According to the text, which age group is considered the fastest-growing in the United States?
Explanation
This question tests the recall of a demographic fact presented in the chapter, which is relevant to understanding the health challenges of the older adult population.
Other questions
According to the World Health Organization (1946), what is the correct definition of health?
The Health Belief Model suggests that people will not take action to change poor health behaviors unless they believe a specific set of conditions are met. Which of the following is one of those conditions?
Within Betty Neuman's health continuum model, which level of prevention involves intervention to prevent further complications and improve functional ability when a patient already has a chronic health problem?
Which of the seven core principles of health promotion, as summarized in the text, is defined as 'treating the patient as a whole being, addressing mind, body, and spirit'?
Recent data cited in the text on health-care disparity in the United States shows that Black maternal mortality is 55.3 per 100,000 live births. What is the corresponding rate for White maternal mortality?
What are the four basic components required for a well-balanced physical exercise routine as described in the text?
What is the term for a guideline that people set to regulate relationships, such as the one between work and home life, to achieve a healthy balance?
A lifestyle assessment is conducted by a nurse to identify a patient’s everyday patterns of living. What is the primary purpose of this assessment?
According to Erik Erikson's theory, the middle-aged adult group (ages 35 to 65) is primarily focused on which psychosocial developmental stage?
What is the term for a medication-caused issue that is more serious, may be life-threatening, and should be reported to the prescribing provider?
What is a nursing intervention that allows a patient to understand how to care for themselves at home after an acute health issue, designed to bridge a knowledge gap?
When providing patient education, what is the most effective method for teaching a practical skill, such as how to change a wound dressing?
What is the term for the telehealth service that enhances patient self-care management of chronic diseases and reduces emergency hospital admissions through frequent interactions with providers?
In the context of evaluating patient learning, what components should be included in the patient education documentation?
What is the primary characteristic of spiritual wellness as described in the chapter?
What type of lifestyle health-promotion activity focuses on stopping poor lifestyle behaviors that are already known to lead to disease?
What is the leading cause of death in the young adult age group (18 to 35 years)?
A factor that is out of a person’s control but increases the probability that the person will get a disease is known as what?
What is the primary purpose of health education?
When providing patient education, why is it inadequate for a nurse to rely solely on pharmacy handouts for medication safety information?
What is a key requirement from The Joint Commission regarding discharge education?
Which job role primarily focuses on improving communication between patients and providers and removing barriers to care?
When educating patients with low health literacy, what is a key strategy a nurse should use?
Which statement best describes the difference between wellness and health as presented in the text?
What type of health promotion focuses on the holistic and proactive process of prevention through which people are empowered to take control of their health-related choices?
Which of the four basic components of a well-balanced physical exercise routine is best improved through activities like yoga and stretching?
A nurse is educating a patient about healthy eating. Encouraging the patient to make small, manageable changes like swapping sugary drinks for water is based on what principle?
Which of the following is considered a component of a healthy sleep hygiene routine?
What is the primary focus of health promotion for middle-aged adults (35-65 years)?
In the context of health promotion for older adults, what is a key concern related to their social determinants of health?
When a nurse is providing education to a patient, what is the term for a situation in which a medication should not be taken for a specific reason, such as pregnancy?
Why is it generally not adequate to use a lay person, such as a family member, as an interpreter for a patient who speaks a different language?
What is the primary benefit of the action competence learning model in health promotion?
Which factor is NOT listed as one of the four basic components of a well-balanced physical exercise routine?
In the context of health promotion topics for young adults, what specific types of cancer screenings are mentioned as relevant in Table 3.4?
What is the primary reason a nurse should avoid a shaming and blaming standpoint when discussing physical exercise with a patient?
What is defined as the 'subjective view of one’s health status that allows a person to function at optimal levels, cope with life’s stressors, and maintain a feeling of satisfaction'?
A nurse is teaching a middle-aged patient about a low-sodium diet and smoking cessation. These topics are examples of addressing what type of risk factors?
What is a common health challenge for older adults that can cause them to not readily comprehend or understand health concepts?
For which of the following health promotion topics for middle-aged adults is role strain prevention specifically mentioned as a relevant educational point?
What is an example of an audio method of communication for patient education?
When a nurse evaluates a patient's learning after an education session, what is the most common reason a patient might be labeled nonadherent when they did not follow the provider's orders?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven core principles of health promotion?
An individual's state of awareness, achieved through personal focus, being in the present, or meditation, is called what?
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and its progression are influenced by the social determinant of health known as food insecurity. Food insecurity is noted to be more prevalent among which two population groups?
What is a key difference between a preventive and a reactive lifestyle health-promotion activity?
When providing health education, which action is NOT listed as a way for a nurse to ensure the education is easily understood?
What is the primary role of a case manager or care coordinator in facilitating patient education?
What is a primary drawback of using technology for patient education, especially for older adult patients?