Deck 31: The Older Adult Patient and Long Term Care

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Reality orientation includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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

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 5

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:

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 6

Softening of the bones is known as

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

Question 7

As a person grows older, physical changes may

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 8

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

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

Which of the following is a cause of delirium?

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

Question 10

Which of the following is important for a disoriented patient?

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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