Gerontology Nursing Questions And Answers PDF

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the client population of a local community health center and identifying the health care needs of the group. The nurse decides to develop a screening program for hypertension. Which client population would the nurse most likely be working with?

A. A seniors' group based at a Jewish community center. B. A Native American reservation/Canadian aboriginal reserve. C. A predominantly Chinese-American neighborhood. D. A minimum-security prison serving young, rehabilitating offenders.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse working with a population of black clients is cognizant that some health conditions are more prevalent in this population than in the white population and is working to address them. Which health assessment would be the priority for this client population?

A. Mandating different lifestyle choices because of a lower life expectancy B. Monitoring their blood pressure because of a blunted nocturnal response C. Examining their buccal mucosa because black skin color can complicate the use of skin color for assessment D. Monitoring for HIV/AIDS as this is a leading cause of death among black clients

Question 3 of 5

Following a recent lawsuit that implicated one of their colleagues, the nursing staff at an assisted-living facility are especially aware of the need to safeguard themselves legally. Which of the following measures should the nurses take? Select one that does not apply.

A. Investigate whether their liability insurance is sufficient B. Ensure that work performed by unlicensed care staff under their supervision is adequate C. Avoid admitting residents who have living wills or advance directives D. Assess the competence of employees under their supervision

Question 4 of 5

Nurse R works on the geriatric medicine unit of the university hospital and provides care for numerous older adult clients nearing the end of life, many of whom have no-code orders. Which of the following situations is incompatible with the legal requirements for a no-code order?

A. A client who is mentally competent has declared his wish to have a no-code order despite the availability of treatment options for his condition. B. A client has expressed her desire to have a no-code order but her daughter is adamantly opposed to it. C. A client clearly tells the nurse her desire to have a no-code order, which the nurse documents at the bedside. D. A client has been in a coma and the family has decided to put in place a no-code order.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse at a rehabilitation center is preparing a care plan for a 71-year-old post-stroke patient who has shown significant improvement in function and who is ready to return to the community. In the nurse's efforts to mobilize family caregiving, which of the following statements provides the most accurate criterion for inclusion in the category of 'family'?

A. The patient's spouse, biological children, and closest friends B. Any unpaid person who has expressed sincere interest in the patient's condition and provided hands-on care since his admission to the facility C. Anyone who self-identifies as being a member of the patient's family D. Any individual who fulfills the patient's family functions

Gerontology Nursing Questions And Answers PDF

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