This biological theory describes aging as a process where a "biological clock" ticks off a predetermined number of cells...
What is the programmed theory?
100
This type of legal document can allow an adult child to make health care decisions for an ill parent who can no longer communicate their own wishes...
What is a durable power of attorney?
100
An appropriate nursing intervention for a newly diagnosed elderly patient with hypertension being placed on a low sodium diet is...
What is educating the patient on how to read food labels on packaged foods?
100
A doctor requests a patient to count upward by sevens, as part of a Mini-Mental State examination. This test evaluates the patient's...
What is ability to perform calculations and attention span?
100
The age related change that is the most common cause of "problems" that the geriatric population experience....
What is impaired mobility?
200
This theory of aging describes the aging process as an activation of harmful genes already in the body...
What is the Gene Theory
200
A nurse who uses medical jargon when communicating with an elderly patient may inadvertently cause a...
What is a communication barrier?
200
Geriatric patients may end up abusing alcohol, because they use it as a...
What is a sleep aid?
200
This tool, designed to make the assessment process more consistent, is used in extended care facilities nationwide...
What is The Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0?
200
This person is a major part of the healthcare team for patients who are in a rehab facility...
What is a physical therapist?
300
Psychosocial theories attempt to explain this area of the aging process...
What is the responses to aging?
300
Speaking in a low tone and bending close to a patient are two communication interventions a nurse uses with what type of geriatric patient....
What is a hearing impaired patient?
300
To avoid the common geriatric issue of polypharmacy, patients are encouraged to have this with them at all times...
What is a list of all drugs he is currently taking?
300
The nurse visually assesses dark, wart-like macules, with distinct borders. She knows that these skin lesions are not cancerous melanomas, but rather
What is seborrheic keratosis?
300
This exercise can improve bone strength in post-menopausal women...
What is a 15 minute daily walk?
400
An elderly housing option that can provide both desired privacy and medical services as needed....
What is an assisted living center?
400
The most appropriate method of communication for a patient who has receptive aphasia is...
What is gestures?
400
A geriatric patient is at risk of becoming chilled while waiting for the doctor to give her a physical examination due to these age related changes...
What is loss of subcutaneous fat & and a lower rate of metabolism?
400
When a nurse assesses a stage one pressure ulcer, the appearance of the ulcer is
What is a nonblanchable area of erythema?
400
Answering call lights promptly is the most helpful intervention for preventing this...
What is falls?
500
An elder housing option that provides rehab with physical therapists for patients after falls or surgery...
What is a skilled care facility?
500
When asking a geriatric patient a question the nurse knows that if the patient does not answer immediately the correct nursing intervention is...
What is keep eye contact with the patient and wait patiently for the answer?
500
Recommendations by the American Cancer Society for preventative health screenings include having this test done annually for patients over the age of 50...
What is a fecal occult blood test?
500
When assessing a patient who has had a left sided neurological event, such as a CVA, the nurse would expect what major symptom...
What is language disturbances?
500
Multiple throw rugs in a geriatric patient's home is considered a...