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SAS 1
Which of the following improves attitudes toward aging and older adults?*
Staying away from older adults Education about older adults Travelling to older communities Watching the portrayals of older adults in movies and on TV
What is the rationale?*
Geriatric nurses are educated to understand and treat the often complex physical and mental health needs of older people. They try to help their patients protect their health and cope with changes in their mental and physical abilities, so older people can stay independent and active as long as possible.
What best describes nurses as a care provider?*
Determine client’s need Provide direct nursing care Help client recognize and cope with stressful
psychological situation Works in combined effort with all those involved in patient’s care
What is the rationale?*
Therefore, the best description of a care provider is the accurate and prompt
What is the rationale?*
An essential part of all nursing is teaching. Gerontological nurses focus their teaching on modifiable risk factors. They provide Health teachings towards the patient.
Nurse Beth explains medical and nursing procedures to Mr. Dela
Cruz’s family members. What role did Nurse Beth play in this
situation?*
Manag e r Advocat e Teache r Provider of Care
What is the rationale?*
Advocacy may take many forms, including active involvement at the political level or helping to explain medical or nursing procedures to family members on a unit level
What role involves gerontological nurses being aware of current
research literature, continuing to read and put into practice the
results of reliable and valid studies?*
Research Consumer Advocate Teacher
“The doctor has asked that you sign this consent form.” “Do you have any questions about the procedure?” “What were you told about the procedure you are going to have?” “Remember that you can change your mind and cancel the procedure.”
What is the rationale?*
This is the best answer because the nurse is assessing the client's level of knowledge as a result of the discussion with the primary care provider.
A nurse who reads research articles and incorporates research
findings into nursing practice would demonstrate which of the
following roles?*
Collaborator Primary Investigator Producer Consumer
What is the rationale?*
A nurse who reads research articles and incorporates research findings into nursing practice would demonstrate a research roles as a consumer. This
involves gerontological nurses being aware of current research literature, continuing to read and put into practice the results of reliable and valid studies
The nurse clarifies to a group of clients that the field of nursing interest
that specializes in disease prevention, increasing autonomy and self
care, and maintenance of function for older adults is*
gerontology. geriatrics. developmental psychology. public health.
What is the rationale?*
Geriatrics refers to medical care for older adults, an age group that is not easy to define precisely. "Older" is preferred over "elderly," but both are equally imprecise; > 65 is the age often used, but most people do not need geriatrics expertise in their care until age 70, 75, or even 80 SAS 2
An 80-year-old patient, who lives at home with a spouse, is instructed
to follow a 2 g sodium diet. The patient states, "I've always eaten the
same way all my life, and I'm not going to change now." To promote
optimal dietary adherence, the gerontological nurse's initial approach is
to:*
inform the patient about the need to follow the diet. inquire about the patient's current food preferences and
provide frequent, competitive skills testing to enhance learning. use repeated return demonstrations to promote the patient's retention of the involved tasks.
What is the rationale?*
The repeated return demonstration approach is an approach to teaching that involves demonstrating a skill or concept multiple times to a learner. This approach is often used when teaching complex tasks or skills that require a high level of coordination. This approach allows the learner to see the skill or concept being demonstrated multiple times, which can help them to better understand and learn the task or skill.
A 90-year-old patient comes to the clinic with a family member.
During the health history, the patient is unable to respond to
questions in a logical manner. The
gerontological nurse's action is to:*
ask the family member to answer the questions. ask the same questions in a louder and lower voice. determine if the patient knows the name of the current president. rephrase the questions slightly, and slowly repeat them in a lower voice.
What is the rationale?*
It is possible that the patient does not understand the language or words the nurse used. Older patients have difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds, so a lower voice must be used in talking to them.
The American Nurses Association's Gerontological Nursing: Scope
and Standards of Practice emphasizes:*
that abnormal responses to the aging process determine the appropriate nursing diagnoses. that the health status data of older adult patients be documented in
settings Clinics and long-term care facilities Home of the client, acute care facilities, long-term care settings, and clinics or anywhere clients over the age of 65 seek health care and health education
What is the rationale?*
Gerontological nurses offer care and health education to patients who are above the age of 65 in a variety of settings. Their primary focus is on patients who are older than 65. This might be the client's home, an acute care facility, a place for long-term care, or a clinic, among other possible locations.
A 70-year-old presents to the clinic stating that his family thinks he is
losing his mind and they want to put him in a home. What would be
the initial role of the gerontological nurse?*
Begin the process of finding a qualified nursing home Do a complete history,physical, and assessment Speak with the family about their concerns Make light of the subject until the nurse can evaluate the situation
What is the rationale?*
The initial role of the gerontological nurse is to do a complete history, physical and assessment.
