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Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologist
Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologist
Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologist
6. This theory reflects a belief that organs and tissues have preprogrammed amount of available energy and
deteriorate when the allotted energy is expended. WEAR AND TEAR THEORY
7. Rafael takes his 77- year old mother in a salon to get her hair and nails done every Saturday. What is this
type of Family Caregiving? CIRCUMSCRIBE CARE
8. Erika provides her 89- year old grandmother with thickened liquid to prevent her from aspiration. What
role does Erika fulfill? CAREGIVER ROLE
9. As a gerontological nurse, Nurse Troy wants to ask the manner of communication in the family of Mrs.
Villanueva, a 99- year old with dementia. What question should Nurse Troy ask? DO YOU USUALLY
SHARE CURRENT EVENTS WITH YOUR FAMILY?
10. It is predicted by the individual's physical condition.BIOLOGICAL AGE
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1. These devices can be used to augment or replace vocal communication to individuals with dysarthria.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
2. Brocas area is at the: JUNCTION OF THE PARIETAL AND FRONTAL LOBES IN THE
DOMINANT HEMISPHERE
3. When having a conversation with a person in a wheelchair, the nurse should: PULL UP A CHAIR AND
POSITION HIM/ HERSELF AT EQUAL HEIGHT TO THE PERSON
4. Nurse Randell wants to start a conversation with Mrs. Ancheta, a long- term resident in the home care.
He wants to ask about personal questions, what should Nurse Randell ask? HOW DID YOU MEET
YOUR HUSBAND? TELL ME ABOUT YOUR COURTSHIP AND WEDDING.
5. In communicating with individuals with memory deficits, the nurse should: ACKNOWLEDGE HIS/
HER INABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND HIS/ HER FRUSTRATION
6. The most important skill to help maximize understanding is to: LISTEN
7. The ideal position when communicating with a patient is how many feet apart? 3-6 FT
8. In communicating with individuals with hearing impairment, the nurse should: PROVIDE TIME FOR
THE PERSON TO SPEAK
9. When communicating with patients who visit often, the nurse should: LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF
INFORMATION PROVIDED AT EACH VISIT\
10. Mr. Juan, a 100- year old stroke survivor, told Nurse CJ, “Cup, me.” Nurse CJ asked if Mr. Juan would
like to have a cup of coffee or tea, and Mr. Juan repeated, “Cup, me.” Nurse CJ understands that Mr. Juan
has: BROCA'S APHASIA
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1. Mr. Vidad’s consultant ordered liquid diet with strict aspiration precaution (SAP). Nurse Jaylord went to
the patient’s room with the thickened liquid prepared by the dietician. He greeted Mr. Vidad upon his
arrival but he did not turn his head to face Nurse Jaylord. After feeding, Nurse Jaylord, with the
knowledge of Mr. Vidad’s condition, referred him to: SPEECH- LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST &
AUDIOLOGIST
2. Care maps are used to anticipate and document the care provided within a predetermined trajectory and
to expect the day of discharge. TRUE
3. Mr. Vidad, a long- time home care resident who suffers from COPD, was caught keeping a piece of cigar
and lighter under his bedside cabinet. Nurse Justine told Mr. Vidad that smoking cigars exacerbates his
condition and explained that it may lead to various complications. What nursing role did Nurse Justine
observe? TEACHER
4. Although Mr. Vidad was diagnosed with dementia, he should still be included in the plan of care and
decision making. What nursing role should the nurse- in- charge apply? ADVOCATE
5. Mr. Vidad’s son called the geriatric facility to ask about a remedy on his father’s non- healing wound
because povidone iodine and chlorhexidine are not available in their home. Nurse Nico remembers the
benefits of honey as a good wound treatment because of its natural antibacterial and analgesia properties
and told Mr. Vidad’s son about it. What nursing role did Nurse Nico apply? RESEARCHER
6. The electronic health record is used to access records, administration of treatments and medications and
the identification of patients by anyone. FALSE
7. Family caregivers usually develop documentation systems of their own. TRUE
8. Documentation is a way of communication among the healthcare providers. TRUE
9. FDAR Documentation is used in all healthcare facility in the Philippines. FALSE
10. Mr. Vidad, a 102- year old post stroke patient, was diagnosed with dementia. The treatment and
considerations were explained to the patient’s family. Who is responsible for the diagnosis and over- all
treatment of Mr. Vidad? GERIATRICIAN
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1. All but one is true to Palliative Nursing Care. ELIGIBILITY FOR PALLIATIVE SERVICES IS
BASED ON A LIFE EXPECTANCY OF 6 MONTHS OR LESS, IF AN ILLNESS RUNS ITS
NORMAL COURSE
2. A 78- year-old brain-dead patient’s family arrived at the ED and must decide whether to continue or
withdraw medical treatments. The patient’s 21- year- old daughter asked the physician to, “Do everything
in your power.”, but her mother told the nurse that, “It’s time for us to let him go.” Who have the right to
make the decision? WIFE
3. An 89- year old vehicular accident patient went to the ED to have his lacerations sutured. Since the
resident doctor is not around, the nurse performed wound exploration and sutured the patient’s laceration.
