Gerontology Nursing Questions And Answers PDF

Question 1 of 5

How does a durable power of attorney differ from a power of attorney?

A. It is granted by the court on behalf of an incompetent individual. B. It stays in effect if the individual granting it becomes incompetent. C. It goes into effect only after an individual becomes incompetent. D. It includes responsibility for managing an individual's financial assets.

Question 2 of 5

A newly hired nurse is being orientated in a community health center that provides care to the adjacent large Native American reservation/Canadian aboriginal reserve. Which statement by the nurse indicates a sound understanding of the Native American/First Nations population?

A. I suppose that we will see a disproportionately high number of clients with lung and oral cancers. B. The high prevalence of diabetes and hypertension mean that strokes are likely to be relatively frequent in the area. C. It is unfortunate that many of the older Native Americans/First Nations people are unlikely to have family members involved in their care. D. The unique skin pigmentation of Native Americans/First Nations people means that I will have to modify my assessment techniques.

Question 3 of 5

An 81-year-old female client was diagnosed one year ago with Alzheimer's disease following a noticeable increase in confusion. She now possesses a durable power of attorney. Which of the following statements most accurately conveys an aspect of this legal arrangement?

A. The parameters of the arrangement must be revisited if the client's condition declines. B. The arrangement was most likely initiated by court order. C. The client appointed someone to take care of her affairs in the event that she becomes incompetent. D. The family has control of logistical arrangements for the client but must gain court permission around financial affairs.

Question 4 of 5

During a family meeting that the nurse organized during an older adult's discharge planning from the hospital, there is visible animosity between the son and daughter of the patient. What should the nurse's initial response be to the apparent family dysfunction?

A. Teach the patient's children alternative methods of interaction. B. Encourage the family to choose one spokesperson to represent all the children. C. Organize separate meetings with the son and with the daughter. D. Assess the family history and the nature of the son and daughter's relationship.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is working in an assisted living facility that has a culturally diverse older adult population. Which statement by the nurse best demonstrates cultural sensitivity?

A. We need to ensure that both the minority population and the majority population have their health needs met. B. It's important to remember that minority groups do not usually express their pain explicitly. C. We need to build our knowledge of clients who belong to cultural and ethnic groups that we're not familiar with. D. We need to teach all clients that their health problems are not necessarily the result of punishment.

Gerontology Nursing Questions And Answers PDF

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