Question 1

The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is concerned about his mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his care. What would be the most helpful response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medicare Part C pays 50% of all medical costs for persons older than 65.
B)   Medicare Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees.
C)   Medicare Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs.
D)   Medicare Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians.

Question 2

The 80-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke is being sent to a skilled care facility. She is concerned about the expense. The nurse can decrease anxiety by explaining that Medicare will cover extended-care facility costs for what period of time?

Accepted Answer

A)   A period of 30 days
B)   A period of 45 days for physical therapy
C)   A period of 100 days for needed skilled care
D)   Until she is able to be discharged home

Question 3

What fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?

Accepted Answer

A)   Disability was viewed as unavoidable.
B)   Complications from disease increased mortality.
C)   Older adults' needs are similar to those of all adults.
D)   Preventive health care practices increased longevity.

Question 4

What characteristics are typical for a caregiver of an aging family member? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   32 years of age
B)   Female
C)   Having full-time employment
D)   Having a care recipient older than 70
E)   Giving care for an average of 4 years

Question 5

To what age group does the term "aged" apply?

Accepted Answer

A)   55-64 years of age
B)   65-74 years of age
C)   75-84 years of age
D)   85 and older

Question 6

The nurse clarifies that the point at which a person on Medicaid Part D must assume full cost of medication is called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse clarifies that the point at...

Question 7

The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer asks which documents are required to allow her to make health care decisions for her parent. Which response would provide the most accurate information to the daughter?

Accepted Answer

A)   Advance directives indicate the degree of intervention desired by the patient.
B)   A 'Do Not Resuscitate' document signed by the patient transfers authority to the next of kin.
C)   A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-making authority for health care to a designated person.
D)   A living will transfers authority to the physician. C

Question 8

What type of abuse is demonstrated by restraining an older adult in a recliner?

Accepted Answer

A)   Physical abuse
B)   Neglect
C)   Emotional abuse
D)   Self-neglect A

Question 9

Medicare Part C allows eligible persons to receive Medicare benefits via the services of private insurance companies through which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Health maintenance organization (HMO) 
B)   Preferred provider organization (PPO) 
C)   Provider-sponsored organization (PSO) 
D)   Private fee for service organization (PFFS) 
E)   Medical service organization (MSO)

Question 10

Which caregiver could be found guilty of elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)   A daughter who uses her mother's Social Security money to purchase her mother's medication
B)   A son who puts an alarm on the front door to prevent his mother from wandering out of the house
C)   A wife who allows her mentally competent husband to refuse to take a bath for a week
D)   A son who uses his mother's checking account funds to purchase alcohol for himself

Question 11

Which emotional response would be expected from a family who is coping with an aging loved one's diminishing abilities and increased care needs? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Grief
B)   Anger
C)   Frustration
D)   Loss
E)   Resentment

Question 12

Research by the National Institute on Aging found which of the following to be correct? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Older patients receive less information regarding health management than younger patients.
B)   Information on lifestyle changes were directed at younger people.
C)   Older patients were denied timely appointments for evaluation of acute illnesses.
D)   Rehabilitation programs offered limited services to the older adult.
E)   Older patients receive less evaluation and fewer treatment options for acute illnesses.

Question 13

What is the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medicare and Medicaid
B)   Elimination of the mandatory retirement age
C)   The Americans with Disabilities Act
D)   The Drug Benefit Program

Question 14

"Baby boomers" is a term used to classify which of the following persons?

Accepted Answer

A)   Those who entered school in 1945
B)   Those who served in the military in World War II
C)   Those who were born between 1946 and 1964
D)   Those who were eligible for Social Security benefits in 2000

Question 15

Which senior citizen political action group uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 
B)   National Council of Senior Citizens (NCS
C)  
C)   National Alliance of Senior Citizens (NAS
C)  
D)   Gray Panthers

Question 16

The nurse clarifies that the term that refers to the promotion of high-level functioning and supportive care to older adults is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse clarifies that the term that...

Question 17

What reason is often stated by nurses today for not seeking careers in gerontology?

Accepted Answer

A)   The physical work is too difficult.
B)   Their technical skills are not used.
C)   There is too much challenge.
D)   There are limited options for employment.

Question 18

Gerontology encompasses application to __________. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   appropriate housing
B)   health care
C)   public education
D)   business ventures
E)   government-sponsored pensions

Question 19

Which type of elder abuse is demonstrated by a health care worker telling a nursing home resident she will be left without a call light if she continues to use it excessively.

Accepted Answer

A)   Physical abuse
B)   Neglect
C)   Emotional abuse
D)   Self-neglect

Question 20

The nurse is aware that a person's attitude about aging is influenced mainly by his or her __________. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   life experiences
B)   income level
C)   level of education
D)   current age
E)   occupation A, D

Exam 1: Trends and Issues

The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is concerned about his mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his care. What would be the most helpful response by the nurse?

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The 80-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke is being sent to a skilled care facility. She is concerned about the expense. The nurse can decrease anxiety by explaining that Medicare will cover extended-care facility costs for what period of time?

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What fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?

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What characteristics are typical for a caregiver of an aging family member? (Select all that apply.)

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To what age group does the term "aged" apply?

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The nurse clarifies that the point at which a person on Medicaid Part D must assume full cost of medication is called the ____________________.

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The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer asks which documents are required to allow her to make health care decisions for her parent. Which response would provide the most accurate information to the daughter?

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What type of abuse is demonstrated by restraining an older adult in a recliner?

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Medicare Part C allows eligible persons to receive Medicare benefits via the services of private insurance companies through which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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Which caregiver could be found guilty of elder abuse?

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Which emotional response would be expected from a family who is coping with an aging loved one's diminishing abilities and increased care needs? (Select all that apply.)

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Research by the National Institute on Aging found which of the following to be correct? (Select all that apply.)

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What is the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the older adult?

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"Baby boomers" is a term used to classify which of the following persons?

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Which senior citizen political action group uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests of older adults?

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The nurse clarifies that the term that refers to the promotion of high-level functioning and supportive care to older adults is __________.

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What reason is often stated by nurses today for not seeking careers in gerontology?

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Gerontology encompasses application to __________. (Select all that apply.)

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Which type of elder abuse is demonstrated by a health care worker telling a nursing home resident she will be left without a call light if she continues to use it excessively.

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The nurse is aware that a person's attitude about aging is influenced mainly by his or her __________. (Select all that apply.)

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