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Choose one
1 point
An older adult who is usually oriented becomes suddenly confused. What is the most appropriate response?
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13 Gerontological and Long-Term Care Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 13 Gerontological and Long-Term Care, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
Rehabilitation goals should be tailored to the individual, such as improving a specific transfer or dressing task.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Written response
1 point
What is the name of the service that can give a caregiver a temporary break from caregiving responsibilities?
04
Fill in the blank
1 point
To check whether a person understands care instructions, ask them to explain the plan in their own words. This method is called .
05
Choose one
1 point
A person wants to become more independent with dressing and learn adaptive strategies for daily tasks. Which rehabilitation professional’s role most directly matches these goals?
- A
Physical therapist
- B
Occupational therapist
- C
Speech-language therapist
- D
Pharmacist
06
Choose all
1 point
Which actions can help reduce fall risks while supporting safe mobility? Select all that apply.
- A
Keep pathways clear.
- B
Discourage the person from walking, even when activity is part of the care plan.
- C
Ensure appropriate lighting.
- D
Encourage use of prescribed assistive devices.
07
Fill in the blank
1 point
Hospice is a form of for people .
08
Written response
1 point
What is the name of the process of reviewing and comparing a person’s complete medication list during a transition of care?
09
True or false
1 point
Palliative care may be provided at the same time as treatment intended to control or cure a serious illness.
- A
True
- B
False
10
Choose one
1 point
Which document may describe a person’s care preferences and name a health care proxy for a time when the person cannot communicate?
- A
A rehabilitation plan
- B
A medication list
- C
An advance directive
- D
A fall-risk assessment
11
Choose all
1 point
A caregiver says that providing support has become difficult to manage. Which responses are appropriate? Select all that apply.
- A
With the person’s consent, include caregivers in teaching and care planning.
- B
Assume caregivers can manage without asking about their needs.
- C
Encourage shared responsibilities and identify community resources.
- D
Encourage caregivers to attend to their own health and seek help when overwhelmed.
12
Choose one
1 point
Which information set is most useful to communicate during a handoff to another care setting?
- A
Only the person’s diagnosis and age
- B
Current function, medications, allergies, risks, and follow-up needs
- C
The caregiver’s preferences without the person’s permission
- D
A general statement that the person is doing well
13
Open ended
1 point
An older adult with a chronic condition is having difficulty following a treatment plan because it does not fit their daily routine and resources. Describe how the care team should adapt its support.
14
Written response
1 point
What term describes a person's usual abilities, which care staff use as a reference when interpreting current findings?
15
Choose one
1 point
An older adult takes extra time to answer questions during an assessment. Which approach best supports person-centered communication?
- A
Direct questions to the caregiver so the visit moves faster.
- B
Speak directly to the older adult, allow time for responses, and ensure needed glasses or hearing aids are available.
- C
Avoid explaining the care plan until the older adult asks for details.
- D
Assume that a family member should make decisions because of the person's age.
16
Choose one
1 point
An older adult wants a family caregiver to learn how to help with the care plan. What should the care team do?
- A
Give the caregiver control of the plan because caregivers provide daily support.
- B
Exclude the caregiver from all teaching, even when the older adult wants them involved.
- C
Ask the older adult for permission before including the caregiver in teaching and care planning.
- D
Share the older adult's health information with the caregiver without asking.
17
Choose one
1 point
A resident wants to walk to a nearby chair but is at risk of falling. Which room setup best promotes safety without unnecessarily restricting activity?
- A
Clear the pathway, ensure appropriate footwear and lighting, and place needed items within reach.
- B
Keep the person seated whenever staff are not in the room.
- C
Move frequently used items farther away to encourage walking.
- D
Stop using prescribed mobility aids to promote independent movement.
18
True or false
1 point
True or false: Palliative care focuses on comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life for people with serious illness.
- A
True
- B
False
19
Written response
1 point
What teaching technique involves asking a person to explain the care plan in their own words?
20
Choose one
1 point
A resident is practicing dressing as part of a rehabilitation plan and becomes fatigued. What is the best nursing response?
- A
Complete each task for the person to prevent fatigue, regardless of their abilities.
- B
Change the transfer method whenever it seems more convenient.
- C
Ask the person to avoid mobility aids so their strength improves faster.
- D
Encourage the person to do what they can, follow the prescribed mobility plan, and report pain or fatigue.