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Gerontology Nursing Questions And Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
A local community has a small budget for community health programs aimed specifically toward its black population. Which type of community health program will the nurse recommend as the best use of the budget?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The best use of the budget for the black population in the local community would be blood pressure screening. Hypertension is a prevalent health issue among black Americans, occurring at a higher rate than in the white population. Therefore, focusing on blood pressure screening would help in early detection and management of hypertension within this community. Depression screening and sleep disorder information are not the priority as there is not a higher incidence of these conditions in older black clients. Meal planning could be beneficial for clients with diabetes, but it may not be the most critical focus considering the higher prevalence of hypertension among the black population.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who works in an inner-city clinic provides care for a large number of older black clients. Which health promotion activity best reflects the specific health needs of this population?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Diabetes and hypertension are prevalent among older black adults. Regular blood sugar and blood pressure monitoring are crucial in managing these conditions. While education on good nutrition, screening mammography, and prostate health screening are important health promotion activities, they do not directly address the specific health needs of this population. Therefore, a blood sugar and blood pressure monitoring program would best reflect the health needs of the older black clients in this inner-city clinic.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing end-of-life care to an older female client who practices Judaism. Which intervention would the nurse identify as potentially problematic for this client and her family?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Autopsy is often opposed in the context of Jewish religious and cultural beliefs, as it is seen as desecration of the body. While a person who is a Jehovah's Witness would be opposed to blood transfusions (choice A), a Muslim client may prefer to be cared for by someone of the same gender (choice B). A DNR order (choice D) is not noted to be a particular issue in the context of Jewish culture.
Question 4 of 5
A newly hired nurse is being orientated in a community health center that provides care to the adjacent large Native American reservation/Canadian aboriginal reserve. Which statement by the nurse indicates a sound understanding of the Native American/First Nations population?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diabetes, hypertension, and stroke are all higher than average in Native American/First Nations adults. Lung and oral cancers are not noted to have a higher prevalence and family is likely to be involved in the care of these older adults. The skin tone of Native American/First Nations people is not noted to require specific assessment techniques. The Native American population may have close family bonds.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is working in an assisted living facility that has a culturally diverse older adult population. Which statement by the nurse best demonstrates cultural sensitivity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The best demonstration of cultural sensitivity by the nurse is reflected in choice C. Building a knowledge base around cultural and ethnic groups is a crucial component of providing culturally sensitive care. Choice A creates an inaccurate dichotomy between 'minority' and 'majority' populations, which is not a culturally sensitive approach. Choice B incorrectly generalizes that minority groups do not usually express their pain explicitly, which is not true for all cultural groups. Choice D suggests imposing a different belief system on clients, which is not culturally sensitive and can undermine trust and rapport with older adult clients.