ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 32 : Care of Elderly Patients Questions
Question 1 of 5
Your grandmother is no longer able to live alone in her own home. She is not eating well because she no longer feels like preparing a meal and she has gotten her medications all mixed up confused lately. Your grandmother recently has been getting her medications confused lately. What might you suggest as a good living situation for your grandmother? for her?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assisted living provides meal preparation, medication management, and support for daily activities, suitable for her needs without requiring 24-hour skilled care.
Question 2 of 5
people are usually retired, are experiencing loss of spouses and same-age friends, may be exhibiting more physical changes, refrain from formerly enjoyable activities, and may be at greater risk for development of a psychosocial disorder such as depression.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 75-85 age group commonly experiences retirement, loss of peers, physical decline, and increased risk of depression due to these changes.
Question 3 of 5
people are often in need of regular assistance because their health has declined significantly.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 85-95 age group often requires regular assistance due to significant health decline associated with advanced aging.
Question 4 of 5
people may have experienced a decline in physical status and are often still working.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 55-65 age group may have physical decline but often remains active in the workforce.
Question 5 of 5
people are a group who has doubled in size over the past decade and a half. They are sometimes referred to as centenarians.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Centenarians (100+ years old) have significantly increased in number, reflecting improved longevity.