Geri Ch 9 12 13

Which is an abnormal reaction to losing a loved one or having a shifted role in life for the older adult? 

• A profound sense of detachment.

• Diminished productivity.

• Absentmindedness. 

• Persistent fatigue.

A client states he lost his wife to cancer 5 weeks ago. Which behaviors could the nurse expect to observe?

• Resistance to seeking help.

• Sleep disturbance and inability to make decisions. 

• Restlessness and poor memory.

• Renewed energy and interest in goals for the future.

What is a risk factor for an older adult to experience a change in role? 

• The neighborhood HOA has uniformly decided that they will no longer allow the public clubhouse to be utilized for game night.

• Moving in with an adult child to improve quality of life and functional ability.

• A long term neighbor has moved to an assisted living facility.

• Patient’s grandchildren are in college and visitation has increased to twice a week.

Which actions are known to promote trust between nursing staff and a client? Select all that apply. 

• Employ passive listening skills.

• Actively listen to what they say.

• Address the patient by their room number.

• Provide consistency of care.

• Don’t make commitments.

Which describes a variety of activities focusing on breathing, body sensation, or mantras that may divert the mind from worries and concerns that increase stress?

• Movement meditation.

• Prayer and reflection. 

• Reiki. 

• Concentration meditation. 

Which is true regarding massage in the geriatric population?

• A typical session lasts no more than 60 minutes to decrease the risk for fatigue.

• Massage can be a replacement for physical therapy.

• All older adults are candidates for full body massage.

• Geriatric massage is modified to meet the needs of older adults.

Which is true regarding alcohol related problem in older adults?

• Older women are more likely to use alcohol to cope with financial problems whereas men are more likely to use alcohol to cope with death or loss of relationships.

• Alcohol-related problems are easier to detect in older adult populations due to increased frequency of primary care visits.

• Alcohol use disorders have doubled in the past decade among older adults. 

• Alcohol use in the older adult population does not contribute to liver disease.

What can help reduce the feeling of powerlessness that may be felt by an older adult requiring an increased level of care? 

• Reminding them that everybody needs help sometimes and it is nothing to be ashamed of.

• Warmly laugh and joke that you wish you could have help.

• Enable them to retain control of as many choices as possible.

• Swap out their old clothes and belongings for fresh new ones.