Ch7 Patient Populations Practice Questions

Which of the following statements is true regarding aging and cardiovascular disease?

A. The elderly always develops coronary artery disease.

B. About half of people aged 80 years and older have cardiovascular disease.

C. Veins become more elastic with age.

D. The heart continues to pump the same amount of blood as it ages.

D. The heart continues to pump the same amount of blood as it ages.

When communicating with children who have a mental health disorder, health care workers should: (1) address the parents instead of children, (2) address children directly, or (3) involve parents only as appropriate to assist with assessing a child's communication needs.

A. 1 and 3

B. 1, 2, and 3

C. 1 and 2

D. 2 and 3

D. 2 and 3

On average, people who reach age 65 can expect to live nearly ____ more years.

A. 10

B. 5

C. 15

D. 20

C. 15

Which of the following are signs of autism? (1) Avoiding eye contact. (2) Disinterest in pretend games. (3) Problems with language.

A. 2 and 3

B. 1 and 2

C. 1, 2, and 3

D. 1 and 3

B. 1 and 2

Seniors living with family or in long-term care facilities are less at risk for elder abuse and neglect.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

B. FALSE

About one-half of infants are hospitalized if they get which of the following?

A. Pertussis

B. Respiratory virus infections

C. Asthma

D. Chickenpox

B. Respiratory virus infections

Eighty percent of deaths in persons aged over 65 years are due to:

A. Trauma, peritonitis, and emphysema

B. Diabetes mellitus, arthritis, and hypertension

C. Cancer, heart disease, and strokes

D. Fractures, chemical abuse, and schizophrenia

C. Cancer, heart disease, and strokes

Confusion and other symptoms of dementia are to be expected in an elderly patient because they are part of the normal aging process.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

A. FALSE

Social determinants of health might include (1) education level, (2) income level, or (3) physical environment.

A. 1, 2, and 3

B. 1 and 3

C. 1 and 2

D. 2 and 3

A. 1, 2, and 3

Fall risk in the elderly is increased by all of the following except:

A. Physical changes

B. Poor nutrition

C. Decreased ability to regain balance

D. Hearing deficits

B. Poor nutrition

WHO's disease classification that encompasses an individual's limited ability to lean and function is known as:

A. Mental disability

B. Cognitive disorder

C. Mental retardation

D. Intellectual disability

D. Intellectual disability

The leading cause of vision loss in the elderly is:

A. Macular degeneration

B. Glaucoma

C. Cataracts

D. Presbyopia

A. Macular degeneration

Which of the following is not a culturally appropriate service in the health care field?

A. Knowledge of potential discomfort with opposite gender workers helping the patient

B. Knowledge of concerns the patient might have about touch and modesty

C. Obtaining appropriate religious paraphernalia for the patient during a procedure

D. Arrangement of language services in the patient's preferred language

C. Obtaining appropriate religious paraphernalia for the patient during a procedure

Reports from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality have shown which of the following?

A. Worsened quality of health care for minorities

B. No change in quality of or access to care for minorities

C. Worsened access to care for minorities

D. Improvement in health disparities for minorities

C. Worsened access to care for minorities

Children who have ADHA are typically treated with which type of medication?

A. Stimulants

B. Antidepressants

C. Psychotropic

D. Anticonvulsants

A. Stimulants

Which of the following is true regarding individuals who have a learning disability?

A. They have difficulty with at least two aspects of learning.

B. People with learning disability usually have IQs in the normal range.

C. Prevalence of learning disability remains constant in all age groups.

D. As many as one in five American has a learning disability

B. People with learning disability usually have IQs in the normal range.

To confirm understanding of information such as informed consent discussions, health care workers should:

A. Have the family members respond for the patients and sign the consent

B. Ask the patient to "teach back" what was discussed regarding the consent

C. Ask patients if they understand and agree to the consent

D. Give the patient various materials to read before asking them to sign the consent

B. Ask the patient to "teach back" what was discussed regarding the consent

Which of the following statements is not considered part of the definition of cultural competence?

A. It requires a set of measurable skill and goals.

B. Self-assessments are required.

C. It is an evolving process.

D. It requires that organizations and their workers value diversity.

A. It requires a set of measurable skill and goals.