The nurse may be guilty of: MALFEASANCE AND NONFEASANCE
4. Even though the nurse may obtain the client’s signature on a form, obtaining informed consent is the
responsibility of the: PHYSICIAN
5. A confused client who fell out of bed because side rails were not used is an example of which type of
liability? NEGLIGENCE
6. In most ethical dilemmas, the solution to the dilemma requires negotiation among members of the health
care team. The nurse’s point of view is valuable because: NURSES DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP
TO THE CLIENT THAT IS UNIQUE AMONG ALL PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE
PROVIDERS
7. All of these are under the Five Wishes that discuss values and treatment goals of the elderly except: THE
NEED FOR SPIRITUAL STRENGTHENING
8. The nurse puts the client in the padded room without the client’s permission and without the physician’s
order. The nurse may be guilty of: FALSE IMPRISONMENT
9. It is considered as murder: INVOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA
10. A document that lists the medical treatment a person chooses to refuse if unable to make decisions is the?
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES
EVALUATION EXAM
1. The doctor uses sodium thiopental to conduct mercy killing to a stage IV colon cancer patient in the
hospice. The nurse is correct when she states that the medication is a/an: ANESTHETICS
2. The ideal position when communicating with a patient is how many feet apart? 3-6
3. All but one is true to Palliative Nursing Care. ELIGIBILITY FOR PALLIATIVE SERVICES IS
BASED ON A LIFE EXPECTANCY OF 6 MONTHS OR LESS, IF AN ILLNESS RUNS ITS
NORMAL COURSE
4. Each person develops within a certain set of circumstances or conditions defined by place and time. This
development is described as: CONTEXT DEPENDENT
5. The purpose of Patient Self- Determination Act of 1991 is to promote: PATIENT’S AUTONOMY
6. All of these are under the Five Wishes that discuss values and treatment goals of the elderly except: THE
NEED FOR SPIRITUAL STRENGTHENING
7. All but one is true about aging in the Philippines. FEMALES ARE PROJECTED TO EXPECT A
DECREASE OF 4.0 YEARS IN LIFE EXPECTANCY AND MALES AN INCREASE OF 4.7
YEARS IN LIFE EXPECTANCY BY 2030
8. The nurse puts the client in the padded room without the client’s permission and without the physician’s
order. The nurse may be guilty of: FALSE IMPRISONMENT
9. Children usually grow consistently in size and abilities, whereas in adulthood, the balance gradually
shifts. This development is described as: MULTIDIMENSIONAL
10. Nurse Nica knows that if the ventilator is detached from the patient and was subsequently extubated, it is
considered as: EUTHANASIA BY OMISSION
11. In most ethical dilemmas, the solution to the dilemma requires negotiation among members of the health
care team. The nurse’s point of view is valuable because: NURSES DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP
TO THE CLIENT THAT IS UNIQUE AMONG ALL PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE
PROVIDERS
12. A certification in Gerontologic Nursing wherein the nurse can practice without the need to finish post-
graduate studies. GERONTOLOGIC NURSE
13. It is executed by a competent person indicating that if heartbeat and breathing cease, no attempts to
restore them should be made. DNR ORDER
14. A confused client who fell out of bed because side rails were not used is an example of which type of
liability? NEGLIGENCE
15. urse Patricia made sure that her 79- year old mother’s feeding tube is patent before administering the
osteorized food. What Family Role does Patricia fulfill? CAREGIVER ROLE
16. A certification in Gerontologic Nursing wherein the nurse should have a content in health promotion and
maintenance, and differential diagnosis and disease. GERONTOLOGIC PRIMARY NURSE
PRACTITIONER
17. It is a theory wherein a high degree of interdependence exists between older adults and society. AGE
STRATIFICATION THEORY
18. The subset of elderly that belongs to the category of old- old. 85-99 YR OLD
19. Broca’s area is at the: JUNCTION OF THE PARIETAL AND FRONTAL LOBES IN THE
DOMINANT HEMISPHERE
20. Programmed Theory is also called: HAYFLICK LIMIT THEORY
