Question 1

Which functional assessment tool asks about the mechanical and psychological factors affecting an older adult's ability to maintain an adequate diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Katz Index
B)   FANCAPES
C)   Functional Independence Measure
D)   Older Americans Resources and ServicesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which question or command is a part of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Do you have the coordination, balance, and strength to participate in day-to-day life?"
B)   "How often does your family provide support for you?"
C)   "Do you prefer to stay at home rather than go out and do things?"
D)   "Please repeat the three words I asked you to remember."E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a functional activity needed for independent living (an instrumental activity of daily living, or IADL) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Feeding
B)   Dressing
C)   Washing clothes
D)   Getting out of bedE) B) and D)
F) A) and D) C

Question 4

The nurse assesses an older male adult who has Alzheimer's disease and his caregiver. Which information from the caregiver warrants further investigation by the nurse to assess the caregiver for strain?

Accepted Answer

A)   The patient wants to stay home.
B)   The patient sleeps on two pillows.
C)   The patient sits in the chair all day.
D)   The patient does not like to be alone.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following does the nurse do when preparing to perform a skilled and detailed assessment of an older adult that is not usually required when assessing a younger individual?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide for adequate privacy.
B)   Allow more time for assessing.
C)   Gather all needed supplies.
D)   Complete the evaluation in one sitting.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which one of the following categories is not found in the Fulmer SPICES assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pain
B)   Confusion
C)   Falling
D)   IncontinenceE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

The nurse assesses an older female adult in midmorning and, in a normal-toned voice, asks her, "Do you walk to the library to borrow books?" How should this nurse improve an assessment of an older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assess her earlier in the day.
B)   Get this data from the family.
C)   Use a soft voice for questions.
D)   Ask her how she obtains books.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which tool is used to assess an older adult's functional capability?

Accepted Answer

A)   ADL
B)   MMSE
C)   OBRA
D)   FIME) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which type of assessment tool gives the most reliable results for an older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medical history
B)   Self-report
C)   Observational
D)   Report-by-proxyE) B) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 10

Which assessment tool is the most comprehensive exam of an older adult's functional status?

Accepted Answer

A)   Katz Index
B)   Fulmer SPICES
C)   The Functional APGAR Evaluation Tool
D)   The Older Americans Resources and Services (OARS)  instrumentE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The FANCAPES model represents Fluids, Aeration, Nutrition, Communication, Activity, Pain, Elimination, and Socialization. When would this tool be used to assess an older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)   To determine functional performance
B)   To determine mental status
C)   To determine physical assistance
D)   To determine caregiver burdenE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following should the nurse include in the psychosocial assessment of an older patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Comorbid diseases
B)   Joint pain
C)   Genetics
D)   Family relationshipsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) D

Question 13

Why should a new nurse use a standardized assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

A)   It allows for electronic data collection and analysis.
B)   It increases the likelihood of collecting the most accurate data.
C)   It is a substitute for possessing refined interviewing skills.
D)   It provides an automated means of choosing nursing diagnoses.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 13: Assessment Tools in Gerontological Nursing

Which functional assessment tool asks about the mechanical and psychological factors affecting an older adult's ability to maintain an adequate diet?

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Which question or command is a part of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) ?

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Which of the following is considered a functional activity needed for independent living (an instrumental activity of daily living, or IADL) ?

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The nurse assesses an older male adult who has Alzheimer's disease and his caregiver. Which information from the caregiver warrants further investigation by the nurse to assess the caregiver for strain?

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Which of the following does the nurse do when preparing to perform a skilled and detailed assessment of an older adult that is not usually required when assessing a younger individual?

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Which one of the following categories is not found in the Fulmer SPICES assessment tool?

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The nurse assesses an older female adult in midmorning and, in a normal-toned voice, asks her, "Do you walk to the library to borrow books?" How should this nurse improve an assessment of an older adult?

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Which tool is used to assess an older adult's functional capability?

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Which type of assessment tool gives the most reliable results for an older adult?

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C

Which assessment tool is the most comprehensive exam of an older adult's functional status?

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The FANCAPES model represents Fluids, Aeration, Nutrition, Communication, Activity, Pain, Elimination, and Socialization. When would this tool be used to assess an older adult?

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Which of the following should the nurse include in the psychosocial assessment of an older patient?

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Why should a new nurse use a standardized assessment tool?

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Exam 13: Assessment Tools in Gerontological Nursing

Which functional assessment tool asks about the mechanical and psychological factors affecting an older adult's ability to maintain an adequate diet?

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Which question or command is a part of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) ?

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Which of the following is considered a functional activity needed for independent living (an instrumental activity of daily living, or IADL) ?

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The nurse assesses an older male adult who has Alzheimer's disease and his caregiver. Which information from the caregiver warrants further investigation by the nurse to assess the caregiver for strain?

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Which of the following does the nurse do when preparing to perform a skilled and detailed assessment of an older adult that is not usually required when assessing a younger individual?

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Which one of the following categories is not found in the Fulmer SPICES assessment tool?

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The nurse assesses an older female adult in midmorning and, in a normal-toned voice, asks her, "Do you walk to the library to borrow books?" How should this nurse improve an assessment of an older adult?

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Which tool is used to assess an older adult's functional capability?

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Which type of assessment tool gives the most reliable results for an older adult?

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Which assessment tool is the most comprehensive exam of an older adult's functional status?

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The FANCAPES model represents Fluids, Aeration, Nutrition, Communication, Activity, Pain, Elimination, and Socialization. When would this tool be used to assess an older adult?

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Which of the following should the nurse include in the psychosocial assessment of an older patient?

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Why should a new nurse use a standardized assessment tool?

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