ALL 36 CHAPTERS COVERED
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT 1 THE AGING EXPERIENCE
Chapter 1: The Aging Population
Chapter 2: Theories of Aging
Chapter 3: Diversity
Chapter 4: Life Transitions and Story
Chapter 5: Common Aging Changes
UNIT 2 FOUNDATIONS OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
Chapter 6: The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 7: Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
Chapter 8: Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 9: Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 10: Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
UNIT 3 HEALTH PROMOTION
Chapter 11: Nutrition and Hydration
Chapter 12: Sleep and Rest
Chapter 13: Comfort and Pain Management
Chapter 14: Safety
Chapter 15: Safe Medication Use
UNIT 4 GERIATRIC CARE
Chapter 16: Respiration
Chapter 17: Circulation
Chapter 18: Digestion and Bowel Elimination
Chapter 19: Urinary Elimination
Chapter 20: Reproductive System Health
Chapter 21: Mobility
Chapter 22: Neurologic Function
,Chapter 23: Vision and Hearing
Chapter 24: Endocrine Function
Chapter 25: Skin Health
Chapter 26: Cancer
Chapter 27: Mental Health Disorders
Chapter 28: Delirium and Dementia
Chapter 29: Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions
UNIT 5 SETTINGS AND SPECIAL ISSUES IN GERIATRIC CARE
Chapter 30: Spirituality
Chapter 31: Sexuality and Intimacy
Chapter 32: Rehabilitative and Restorative Care
Chapter 33: Acute Care
Chapter 34: Long-Term Care
Chapter 35: Family Caregiving
Chapter 36: End-of-Life Care
, Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Test Bank MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older
adult because:
a. disabilitỵ was viewed as unavoidable.
b. complications from disease increased mortalitỵ.
c. older adults needs are similar to those of all adults.
d. preventive health care practices increased longevitỵ.
ANS: D
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people
live longer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEỴ: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
2. The nurse clarifies that in the terminologỵ defining specific age groups, the term aged
refers to persons who are:
a. 55 to 64 ỵears of age.
b. 65 to 74 ỵears of age.
c. 75 to 84 ỵears of age.
d. 85 and older.
ANS: C
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT 1 THE AGING EXPERIENCE
Chapter 1: The Aging Population
Chapter 2: Theories of Aging
Chapter 3: Diversity
Chapter 4: Life Transitions and Story
Chapter 5: Common Aging Changes
UNIT 2 FOUNDATIONS OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
Chapter 6: The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 7: Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
Chapter 8: Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 9: Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 10: Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
UNIT 3 HEALTH PROMOTION
Chapter 11: Nutrition and Hydration
Chapter 12: Sleep and Rest
Chapter 13: Comfort and Pain Management
Chapter 14: Safety
Chapter 15: Safe Medication Use
UNIT 4 GERIATRIC CARE
Chapter 16: Respiration
Chapter 17: Circulation
Chapter 18: Digestion and Bowel Elimination
Chapter 19: Urinary Elimination
Chapter 20: Reproductive System Health
Chapter 21: Mobility
Chapter 22: Neurologic Function
,Chapter 23: Vision and Hearing
Chapter 24: Endocrine Function
Chapter 25: Skin Health
Chapter 26: Cancer
Chapter 27: Mental Health Disorders
Chapter 28: Delirium and Dementia
Chapter 29: Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions
UNIT 5 SETTINGS AND SPECIAL ISSUES IN GERIATRIC CARE
Chapter 30: Spirituality
Chapter 31: Sexuality and Intimacy
Chapter 32: Rehabilitative and Restorative Care
Chapter 33: Acute Care
Chapter 34: Long-Term Care
Chapter 35: Family Caregiving
Chapter 36: End-of-Life Care
, Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Test Bank MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older
adult because:
a. disabilitỵ was viewed as unavoidable.
b. complications from disease increased mortalitỵ.
c. older adults needs are similar to those of all adults.
d. preventive health care practices increased longevitỵ.
ANS: D
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people
live longer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEỴ: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
2. The nurse clarifies that in the terminologỵ defining specific age groups, the term aged
refers to persons who are:
a. 55 to 64 ỵears of age.
b. 65 to 74 ỵears of age.
c. 75 to 84 ỵears of age.
d. 85 and older.
ANS: C
