Question 1

Which type of assessment tool gives the most reliable results for an older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical history 
B)  Self-report 
C)  Observational 
D)  Report-by-proxy 
A)  Medical history 
B)  Self-report 
C)  Observational 
D)  Report-by-proxy C

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a functional activity needed for independent living (an instrumental activity of daily living, or IADL)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feeding 
B)  Dressing 
C)  Washing clothes 
D)  Getting out of bed 
A)  Feeding 
B)  Dressing 
C)  Washing clothes 
D)  Getting out of bed C

Question 3

Which of the following should the nurse include in the psychosocial assessment of an older patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Comorbid diseases 
B)  Joint pain 
C)  Genetics 
D)  Family relationships 
A)  Comorbid diseases 
B)  Joint pain 
C)  Genetics 
D)  Family relationships D

Question 4

Which functional assessment tool asks about the mechanical and psychological factors affecting an older adult's ability to maintain an adequate diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Katz Index 
B)  FANCAPES 
C)  Functional Independence Measure 
D)  Older Americans Resources and Services 
A)  Katz Index 
B)  FANCAPES 
C)  Functional Independence Measure 
D)  Older Americans Resources and Services

Question 5

The nurse assesses an older male adult who has Alzheimer's disease and his caregiver. Which information from the caregiver warrants further investigation by the nurse to assess the caregiver for strain?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient wants to stay home. 
B)  The patient sleeps on two pillows. 
C)  The patient sits in the chair all day. 
D)  The patient does not like to be alone. 
A)  The patient wants to stay home. 
B)  The patient sleeps on two pillows. 
C)  The patient sits in the chair all day. 
D)  The patient does not like to be alone.

Question 6

Which tool is used to assess an older adult's functional capability?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADL 
B)  MMSE 
C)  OBRA 
D)  FIM 
A)  ADL 
B)  MMSE 
C)  OBRA 
D)  FIM

Question 7

Which assessment tool is the most comprehensive exam of an older adult's functional status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Katz Index 
B)  Fulmer SPICES 
C)  The Functional APGAR Evaluation Tool 
D)  The Older Americans Resources and Services (OARS) instrument 
A)  Katz Index 
B)  Fulmer SPICES 
C)  The Functional APGAR Evaluation Tool 
D)  The Older Americans Resources and Services (OARS) instrument

Question 8

Why should a new nurse use a standardized assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows for electronic data collection and analysis. 
B)  It increases the likelihood of collecting the most accurate data. 
C)  It is a substitute for possessing refined interviewing skills. 
D)  It provides an automated means of choosing nursing diagnoses. 
A)  It allows for electronic data collection and analysis. 
B)  It increases the likelihood of collecting the most accurate data. 
C)  It is a substitute for possessing refined interviewing skills. 
D)  It provides an automated means of choosing nursing diagnoses.

Question 9

Which question or command is a part of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Do you have the coordination, balance, and strength to participate in day-to-day life?" 
B)  "How often does your family provide support for you?" 
C)  "Do you prefer to stay at home rather than go out and do things?" 
D)  "Please repeat the three words I asked you to remember." 
A)  "Do you have the coordination, balance, and strength to participate in day-to-day life?" 
B)  "How often does your family provide support for you?" 
C)  "Do you prefer to stay at home rather than go out and do things?" 
D)  "Please repeat the three words I asked you to remember."

Question 10

Which of the following does the nurse do when preparing to perform a skilled and detailed assessment of an older adult that is not usually required when assessing a younger individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide for adequate privacy. 
B)  Allow more time for assessing. 
C)  Gather all needed supplies. 
D)  Complete the evaluation in one sitting. 
A)  Provide for adequate privacy. 
B)  Allow more time for assessing. 
C)  Gather all needed supplies. 
D)  Complete the evaluation in one sitting.

Question 11

The FANCAPES model represents Fluids, Aeration, Nutrition, Communication, Activity, Pain, Elimination, and Socialization. When would this tool be used to assess an older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  To determine functional performance 
B)  To determine mental status 
C)  To determine physical assistance 
D)  To determine caregiver burden 
A)  To determine functional performance 
B)  To determine mental status 
C)  To determine physical assistance 
D)  To determine caregiver burden

Question 12

The nurse assesses an older female adult in midmorning and, in a normal-toned voice, asks her, "Do you walk to the library to borrow books?" How should this nurse improve an assessment of an older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess her earlier in the day. 
B)  Get this data from the family. 
C)  Use a soft voice for questions. 
D)  Ask her how she obtains books. 
A)  Assess her earlier in the day. 
B)  Get this data from the family. 
C)  Use a soft voice for questions. 
D)  Ask her how she obtains books.