An 87-year-old man, who has been living independently, is entering a
nursing home. To help him adjust, the most effective action is to:*
involve him in as many activities as possible so he can meet other residents. move him as quickly as possible so that he
does not have time to think. restrict family visits for the first two weeks to give him time to adjust. suggest that he bring his favorite things from home to make his room seem familiar.
What is the rationale?*
To help him adjust, the most effective action is to suggest that he bring his favorite things from home to make his room seem familiar.
Members of a family are caring for their father at home. Which
statement by a family member indicates a need for teaching and
caregiver instruction?*
"Dad has gotten lazy about his bathroom habits. He blames his arthritis medication for his toileting accidents." "Dad's room is close to the bathroom and we keep a light on for him at night." "It's inconvenient, but we stop other activities to remind Dad to go to the bathroom on a regular schedule." "We try to avoid coffee and tea at night, but Dad really likes a cup of coffee for breakfast."
What is the rationale?*
The language used in the statement sends a certain level of misunderstanding or incomprehension on the side of the caregiver on the situation of the patient. This needs further education. SAS 3
Nurse Bianca is aware that the theory of aging most likely to
explain why the older population is at risk for autoimmune
disorder is known as:*
being studied. For a very long time, it was believed that taking more antioxidants, such vitamin C, may slow down or even reverse the consequences of ageing. However, it is now understood that consuming additional antioxidants might be harmful to one's health.
Nurse Maria implements the concepts of the activity theory of aging when
instructing the older client with osteoarthritis to:*
continue her daily walking routine. curtail further increases in physical activity. document preferred end- of-life interventions. avoid exposing herself to crowds.
What is the rationale?*
You can prevent bone loss with regular exercise, such as walking. If you have osteoporosis or fragile bones, regular brisk walking can help to keep your bones strong and reduce the risk of a fracture in the future.
The 45-year-old patient reports to the nurse he feels he is going
through a "mid-life crisis." The nurse recognizes this phenomenon
refers to the theory developed by which psychologist?*
Jung Erikson Newman Havighurst
What is the rationale?*
Carl Jung's theory of development proposes that an individual progresses through life searching and setting goals for him or herself in an ongoing search for one's "true self." The "mid-life crisis" is the time in which the individual reevaluates his or her life and progresses toward his or her true self. The theories of Erikson, Newman, and Havighurst do not include a mid-life crisis
The patient in the clinic tells the nurse she can "feel her biologic
clock ticking." The nurse knows the patient views aging based on
which theory?*
Gene theory Programmed theory Rate of living theory Somatic mutation theory
What is the rationale?*
The programmed theory proposes that, at conception, a "biologic clock" begins
ticking that determines the number of cell divisions that occur before death. The rate of living theory postulates each person has a finite number of heart beats. The gene theory discusses aging from the perspective of one or more harmful genes that are activated over time and bring about age-related changes. The somatic mutation proposes that aging is caused by environmental damage to DNA
An 80-year-old female who enjoys good health explains to her
primary provider that she attributed her health status to her
regular intake of berries, fruit, green tea, which she states “help
times because he likes it.
What is the rationale?*
Jung describes a successful adjustment to aging as being accepting and valuing of self regardless of the view of others.
The nurse in the long term care facility who cares for primarily order
adults knows these adults are in which stage of Erikson’s developmental
tasks?*
Trust vs mistrust Integrity vs Despair Industry vs Inferiority Generativity vs stagnation
What is the rationale?*
Ego integrity versus despair is the eighth and final stage of Erik Erikson's stage theory of psychosocial development. This stage begins at approximately age 65 and ends at death. It is during this time that we contemplate our accomplishments and can develop integrity if we see ourselves as leading a successful life.
Which theory suggests that older people who have low levels of social
activity have a high degree of life satisfaction?*
Activity Age stratification Disengageme n t Exchange
Based on the free theory of aging, what would be an appropriate
behavior that might increase one’s life expectancy?*
Exercise for 45 minutes at least three times a week. Eat food rich in antioxidants. Eat a low-calorie, high protein diet. Do nothing. Life expectancy is determined through genetic programming.
What is the rationale?
Free radicals can damage your cells if they're present at high levels. That's
where
antioxidants come in. These molecules stabilize free radicals so they're
unable to cause damage.
SAS 4
Which is the best example of polypharmacy?*
Your patient is filling her medications at more than 1 drugstore. Your patient is taking more than 2 medications. Your patient is taking more than 9 medications. Your patient is taking a potentially inappropriate combination of medicines.
What is the rationale?*
Polypharmacy refers to a potentially inappropriate combination of
medications. While it is true that a higher number of medications puts
patients at risk of polypharmacy, it is not in and of itself indicative of