21. According to RA 9994, senior citizens are entitled to discount on basic necessities except: EGGS
INLCUDING QUAIL EGGS
22. Gerald accompanies his 87- year old grandmother to the stroke rehabilitation center every Monday. What
is this type of Family Caregiving? CIRCUMSCRIBE CARE
23. According to Selective Optimization with Compensation Theory, this reflects the view that people
engage in behaviors to enrich their lives. OPTIMIZATION
24. In communicating with individuals with memory deficits, the nurse should: ACKNOWLEDGE HIS/
HER INABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND HIS/ HER FRUSTRATION
25. When having a conversation with a person in a wheelchair, the nurse should: PULL UP A CHAIR AND
POSITION HIM/ HERSELF AT EQUAL HEIGHT TO THE PERSON
26. Nurse Randell wants to start a conversation with Mrs. Ancheta, a long- term resident in the home care.
He wants to ask about personal questions, what should Nurse Randell ask? HOW DID YOU MEET
YOUR HUSBAND? TELL ME ABOUT YOUR COURTSHIP AND WEDDING.
27. When identifying the family members of the patient, the nurse must look for individuals who fulfill
family functions. All are examples of family functions that address the special needs of the elderly except
one: MANAGING FINANCIAL ASPECT OF CARE
28. When communicating with patients who visit often, the nurse should: LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF
INFORMATION PROVIDED AT EACH VISIT
29. Any senior citizen who abuses the privileges stated in RA 9994 shall be punished with: A FINE OF
NOT LESS THAN 50, 000 BUT NOT MORE THAN 100, 000 AND IMPRISONMENT OF NOT
LESS THAN 6 MONTHS
30. According to Erikson's Theory of Psychologic Development, an adult who is concerned with establishing
and guiding the next generation, and looks beyond the self and express concern for the future of the
world in general has achieved what stage of the development theory? GENERATIVITY
31. The nurse who balances concerns of the patient, family and interdisciplinary team observes what role?
MANAGER
32. It is one of the psychologic theories wherein individuals are viewed as active participants in life, striving
for self- actualization. MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF HUMAN NEEDS
33. In communicating with individuals with hearing impairment, the nurse should: PROVIDE TIME FOR
THE PERSON TO SPEAK
34. This theory explains aging as events that occur randomly and accumulate over time. STOCHASTIC
THEORY
35. This Theory showed that functional changes do occur within cells and are responsible for the aging
of the cells and the organism. PROGRAMMED THEORY
36. This is a type of aging that is predicted by the person’s physical condition and how well vital organ
systems are functioning. BIOLOGICAL AGE
37. An 89- year old vehicular accident patient went to the ED to have his lacerations sutured. Since the
resident doctor is not around, the nurse performed wound exploration and sutured the patient’s laceration.
The nurse may be guilty of: MALFEASANCE AND NONFEASANCE
38. These devices can be used to augment or replace vocal communication to individuals with dysarthria.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
39. The most important skill to help maximize understanding is to: LISTEN
40. Nurse Kyla wants to start a conversation with Mrs. Lucas, a long- term resident in the home care. He
wants to ask about personal questions, what should Nurse Kyla ask? I CAN SEE YOU HAVE
GRANDCHILDREN. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM.
CHAPTER 5
1. Elderly clients living alone should check water temperature by dipping one of their elbows in the water.
FALSE
2. For patients with periodontal disease, chewing gum can help in difficulty in digestion. FALSE
3. If an elderly cannot hear alarms, it is advisable to install blinking lights. TRUE
4. Doing household chores is important in elderly exercise and is included in client’s ADLs. FALSE
5. Dental check- up, floss and cleaning are advisable to be done twice a year or every 6 months. FALSE
6. Geriatric Depression Scale SECONDARY
7. PSA SECONDARY
8. Wearing seatbelts PRIMARY
9. Home environmental improvements PRIMARY
10. Post- CVA therapy TERTIARY
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