Preliminary Examination In Elective 2

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AKLAN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE COLLEGE OF NURSING 1ST SEMESTER S. Y 2020-2021 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION IN ELECTIVE II

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1.

An 88-year-old retired school principal who lives alone has neighbors who believe his home is dark, dirty, smelly, and without modern conveniences. The neighborhood children think he is a “crazy old man.” What does this describe?
- A.
  
  Racism
- B.
  
  Sexism
- C.
  
  Ageism
- D.
  
  Patriotism
- E.
  
  Option 5
2.

Which statement reflects respect for people who are older?
- A.
  
  Getting old is a hopeless downward spiral toward death.
- B.
  
  As people get older, they become very self-centered.
- C.
  
  Older people maintain unique and individual characteristics.
- D.
  
  Older people become very rigid and are unable to learn new things.
3.

Normal physiological aging is
- A.
  
  A predictable and uniform process
- B.
  
  Reflective of individual diversity
- C.
  
  Accompanied by extreme mood swings and predictable depression
- D.
  
  Primarily related to chronic disease processes
4.

What is LEAST likely to affect the aging process?
- A.
  
  Life experiences
- B.
  
  Financial resources
- C.
  
  Stress management style
- D.
  
  Social support system
5.

The normal aging process is accompanied by
- A.
  
  Potential problems in functional ability
- B.
  
  Chronic disease processes
- C.
  
  Regression from previous social activities
- D.
  
  A characteristic depression related to multiple losses
6.

The leading cause of death in older adults is
- A.
  
  Stroke
- B.
  
  Heart disorders
- C.
  
  Cancer
- D.
  
  Pneumonia
7.

Which theory is NOT considered to be a psychological theory of aging?
- A.
  
  Subcultural theory
- B.
  
  Wear and tear theory
- C.
  
  Developmental tasks theory
- D.
  
  Continuity theory
8.

According to Erik Erikson’s eight stages of life theory, the task of old age is
- A.
  
  Integrity vs. Despair
- B.
  
  Industry vs. Inferiority
- C.
  
  Identity vs. Role Confusion
- D.
  
  Generativist vs. Stagnation
9.

Which is NOT a characteristic of physiological theories of aging?
- A.
  
  Genetics
- B.
  
  Nutrition
- C.
  
  Personality
- D.
  
  Wear and tear of the body
10.

What is considered normal aging of the cardiovascular system?
- A.
  
  Strengthened heart contractions
- B.
  
  Decreased cardiac output
- C.
  
  Flaccid and thinned heart valves
- D.
  
  Dilation of blood vessels
11.

What determines an older adult’s ability to function?
- A.
  
  Driving a car
- B.
  
  Quality of life
- C.
  
  Working, driving, shopping, and exercising as usual
- D.
  
  Performance of activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental ADLs, and quality of life
12.

Which does NOT contribute to increased residual lung volume in an older patient?
- A.
  
  Kyphosis
- B.
  
  Decreased elastic recoil
- C.
  
  Decreased number of functioning alveoli
- D.
  
  Decreased efficiency of gas exchange in the alveoli
13.

One of the best ways for the nurse to promote normal respiratory function with older adults is to
- A.
  
  Encourage daily walks.
- B.
  
  Encourage frequent naps and rest periods.
- C.
  
  Discourage strenuous lifting and physical activity.
- D.
  
  Teach the use of inhalers in case of respiratory emergencies.
14.

Which is NOT an expected age-related change affecting the respiratory status of an older patient?
- A.
  
  Weakened abdominal muscles
- B.
  
  Elongation of the thoracic spine
- C.
  
  Increased rigidity of the rib cage
- D.
  
  Increased thickness of the alveolus capillary membrane
15.

Which is NOT considered a common complication of inactivity in an older adult?
- A.
  
  Decreased energy
- B.
  
  Decreased bone mass
- C.
  
  Decreased muscle mass
- D.
  
  Decreased joint range of motion
16.

What effect do age-related changes of the skin have on an older patient?
- A.
  
  Effects joint mobility
- B.
  
  Alters temperature regulation
- C.
  
  Impacts the ability to ambulate
- D.
  
  Influences clothing style choices
17.

Which is one of the most effective ways to minimize the aging changes of the skin?Which one do you like?
- A.
  
  Wash the skin daily with soap.
- B.
  
  Avoid excessive sun exposure
- C.
  
  Use a vitamin E-fortified lotion every day.
- D.
  
  Use rose milk lotion on the skin every day.
18.

What can slow musculoskeletal changes in an older adult?
- A.
  
  Exercising
- B.
  
  Restricting calcium intake
- C.
  
  Napping throughout the day
- D.
  
  Eating a diet high in carbohydrates
19.

What is the best advice for an older person who complains of never being hungry?
- A.
  
  Try eating six small meals throughout the day.
- B.
  
  Force yourself to eat at least three meals a day.
- C.
  
  As people get older, they may need to eat only one meal a day.
- D.
  
  Avoid eating roughage and drinking large amounts of fluid.
20.

Which body system is most highly influenced by previous life patterns and environmental conditions?
- A.
  
  Circulatory
- B.
  
  Integumentary
- C.
  
  Respiratory
- D.
  
  Gastrointestinal
21.

Which statement is most true about enlargement of the prostate gland in older men?
- A.
  
  It is a normal aging change.
- B.
  
  It indicates the presence of cancer.
- C.
  
  It is related to a high incidence of impotence for older men.
- D.
  
  It decreases the incidence of urinary incontinence for older men.
22.

Incontinence is a problem for many older women. The normal aging change that contributes to stress incontinence for older women is
- A.
  
  Decreased bladder capacity
- B.
  
  Decreased renal blood flow
- C.
  
  Reduced glomerular filtration rate
- D.
  
  Loss of mass and strength of perineal muscles
23.

Painful intercourse and vaginal infections can be associated with
- A.
  
  Loss of pubic hair
- B.
  
  Urinary incontinence
- C.
  
  Decreased vaginal secretions
- D.
  
  Decreased perineal muscle mass
24.

What sleep pattern change is most stressful to older adults?
- A.
  
  Frequent wakening
- B.
  
  Shorter sleeping time at night
- C.
  
  Inability to nap during the day
- D.
  
  Feeling of being less rested after sleeping all night
25.

Which are the most common gastrointestinal problems for older adults?
- A.
  
  Indigestion, diarrhea, and anorexia
- B.
  
  Constipation, bulimia, and indigestion
- C.
  
  Indigestion, constipation, and anorexia
- D.
  
  Flatulence, diarrhea, and intestinal cramps