Question 1

The nurse hears a news report about an older woman having her purse stolen.The assailant said,"Give me your purse,old lady,or I'll kill you." What crimes have been committed? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

Assault is the threat of harm.Robbery is taking property by force or threat of force.Battery is actually physically harming the victim.Larceny is a noncontact crime resulting in loss of property.Burglary is the taking of property while being in the victim's residence,place of business,or automobile without authorization.

Question 2

The nurse is educating an 80-year-old patient regarding a newly prescribed medication.The nurse's teaching strategies include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

Strategies such as repetition,patient restating,and varied delivery methods such as pictures,written,audio,and oral discussion are all appropriate and recommended for the older adult learner.

Question 3

The nurse who volunteers at a community center for older people refers which people to the Supplemental Security Income office? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

Individuals who are eligible for SSI include those who are very old,disabled,visually impaired,and have minimal income or assets.Being deaf or cognitively impaired are not criteria.

Quiz 7: Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

The nurse hears a news report about an older woman having her purse stolen.The assailant said,"Give me your purse,old lady,or I'll kill you." What crimes have been committed? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse is educating an 80-year-old patient regarding a newly prescribed medication.The nurse's teaching strategies include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse who volunteers at a community center for older people refers which people to the Supplemental Security Income office? (Select all that apply. )