Chapter 4- Caring For A Geriatric Client
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Questions and Answers
- 1.Each area in the home can pose a safety problem for the elderly. After each area listed, name a possible safety hazard. Kitchen ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.Bathroom ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.Living Room ___________________________________________________________________.
- 2.Growing older is called the __________________ process.
- 3.The term __________________________ refers to knowledge and care of the elderly.
- 4.The majority of the elderly are in nursing homes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.All elderly people are senile.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.People are living longer and are healthier today.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Constipation can be a problem due to slower functioning of the gastrointestinal system.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Elderly people do not have the needs as younger ones.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.The process of aging starts at:
- A.
65
- B.
75
- C.
Birth
- D.
50
- 10.Physical changes of aging include:
- A.
Graying hair, loss of spouse, slow circulation
- B.
Slow reflexes, change in housing, slow metabolism
- C.
Fear of illness, social separation
- D.
Slow reflexes, graying hair, dry skin
- 11.In the elderly the sense of taste is:
- A.
Decreased
- B.
Increased
- C.
Unchanged
- 12.Reality orientation is used to assist the client to recall:
- A.
Family members' names
- B.
Time, person, and place
- C.
Past events
- D.
The caregivers' names
- 13.Aging changes in the skin include all the following except:
- A.
Dry skin
- B.
Decreased sensitivity to heat and cold
- C.
Skin rashes
- D.
Proneness to pressure sores
- 14.The elderly should exercise if physically able.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Older adults have sexual needs and should be allowed to maintain sexual activity.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.If you think the client is being abused, the Home Health Aide should keep quiet and avoid friction in the client's home.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.Sometimes elderly clients may forget medication doses.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 18.Home Health Aides should always give the clients their medications.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.Any side effects from medications should be reported to your supervisor?
- A.
True
- B.
False
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