Transitions Exam Questions and Answers

Gerontological Nursing, CH 04, Life Transitions Exam Questions and Answers Before becoming an effective advocate for the older adult

patient, the nurse must:

• be familiar with the physical and mental effects of aging.
• gain insight into the patients world by talking with and

listening to him or her.

• learn the details of the patients medical and social

histories.

• be a member of the patients formal support system. -

Correct Answers ✅b. gain insight into the patients world by talking with and listening to him or her.By listening to and consulting with older adults, the nurse develops an understanding of the values and perceptions that guide older adults thoughts and feelings about life. The nurse forms partnerships with older adults to defend and promote their rights. The other options are nice to know but not required to be an advocate.To best respect an older patients autonomy when assisting

him in finding appropriate, affordable housing, the nurse:

• provides examples of various options that include assistive

services.

• locates housing near a senior citizen community center to

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Gerontological Nursing, CH 04, Life Transitions Exam Questions and Answers

• identifies housing close to the services he will need.
• asks the patient to provide examples of where he would

like to live. - Correct Answers ✅d. asks the patient to provide examples of where he would like to live.Whatever the housing status of the older person, it must be remembered that each person has a right to determine where to live unless he or she is proven incompetent. The other options do not help the patient maintain autonomy.A nurse working with older adults recognizes that the patient

at greatest risk for homelessness is the:

• female with a psychiatric diagnosis.
• male with a chronic illness.
• female with a history of social isolation.
• male with an alcohol abuse issue. - Correct Answers ✅a.

female with a psychiatric diagnosis.Women are increasing in numbers among the homeless older adult communities. Approximately 30% of homeless older adults have mental illness or dementia.A nurse volunteers at a facility that provides free lunches for older adults. To minimize the tendency of these patients to

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Gerontological Nursing, CH 04, Life Transitions Exam Questions and Answers

• frequently reinforces that everyone is welcome to have

lunch with the group.

• makes every effort to engage them in conversation during

the meal.

• encourages them to make friends with the other patients.
• asks if they would assist those who need help with getting

their food. - Correct Answers ✅d. asks if they would assist those who need help with getting their food.Older adults tend to feel an obligation to return favors. If someone does something for them, such as helping them to get their food, they want to be able to reciprocate. If they are financially unable to do this, they might withdraw so as not to be put in an embarrassing position.When the traditional roles are blurred as an older married couple begins to experience personal disease and disability,

there will most likely be:

• a rapid decline in their mental health as well.
• a loss of self-esteem and satisfaction with life.
• increased martial stress and discord.
• increased social isolation. - Correct Answers ✅b. a loss

of self-esteem and satisfaction with life.

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