Full Test Bank For
Gerontologic Nursing 7th Edition
By Jennifer J. Yeager, Mary B. Winton, Sue E. Meiner
All Chapter 1 -29 | Verified Answers A+
,Table Of Contents
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGIC NURSING .................................................................. 4
Chapter 01: Overview Of Gerontologic Nursing ......................................................................... 4
Chapter 02: Theories Of Aging .................................................................................................. 18
Chapter 03: Legal And Ethical Issues......................................................................................... 32
Chapter 04: Gerontologic Assessment...................................................................................... 46
PART II: INFLUENCES ON HEALTH AND ILLNESS ............................................................................ 61
Chapter 05: Cultural Influences ................................................................................................ 61
Chapter 06: Family Influences................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 07: Socioeconomic And Environmental Influences ..................................................... 90
Chapter 08: Health Promotion And Illness/Disability Prevention .......................................... 104
Chapter 09 : Health Care Delivery Settings And Older Adults ................................................ 116
PART III: WELLNESS ISSUES ......................................................................................................... 126
Chapter 10. Nutrition .............................................................................................................. 126
Chapter 11: Safety ................................................................................................................... 127
Chapter 12: Sexuality And Aging ............................................................................................. 140
Chapter 13: Pain ...................................................................................................................... 153
PART IV: COMMON PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGIC STRESSORS ............................................................... 165
Chapter 14: Infection And Inflammation ................................................................................ 165
Chapter 15: Laboratory And Diagnostic Tests ......................................................................... 177
Chapter 16: Drugs And Aging .................................................................................................. 189
Chapter 17: Integumentary Function...................................................................................... 201
Chapter 18: Sensory Function ................................................................................................. 214
PART V: DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES AND PHARMACOLOGIC MANAGEMENT .................................... 226
Chapter 19: Cardiovascular Function ...................................................................................... 226
Chapter 20: Respiratory Function ........................................................................................... 238
PART VI: NURSING CARE OF PHYSIOLOGIC AND PSYCHOLOGIC DISORDERS .............................. 251
Chapter 21: Gastrointestinal Function .................................................................................... 251
Chapter 22: Urinary Function ................................................................................................. 263
,Chapter 23: Musculoskeletal Function ................................................................................... 275
Chapter 24: Cognitive And Neurologic Function .................................................................... 286
Chapter 25: Endocrine Function ............................................................................................. 299
Chapter 26: Health Care Delivery Settings And Older Adults ................................................. 311
Chapter 27. Cognitive And Neurologic Function..................................................................... 322
Chapter 28: Cancer ................................................................................................................. 324
Chapter 29: Loss And End-Of-Life Issues................................................................................. 337
, PART I: INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGIC NURSING
Chapter 01: Overview Of Gerontologic Nursing
Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 7TH Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. In 2010, The Revised Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice Was
Published. The Nurse Would Use These Standards To:
A. Promote The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing Within The Acute Care Setting.
B. Define The Concepts And Dimensions Of Gerontologic Nursing Practice.
C. Elevate The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing.
D. Incorporate Suggested Interventions From Others Who Practice Gerontologic Nursing.
ANS: D
The Current Publishing Of The Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice In 2010
Incorporates The Input Of Gerontologic Nurses From Across The United States. It Was Not
Intended To Promote Gerontologic Nursing Practice Within Acute Care Settings, Define Concepts
Or Dimensions Of Gerontologic Nursing Practice, Or Elevate The Practice Of Gerontologic
Nursing. DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 2 OBJ: 1-1
TOP: N/A MSC: Safe And Effective Care Environment
2. When Attempting To Minimize The Effect Of Ageism On The Practice Of Nursing Older
Adults, A Nurse Needs To First:
A. Recognize That Nurses Must Act As Advocates For Aging Patients.
B. Accept That This Population Represents A Substantial Portion Of Those Requiring
Nursing Care.
