L1-Gerontology and Diversity Flashcards
A nurse is teaching an older person about the concept of successful aging. Which of the nurse’s questions addresses an important contributor to successful aging?
Select one:
a.“Do you have a reliable support network?”
b.“Do you feel financially secure?”
c.“Do you feel like you actively engage with life?”
d.“Are you largely free of acute or chronic illnesses?”
C- “Do you feel like you actively engage with life?”
A nurse is conducting a study on the needs and living situations of older adults in the community. Which statement should the nurse take into account?
Select one:
a.More older men live alone than do older women.
b.Assisted living arrangements have become increasingly common.
c.A majority of older adults will live in a nursing home at some point.
d.Most older adults reside in some form of institutional arrangement.
B-Assisted living arrangements have become increasingly common
A nurse who provides care to many older adults recognizes the importance of implementing a wellness approach to care. What principle underlies this approach to the health care of older adults?
Select one:
a.Older adults must come to accept a decline in wellness as they age.
b.Older adults have decreasing expectations for wellness as they move through the aging process.
c.A holistic approach to caring for older adults can foster their well-being at every stage of life
C-A holistic approach to caring for older adults can foster their well-being at every stage of life.
A nurse interviews a centenarian, gathering data for a large study. In the interview, the centenarian says, “You’re only as old as you feel, some days I feel like ‘I’m 50.’” To which definition of aging does this response
Select one:
a.
Chronologic aging
b.
Functional aging
c.
Perceived aging
d.
Subjective aging
D- Subjective aging
A nurse assesses the risk of the members of the community. Who is most likely to be living at or below the poverty line?
Select one:
a.
Couple who are both 72 years old
b.
Caucasian couple in their 60s
c.
83-year-old single woman
d.
Caucasian 73-year-old man
C-83-year-old single woman
A nurse manager justifies the budget for education regarding cultural competency for the staff. Which justification will best support the need for this education?
Select one:
a.
Nurses have a moral obligation to achieve cultural competency with all cultural groups.
b.
Life expectancies among minorities are expected to increase.
c.
Every nurse–client encounter involves some degree of cultural differences.
d.
Government and health care organizations support the need for culturally competent care.
C-Every nurse–client encounter involves some degree of cultural differences.
A nurse is beginning a new job in an area with a Canadian Aboriginal population. All of the following statements will assist the nurse to understand this culture to better plan nursing care except which one?
Select one:
a.
The Aboriginal population is growing much faster than the general population in Canada.
b.
Many older Aboriginal Canadians experienced trauma at government-run residential schools.
c.
Older Aboriginal Canadians are more likely than other older Canadians to live alone.
d.
Lifestyle and risk factors account for the health disparities with the Aboriginal Canadian population.
e.
Canadian Aboriginals include First Nations, Metis and Inuits.
C-Older Aboriginal Canadians are more likely than other older Canadians to live alone.
A nurse reviews some of the more common cultural groups in the local area. How should the nurse interpret the information that is available about cultural groups?
Select one:
a.
It is unjust to categorize individual clients as being members of a specific cultural group.
b.
Characteristics of cultural groups are normally consistent between every member of that group.
c.
It is simplistic and problematic to make generalized claims about members of a particular cultural group.
d.
Cultural generalizations can be useful and accurate, but they do not replace individualized assessment and care.
D-Cultural generalizations can be useful and accurate, but they do not replace individualized assessment and care.
A nurse performs a reflective cultural self-assessment. Which outcome should the nurse expect?
Select one:
a.
The ability to assess clients according to their cultural affiliation rather than individual characteristics
b.
Identification of the flaws and weaknesses of the nurse’s own culture
c.
Progression from judgmental views of other cultures to recognition of positive attributes
d.
An accurate ranking of different cultures according to their specific merits
C-Progression from judgmental views of other cultures to recognition of positive attributes
A nurse plans culturally competent care for a variety of clients. Which culture is most strongly tied to the low health status?
Select one:
a.
Chinese Canadian Race
b.
Member of LGBT society
c.
Low socioeconomic status
d.
Resident of urban community
C-Low socioeconomic status
Subjective Age
A person’s perception of his or her own age
Perceived age
other peoples estimation of someones age
Chronological age
length of time that has passed since birth
Functional Age
Physiological health and psychological well being, socioeconomic factors and the ability to function and participate in desirable activities
Ageism
negative attitude toward ageing and older people
