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Test Bank for Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care, 4e 4th Edition
Chapter 28 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A student nurse visiting a senior center tells the instructor, 'It's so depressing to see all these old people. They are so weak and frail. They are probably all confused.' The student is expressing what attitude?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ageism is defined as a bias against older people because of their age. None of the other options can be identified from the ideas expressed by the student.
Question 2 of 5
A community mental health nurse plans an educational program for staff members at a home health agency that specializes in the care of older adults. What topic is of high priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression is the most common, most debilitating, and also most treatable psychiatric disorder in the older adult. Home health staff are often better versed in the physical aspects of care and less knowledgeable about mental health topics. Statistics show that older adult patients with mental health problems are less likely than young adults to be diagnosed accurately.
Question 3 of 5
Which is the best statement for a nurse to use when beginning an interview with an older adult patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct response identifies the nurse's role and politely seeks direction for addressing the patient in a way that will make him or her comfortable. This is particularly important when a considerable age difference exists between the nurse and the patient.
Question 4 of 5
A 75-year-old patient comes to the clinic reporting frequent headaches. After an introduction at the beginning of the interview, what should the nurse address?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Before proceeding, the nurse should assess the patient's ability to hear questions. Hearing ability often declines with age. Impaired hearing could lead to inaccurate answers.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement about aging provides the best rationale for focused assessment of older adult patients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Only the correct answer is true and cues the nurse to assess carefully the sensory functions of the older adult patient. The incorrect options are myths about aging.