Eliopoulos - 10th Edition - Chapter 6 -
the specialty of gerontological nursing
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
Prior to the beginning of a gerontological nursing course, a nursing
student questions why the course is not classified as geriatric
nursing. How can the instructor best respond? -
correct answer ✅"Gerontological nursing implies health
promotion activities that can accompany aging, not solely nursing
care of the sick."
Which of the following facts best accounts for the complexity of
gerontological nursing? -
correct answer ✅Multiple health conditions often coexist in older
adults and symptoms are often atypical.
4. Nurse L works on an acute care for elders (ACE) unit of a county
hospital. Which of the following sources should the nurse utilize as
standards for practice? Select all that apply.
A) The American Nurses Association (ANA) standards
B) The Joint Commission
C) Hospital-specific standards of practice
,Eliopoulos - 10th Edition - Chapter 6 -
the specialty of gerontological nursing
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
D) State and federal regulations -
correct answer ✅Ans: A,B,C,D
All of the listed sources are valid
3. Which of the following principles that underlie a gerontological
nurse's practice is most in need of reexamination and modification?
A) Nursing older adults requires a unique data and knowledge set.
B) Aiming for wholeness in physical, social, spiritual, and
psychological health is a realistic goal.
C) The aging process is a natural and unavoidable part of human
life.
D) Health oHealth outcomes among older adults can be equal to
those of younger populations.utcomes among older adults can be
equal to those of younger populations. -
correct answer ✅Health outcomes among older adults can be
equal to those of younger populations.
5. Which of the following nursing actions by a gerontological nurse
best exemplifies the role of "advocate"?
, Eliopoulos - 10th Edition - Chapter 6 -
the specialty of gerontological nursing
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
A) Teaching licensed care staff to perform appropriate assessment
of lower limb circulation.
B) Providing an environment in which the restoration of a client's
mobility post-stroke can be realized.
C) Developing new techniques for the wound care of venous ulcers.
D) Teaching an older adult how to best deal with a daughter who is
attempting to gain power of attorney prematurely. -
correct answer ✅Ans: D
Feedback: The gerontological nurse can function as an advocate in
several ways. First and foremost, advocacy for individual clients is
essential and can include aiding older adults in asserting their
rights, such as the best way to deal with an individual who is
attempting to gain control of his or her affairs. Answer A exemplifies
the role of educator, while answer B relates to the role of healer.
Answer C is indicative of innovation.
6. Which of the following sources is the most justifiable foundation
for the future of gerontological nursing?
the specialty of gerontological nursing
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
Prior to the beginning of a gerontological nursing course, a nursing
student questions why the course is not classified as geriatric
nursing. How can the instructor best respond? -
correct answer ✅"Gerontological nursing implies health
promotion activities that can accompany aging, not solely nursing
care of the sick."
Which of the following facts best accounts for the complexity of
gerontological nursing? -
correct answer ✅Multiple health conditions often coexist in older
adults and symptoms are often atypical.
4. Nurse L works on an acute care for elders (ACE) unit of a county
hospital. Which of the following sources should the nurse utilize as
standards for practice? Select all that apply.
A) The American Nurses Association (ANA) standards
B) The Joint Commission
C) Hospital-specific standards of practice
,Eliopoulos - 10th Edition - Chapter 6 -
the specialty of gerontological nursing
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
D) State and federal regulations -
correct answer ✅Ans: A,B,C,D
All of the listed sources are valid
3. Which of the following principles that underlie a gerontological
nurse's practice is most in need of reexamination and modification?
A) Nursing older adults requires a unique data and knowledge set.
B) Aiming for wholeness in physical, social, spiritual, and
psychological health is a realistic goal.
C) The aging process is a natural and unavoidable part of human
life.
D) Health oHealth outcomes among older adults can be equal to
those of younger populations.utcomes among older adults can be
equal to those of younger populations. -
correct answer ✅Health outcomes among older adults can be
equal to those of younger populations.
5. Which of the following nursing actions by a gerontological nurse
best exemplifies the role of "advocate"?
, Eliopoulos - 10th Edition - Chapter 6 -
the specialty of gerontological nursing
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
A) Teaching licensed care staff to perform appropriate assessment
of lower limb circulation.
B) Providing an environment in which the restoration of a client's
mobility post-stroke can be realized.
C) Developing new techniques for the wound care of venous ulcers.
D) Teaching an older adult how to best deal with a daughter who is
attempting to gain power of attorney prematurely. -
correct answer ✅Ans: D
Feedback: The gerontological nurse can function as an advocate in
several ways. First and foremost, advocacy for individual clients is
essential and can include aiding older adults in asserting their
rights, such as the best way to deal with an individual who is
attempting to gain control of his or her affairs. Answer A exemplifies
the role of educator, while answer B relates to the role of healer.
Answer C is indicative of innovation.
6. Which of the following sources is the most justifiable foundation
for the future of gerontological nursing?
