Deck 5: The Therapeutic Response Across the Life Span

Question 1

The way individuals spend their younger years generally predicts how they will spend their elder years._________________________

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Middle-aged adults experience more hypertension,diabetes,arthritis,and hearing and vision impairments than any other age level._________________________

Answer 2

False

Question 3

For adolescents,which statement is particularly relevant?

A) It is important to keep the clinical environment attractive.
B) It is important not to keep them or their parents waiting.
C) It is important to set limits that are fair and consistent.
D) It is important to take sides with the teen during parental-teen conflicts.

Answer 3

It is important to set limits that are fair and consistent.

Question 4

Very rapid growth and development occurs in which age group?

A) infants
B) children
C) adolescents
D) adults

Question 5

Use of ______________ can help parents communicate more effectively with their infants.​

A) ​prenatal music exposure
B) ​more than one language
C) ​sign language
D) ​television shows

Question 6

At what age do infants begin to recognize familiar faces and voices?​

A) ​at birth
B) ​6 weeks
C) ​3 months
D) ​5 months

Question 7

If health professionals are asked questions by adolescents,it is a good idea to moralize as this helps adolescents learn and understand how to live morally as adults._________________________

Question 8

Children know instantly if you are insecure.​

Question 9

Older adults experience fewer chronic illnesses than acute illnesses._________________________

Question 10

It is particularly important to give rewards to adolescents._________________________

Question 11

In caring for infants,,health professionals need to be especially aware of their own feelings toward aging parents or growing older._________________________

Question 12

In caring for the adult client,the therapeutic response includes all of the following EXCEPT for

A) recognizing the stress caused by accidents or serious illness
B) asking what is happening in their lives
C) using therapeutic communication to get to know them
D) preparing them to transfer to a physician who cares for the older adult

Question 13

Physically,adult clients are quite healthy._________________________

Question 14

When health professionals care for children,it is best to

A) allow privacy and the right to be examined without the presence of parents
B) offer a choice only when you know the decision will be the correct one
C) emphasize preventive care
D) make their comfort the primary concern

Question 15

All of the following are particularly important therapeutic responses for the older adult EXCEPT for

A) allowing extra time to compensate for their physiological changes
B) setting fair and consistent limits
C) helping them remain independent as long as possible
D) allowing for a routine and set schedule

Question 16

Because of the time and responsibility required of characteristic activities of older adult clients,they experience more stress-related complaints than other age groups._________________________

Question 17

Which age group has the most difficult time adjusting to illness and disease?

A) children
B) adolescents
C) adults
D) elderly adults

Question 18

Adolescents experience a loss of self-identity and feelings of belonging-more than any other age level._________________________

Question 19

Younger adults may actually be living in an extended psychological adolescent period._________________________

Question 20

Which theorist used moral dilemmas to determine which stage of moral reasoning a person uses?

A) Piaget
B) Freud
C) Kohlberg
D) Maslow

Question 21

List three factors that health professionals need to understand in order to therapeutically communicate with any of the different age levels.Be specific.

Question 22

Describe some ways to equalize the unequal partnership between the adult client and provider.​

Question 23

Match each group with the most applicable recommendation for the health professional below.

Do not be over solicitous or overprotective of this age group

A)Infants
B)Children
C)Older adults
D)Adolescents
E)Adults

Question 24

Health professionals must recognize their role as members of the health care team when caring for adult clients.Explain what this means.

Question 25

How does disease affect cognition?

Question 26

Explain the importance of health professionals knowing their feelings when they are caring for children.

Question 27

Match each group with the most applicable recommendation for the health professional below.

Make sure you clearly like and care about this age group.

A)Infants
B)Children
C)Older adults
D)Adolescents
E)Adults

Question 28

Match each group with the most applicable recommendation for the health professional below.

Make safety issues your primary concern with this age group.

A)Infants
B)Children
C)Older adults
D)Adolescents
E)Adults

Question 29

Explain why it is important to see children as soon as they arrive.

Question 30

How can a health professional treat an adolescent client with respect?

Question 31

Match each group with the most applicable recommendation for the health professional below.

Make the clinical environment colorful and attractive to distract attention away from the procedure.

A)Infants
B)Children
C)Older adults
D)Adolescents
E)Adults

Question 32

Match each group with the most applicable recommendation for the health professional below.

Do not promise a cure but encourage them to have hope.

A)Infants
B)Children
C)Older adults
D)Adolescents
E)Adults

Question 33

How can health professionals help adolescents feel a sense of worth?

Question 34

What should health professionals recommend for older adults in terms of daily activities?

Question 35

Explain the importance of comfort for the older adult.