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Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition by Patricia A. Williams | Complete Q&A

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Prepare effectively for geriatric nursing exams with this comprehensive Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition by Patricia A. Williams. Includes practice questions, verified answers, and rationales covering older adult care, chronic conditions, functional assessment, patient safety, and nursing interventions. Perfect for nursing students, geriatric nurses, and instructors seeking structured review, exam prep, and confidence in mastering geriatric nursing concepts. Ideal for homework help, quizzes, and final exam preparation.

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TEST BANK
2026/2027:
For Basic
comprehensive
Geriatric Nursing
study guide.
8th Edition
Includes
by Patricia
practiceA.questions,
Williams, verified
Verified answers,
Chaptersand
1 - 20,
keyComplete
concepts Newest
coveringVersion
- TESTTEST
BANKBANK
For Basic
For Basic
Geriatric
1 Geriatric..pdf
of 446
Nursing 8th


Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition by Patricia A. Williams Test Ba
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TEST BANK
comprehensive
For Basicstudy
Geriatric
guide.
Nursing
Includes
8th practice
Edition by
questions,
Patricia
comprehensive
A.
verified
Williams,
answers,
study
Verified
guide.
andChapters
Includes
key concepts
practice
1 - 20,covering
Complete
questions,
Newest
verifiedVersion
answers,
TEST
andBANK
key concepts
For Basic
covering
Geriatric..pdf

,TEST BANK
2026/2027:
For Basic
comprehensive
Geriatric Nursing
study guide.
8th Edition
Includes
by Patricia
practiceA.questions,
Williams, verified
Verified answers,
Chaptersand
1 - 20,
keyComplete
concepts Newest
coveringVersion
- TESTTEST
BANKBANK
For Basic
For Basic
Geriatric
2 Geriatric..pdf
of 446
Nursing 8th


Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition by Patricia A. Williams Test Ba
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @


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Chapter 01: Trends and Issues Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition
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1. Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?
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a. Disability was viewed as unavoidable. @ @ @ @



b. Complications from disease increased mortality. @ @ @ @




c. Older adults‘ needs are similar to those of all adults.
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d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity.
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ANS: D @




Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people live l
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onger.


PTS: @@@ 1 DIF: 4 REF: @@@ p. 2 @ OBJ: 2 @



TOP: Aging Trends
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collectio
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n MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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NOT: Understanding
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2. To which age group does the term ―aged‖ apply?
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a. 55–64 years of age @ @ @



b. 65–74 years of age @ @ @




c. 75–84 years of age @ @ @




d. 85 and older @ @




ANS: C @




The term aged refers to persons who are 75–84 years of age.
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PTS: @@@ 1 DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 | Table 1.1
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OBJ: @@@ 1
TOP: Age Categories @ @



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on
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development N
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OT: Remembering
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Test Bank
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TEST BANK
comprehensive
For Basicstudy
Geriatric
guide.
Nursing
Includes
8th practice
Edition by
questions,
Patricia
comprehensive
A.
verified
Williams,
answers,
study
Verified
guide.
andChapters
Includes
key concepts
practice
1 - 20,covering
Complete
questions,
Newest
verifiedVersion
answers,
TEST
andBANK
key concepts
For Basic
covering
Geriatric..pdf

,TEST BANK
2026/2027:
For Basic
comprehensive
Geriatric Nursing
study guide.
8th Edition
Includes
by Patricia
practiceA.questions,
Williams, verified
Verified answers,
Chaptersand
1 - 20,
keyComplete
concepts Newest
coveringVersion
- TESTTEST
BANKBANK
For Basic
For Basic
Geriatric
3 Geriatric..pdf
of 446
Nursing 8th


Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition by Patricia A. Williams Test Ba
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @


nk



3. Which is true of ageism?
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Test Bank
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TEST BANK
comprehensive
For Basicstudy
Geriatric
guide.
Nursing
Includes
8th practice
Edition by
questions,
Patricia
comprehensive
A.
verified
Williams,
answers,
study
Verified
guide.
andChapters
Includes
key concepts
practice
1 - 20,covering
Complete
questions,
Newest
verifiedVersion
answers,
TEST
andBANK
key concepts
For Basic
covering
Geriatric..pdf

, TEST BANK
2026/2027:
For Basic
comprehensive
Geriatric Nursing
study guide.
8th Edition
Includes
by Patricia
practiceA.questions,
Williams, verified
Verified answers,
Chaptersand
1 - 20,
keyComplete
concepts Newest
coveringVersion
- TESTTEST
BANKBANK
For Basic
For Basic
Geriatric
4 Geriatric..pdf
of 446
Nursing 8th


Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition by Patricia A. Williams Test Ba
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @


nk

a. It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age.
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b. It causes a person to fear aging.
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c. It involves the use of cultural sensitivity to address concerns of aging.
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d. It focuses on resources for the older adult.
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ANS: A @




Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons solely on the b
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asis of age and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the older adult.
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PTS: @@@ 1 DIF: 4 REF: @@@ p. 4@ OBJ: 3 @



TOP: Ageism @



KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collectio
@ @ @ @ @



n MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
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NOT: Understanding
@ @




4. Which legislation has been the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the old
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @




er adult?
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a. Medicare and Medicaid @ @




b. Elimination of the mandatory retirement age @ @ @ @ @




c. The Americans with Disabilities Act
@ @ @ @




d. The Drug Benefit Program @ @ @




ANS: A @




The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is Medicare and Medicaid. The elimin
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ation of the mandatory retirement age does not apply to health care. The Americans with Disabilities
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Act deals with all Americans with disabilities, not just the older adult. The Drug Benefit Program wa
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s added to Medicare, but deals only with medications.
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PTS: @@@ 1 DIF: 4 REF: @@@ p. 11
@ OBJ: 6 @



TOP: Legislation@



KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementatio
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n MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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NOT: Understanding
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5. Which housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an apartment with restaurant-
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style meals and some medical and personal care services?
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Test Bank
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TEST BANK
comprehensive
For Basicstudy
Geriatric
guide.
Nursing
Includes
8th practice
Edition by
questions,
Patricia
comprehensive
A.
verified
Williams,
answers,
study
Verified
guide.
andChapters
Includes
key concepts
practice
1 - 20,covering
Complete
questions,
Newest
verifiedVersion
answers,
TEST
andBANK
key concepts
For Basic
covering
Geriatric..pdf

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