basic geriatric nursing 6th edition test bank

Question 1 of 43

Which racial or ethnic group has the highest life expectancy in the United States?

A. Native Americans

B. African Americans

C. Hispanic Americans

D. Asian and Pacific Island Americans

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Question 2 of 43

The nurse prepares an older woman, who is Polish, for discharge through an interpreter and notes that she becomes tense during the instructions about elimination. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A. Move on to the discussion about medication.

B. Ask the older woman how she feels about this topic.

C. Instruct the interpreter to repeat the instructions.

D. Have the older woman repeat the instructions for clarity.

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Question 3 of 43

A home care nurse discusses turning a patient every 2 hours, but the patient’s daughter removes the turning clock. The best response by the nurse is:

A. “You must follow my guidelines and turn her every 2 hours, or I will not be able to take care of her.”

B. “I understand that you value your culture, but culture cannot stop you from providing good care to your mother.”

C. “I understand that you care very much for your mother. Perhaps caring for her is too much for you.”

D. “How can we best work together to provide the best care for your mother?”

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Question 4 of 43

A nurse caring for older adults must be aware of which consequences of ageism in language? (Select all that apply.)

A. Reduced sense of self

B. Poor nutritional intake

C. Lowered sense of self-competence

D. Decreased memory performance

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Question 5 of 43

An older man in a nursing home has high cholesterol (245 mg/dL). Which intervention helps him achieve the highest level of wellness?

A. Instruct him about increasing dietary fiber.

B. Ask the health care provider for a low-fat diet.

C. Schedule a consultation for him with the dietitian.

D. Review a menu with him to choose suitable foods.

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