C. Self-Reflect And Formulate One’s Personal View Of Aging And The Older Patient.
Gerontologic Nursing 7th Edition
By Jennifer J. Yeager, Mary B. Winton, Sue E. Meiner
All Chapter 1 -29 | Verified Answers A+
,Table Of Contents
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGIC NURSING .................................................................. 4
Chapter 01: Overview Of Gerontologic Nursing ......................................................................... 4
Chapter 02: Theories Of Aging .................................................................................................. 18
Chapter 03: Legal And Ethical Issues......................................................................................... 32
Chapter 04: Gerontologic Assessment...................................................................................... 46
PART II: INFLUENCES ON HEALTH AND ILLNESS ............................................................................ 61
Chapter 05: Cultural Influences ................................................................................................ 61
Chapter 06: Family Influences................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 07: Socioeconomic And Environmental Influences ..................................................... 90
Chapter 08: Health Promotion And Illness/Disability Prevention .......................................... 104
Chapter 09 : Health Care Delivery Settings And Older Adults ................................................ 116
PART III: WELLNESS ISSUES ......................................................................................................... 126
Chapter 10. Nutrition .............................................................................................................. 126
Chapter 11: Safety ................................................................................................................... 127
Chapter 12: Sexuality And Aging ............................................................................................. 140
Chapter 13: Pain ...................................................................................................................... 153
PART IV: COMMON PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGIC STRESSORS ............................................................... 165
Chapter 14: Infection And Inflammation ................................................................................ 165
Chapter 15: Laboratory And Diagnostic Tests ......................................................................... 177
Chapter 16: Drugs And Aging .................................................................................................. 189
Chapter 17: Integumentary Function...................................................................................... 201
Chapter 18: Sensory Function ................................................................................................. 214
PART V: DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES AND PHARMACOLOGIC MANAGEMENT .................................... 226
Chapter 19: Cardiovascular Function ...................................................................................... 226
Chapter 20: Respiratory Function ........................................................................................... 238
PART VI: NURSING CARE OF PHYSIOLOGIC AND PSYCHOLOGIC DISORDERS .............................. 251
Chapter 21: Gastrointestinal Function .................................................................................... 251
Chapter 22: Urinary Function ................................................................................................. 263
,Chapter 23: Musculoskeletal Function ................................................................................... 275
Chapter 24: Cognitive And Neurologic Function .................................................................... 286
Chapter 25: Endocrine Function ............................................................................................. 299
Chapter 26: Health Care Delivery Settings And Older Adults ................................................. 311
Chapter 27. Cognitive And Neurologic Function..................................................................... 322
Chapter 28: Cancer ................................................................................................................. 324
Chapter 29: Loss And End-Of-Life Issues................................................................................. 337
, PART I: INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGIC NURSING
Chapter 01: Overview Of Gerontologic Nursing
Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 7TH Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. In 2010, The Revised Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice Was
Published. The Nurse Would Use These Standards To:
A. Promote The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing Within The Acute Care Setting.
B. Define The Concepts And Dimensions Of Gerontologic Nursing Practice.
C. Elevate The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing.
D. Incorporate Suggested Interventions From Others Who Practice Gerontologic Nursing.
ANS: D
The Current Publishing Of The Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice In 2010
Incorporates The Input Of Gerontologic Nurses From Across The United States. It Was Not
Intended To Promote Gerontologic Nursing Practice Within Acute Care Settings, Define Concepts
Or Dimensions Of Gerontologic Nursing Practice, Or Elevate The Practice Of Gerontologic
Nursing. DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 2 OBJ: 1-1
TOP: N/A MSC: Safe And Effective Care Environment
2. When Attempting To Minimize The Effect Of Ageism On The Practice Of Nursing Older
Adults, A Nurse Needs To First:
A. Recognize That Nurses Must Act As Advocates For Aging Patients.
B. Accept That This Population Represents A Substantial Portion Of Those Requiring
Nursing Care.
C. Self-Reflect And Formulate One’s Personal View Of Aging And The Older Patient.