Question 13

Which one of the following categories is not found in the Fulmer SPICES assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Confusion 
C)  Falling 
D)  Incontinence 
A)  Pain 
B)  Confusion 
C)  Falling 
D)  Incontinence

Which type of assessment tool gives the most reliable results for an older adult?

Which of the following is considered a functional activity needed for independent living (an instrumental activity of daily living, or IADL)?

Which of the following should the nurse include in the psychosocial assessment of an older patient?

Which functional assessment tool asks about the mechanical and psychological factors affecting an older adult's ability to maintain an adequate diet?

The nurse assesses an older male adult who has Alzheimer's disease and his caregiver. Which information from the caregiver warrants further investigation by the nurse to assess the caregiver for strain?

Which tool is used to assess an older adult's functional capability?

Which assessment tool is the most comprehensive exam of an older adult's functional status?

Why should a new nurse use a standardized assessment tool?

Which question or command is a part of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)?

Which of the following does the nurse do when preparing to perform a skilled and detailed assessment of an older adult that is not usually required when assessing a younger individual?

The FANCAPES model represents Fluids, Aeration, Nutrition, Communication, Activity, Pain, Elimination, and Socialization. When would this tool be used to assess an older adult?

The nurse assesses an older female adult in midmorning and, in a normal-toned voice, asks her, "Do you walk to the library to borrow books?" How should this nurse improve an assessment of an older adult?

Which one of the following categories is not found in the Fulmer SPICES assessment tool?

Introduction to Healthy Aging

Gerontological Nursing History, Education, and Roles

Communicating With Older Adults

Culture, Ethnicity, and Aging

Nursing Documentation for Optimal Care

Biological Theories of Aging and Physical Changes of Aging

Social, Psychological, Spiritual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging

Nutritional Needs

Hydration and Continence

Rest, Sleep, and Activity

Promoting Healthy Skin and Feet

Maintaining Mobility and Environmental Safety

Safe Medication Use for Older Adults

Living With Chronic Illness

Pain and Comfort

Diabetes Mellitus

Bone and Joint Health

Visual and Auditory Changes

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

Cognitive Impairment

Economic and Legal Issues

Relationships, Roles, and Transitions

Mental Health and Wellness in Later Life

Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death in Later Life

Care Across the Continuum

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Exam 13: Assessment Tools in Gerontological Nursing

Which type of assessment tool gives the most reliable results for an older adult?

Which of the following is considered a functional activity needed for independent living (an instrumental activity of daily living, or IADL)?

Which of the following should the nurse include in the psychosocial assessment of an older patient?

Which functional assessment tool asks about the mechanical and psychological factors affecting an older adult's ability to maintain an adequate diet?

The nurse assesses an older male adult who has Alzheimer's disease and his caregiver. Which information from the caregiver warrants further investigation by the nurse to assess the caregiver for strain?

Which tool is used to assess an older adult's functional capability?

Which assessment tool is the most comprehensive exam of an older adult's functional status?

Why should a new nurse use a standardized assessment tool?

Which question or command is a part of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)?

Which of the following does the nurse do when preparing to perform a skilled and detailed assessment of an older adult that is not usually required when assessing a younger individual?

The FANCAPES model represents Fluids, Aeration, Nutrition, Communication, Activity, Pain, Elimination, and Socialization. When would this tool be used to assess an older adult?

The nurse assesses an older female adult in midmorning and, in a normal-toned voice, asks her, "Do you walk to the library to borrow books?" How should this nurse improve an assessment of an older adult?

Which one of the following categories is not found in the Fulmer SPICES assessment tool?

Introduction to Healthy Aging

Gerontological Nursing History, Education, and Roles

Communicating With Older Adults

Culture, Ethnicity, and Aging

Nursing Documentation for Optimal Care

Biological Theories of Aging and Physical Changes of Aging

Social, Psychological, Spiritual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging

Nutritional Needs

Hydration and Continence

Rest, Sleep, and Activity

Promoting Healthy Skin and Feet

Maintaining Mobility and Environmental Safety

Safe Medication Use for Older Adults

Living With Chronic Illness

Pain and Comfort

Diabetes Mellitus

Bone and Joint Health

Visual and Auditory Changes

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

Cognitive Impairment

Economic and Legal Issues

Relationships, Roles, and Transitions

Mental Health and Wellness in Later Life

Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death in Later Life

Care Across the Continuum

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