom on the first floor

Question 12

An older female resident in the residential facility keeps a large collection of personal items and photographs of her late husband on her bedside table,but the nursing assistant and resident frequently argue about this.Why should the nurse intervene between the resident and the nursing assistant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resident is attempting to maintain her sense of personal space. 
B)  Resident needs to accept the reality of her spouse's death. 
C)  Resident's argumentative nature can indicate early dementia. 
D)  Clutter from all the personal items is a safety and liability risk. 
A)  Resident is attempting to maintain her sense of personal space. 
B)  Resident needs to accept the reality of her spouse's death. 
C)  Resident's argumentative nature can indicate early dementia. 
D)  Clutter from all the personal items is a safety and liability risk.

Question 13

Which statement is true about residential living for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  A residential care facility is the new term for a nursing home. 
B)  An assisted living facility (ALF) must have an registered nurse (RN) on staff. 
C)  Administrators are realizing that their duty is to care for the residents as people. 
D)  A "granny flat" is an apartment in a high-rise building reserved for seniors. 
A)  A residential care facility is the new term for a nursing home. 
B)  An assisted living facility (ALF) must have an registered nurse (RN) on staff. 
C)  Administrators are realizing that their duty is to care for the residents as people. 
D)  A "granny flat" is an apartment in a high-rise building reserved for seniors.

Question 14

As the nurse admits an older woman to a long-term care facility from her home of 50 years,she mistakes the nurse for her daughter.Which diagnosis does the nurse use to plan care for this woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoxia as a result of chronic disease 
B)  Relocation stress syndrome 
C)  Alzheimer disease (A
D)  
D)  Attention-seeking behavior 
A)  Hypoxia as a result of chronic disease 
B)  Relocation stress syndrome 
C)  Alzheimer disease (A
D)  
D)  Attention-seeking behavior

A nursing home is converting to a person-centered culture from an institution-centered culture.Which nursing intervention will be suitable in the new culture?

A family is touring selected nursing homes in preparation for their mother's future.Which qualities of a nursing home should the family include if they decide on a person-centered nursing home?

A family that has three small children prepares to move an older female parent into their home knowing that she stays up all night.The nurse helps the family prepare for the change.Which part of planning should the nurse indicate is the family's priority?

Which statement is true about living arrangements for older adults?

A nurse completing a hospital discharge to home understands that which of the following interventions is most important before discharge.

An elder-friendly community includes components that:

The nurse prepares to transfer an older adult to a long-term care facility and calls the facility to give a report.Which nursing actions are the responsibilities of the transferring nurse and the receiving nurse?

Which is characteristic of relocation stress syndrome in a resident of a long-term care facility?

The nurse assesses a resident who was transferred yesterday from an acute care hospital.Which should the nurse assess to determine whether this individual is under stress from the transfer?

A resident of a long-term care facility has been asking to have the drain in the bathroom sink repaired for 2 months.The nurse responds by saying that when they move to the new building,the sinks will work very well.Which right of a resident of a long-term care facility has the nurse violated?

Which home modification interventions are designed to enhance the ability of older adults to remain in their homes?

An older female resident in the residential facility keeps a large collection of personal items and photographs of her late husband on her bedside table,but the nursing assistant and resident frequently argue about this.Why should the nurse intervene between the resident and the nursing assistant?

Which statement is true about residential living for older adults?

As the nurse admits an older woman to a long-term care facility from her home of 50 years,she mistakes the nurse for her daughter.Which diagnosis does the nurse use to plan care for this woman?

Introduction to Healthy Aging

Gerontological Nursing History, Education, and Roles

Culture and Aging

Theories of Aging and Physical Changes

Social, Psychological, Spiritual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging

Assessment and Documentation for Optimal Care

Safe Medication Use

Nutrition and Hydration

Elimination

Rest, Sleep, and Activity

Promoting Healthy Skin and Feet

Promoting Safety

Living With Chronic Illness

Pain and Comfort

Diseases Affecting Vision and Hearing

Metabolic Disorders

Bone and Joint Problems

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Cognitive Impairment

Mental Health

Economic and Legal Issues

Relationships, Roles, and Transitions

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Exam 3: Care Across the Continuum

A nursing home is converting to a person-centered culture from an institution-centered culture.Which nursing intervention will be suitable in the new culture?

A family is touring selected nursing homes in preparation for their mother's future.Which qualities of a nursing home should the family include if they decide on a person-centered nursing home?

A family that has three small children prepares to move an older female parent into their home knowing that she stays up all night.The nurse helps the family prepare for the change.Which part of planning should the nurse indicate is the family's priority?

Which statement is true about living arrangements for older adults?

A nurse completing a hospital discharge to home understands that which of the following interventions is most important before discharge.

An elder-friendly community includes components that:

The nurse prepares to transfer an older adult to a long-term care facility and calls the facility to give a report.Which nursing actions are the responsibilities of the transferring nurse and the receiving nurse?

Which is characteristic of relocation stress syndrome in a resident of a long-term care facility?

The nurse assesses a resident who was transferred yesterday from an acute care hospital.Which should the nurse assess to determine whether this individual is under stress from the transfer?

A resident of a long-term care facility has been asking to have the drain in the bathroom sink repaired for 2 months.The nurse responds by saying that when they move to the new building,the sinks will work very well.Which right of a resident of a long-term care facility has the nurse violated?

Which home modification interventions are designed to enhance the ability of older adults to remain in their homes?

An older female resident in the residential facility keeps a large collection of personal items and photographs of her late husband on her bedside table,but the nursing assistant and resident frequently argue about this.Why should the nurse intervene between the resident and the nursing assistant?

Which statement is true about residential living for older adults?

As the nurse admits an older woman to a long-term care facility from her home of 50 years,she mistakes the nurse for her daughter.Which diagnosis does the nurse use to plan care for this woman?

Introduction to Healthy Aging

Gerontological Nursing History, Education, and Roles

Culture and Aging

Theories of Aging and Physical Changes

Social, Psychological, Spiritual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging

Assessment and Documentation for Optimal Care

Safe Medication Use

Nutrition and Hydration

Elimination

Rest, Sleep, and Activity

Promoting Healthy Skin and Feet

Promoting Safety

Living With Chronic Illness

Pain and Comfort

Diseases Affecting Vision and Hearing

Metabolic Disorders

Bone and Joint Problems

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Cognitive Impairment

Mental Health

Economic and Legal Issues

Relationships, Roles, and Transitions

Loss, Death, and Palliative Care

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