Test Bank for Ebersole and Hess’
Toward Healthy Aging 9th Edition
Touhy
ANSWERS
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness in an Aging Society
1. When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for
their African American newborn, the nurse replies that, "2010
statistics indicate that your son:"
a. will have a life expectancy of approximately 65 years.
b. can realistically expect to live into his late 80s.
c. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday.
d. is likely to live into his late 90s.
Answer: C – In 2010, men in the United States at age 60 can
expect to live another 22 years. The life expectancy of African
American men is about 4.7 years less than white men.
2. A nurse is planning care for a group of super-centenarians
in an assisted living facility. The nurse considers which of the
following?
a. Most super-centenarians are functionally independent or
require minimal assistance with activities of daily living.
b. The majority of super-centenarians have cognitive impairment.
c. The number of super-centenarians is expected to decrease in
coming years as a result of heart disease and stroke.
,d. It is theorized that super-centenarians survived as long as they
have due to genetic mutations that made them less susceptible to
common diseases.
Answer: A – Research supports that most super-centenarians are
functionally and cognitively intact, requiring minimal assistance
with ADLs.
3. One reason why many "baby boomers" have multiple
chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and
arthritis is that:
a. they have less access to medication and other treatment
regimens.
b. there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living as they
were growing up.
c. they did not have access to immunizations against
communicable disease when they were children.
d. they grew up in an era of rampant poverty and malnutrition.
Answer: B – Baby boomers have better access to medication and
immunizations and grew up in an era of prosperity. However,
there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living when they
were younger.
4. A nurse is planning an education program on wellness in a
local senior citizen center. The nurse plans to provide
,education on the importance of immunizations, annual
physical examinations, screening for diabetes, and vision and
hearing screening. It is important for the nurse to understand
which of the following?
a. Approximately 40% of older adults (ages 65 and older) utilize
available preventive services.
b. Most older adults are aware of the importance of preventive
services.
c. Preventive services are not covered by Medicare.
d. Older adults often do not utilize recommended preventive
services.
Answer: D – Older adults often do not utilize recommended
preventive services.
5. The nurse is teaching a group of older adults about the
importance of staying hydrated. Which statement by a
participant indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I should drink at least eight glasses of water a day."
b. "I will drink fluids even if I don't feel thirsty."
c. "Coffee and tea count toward my fluid intake."
d. "I should avoid drinking fluids after 6 PM to prevent nighttime
urination."
Answer: D – Older adults should not restrict fluids to prevent
nighttime urination as this can lead to dehydration. The thirst
mechanism diminishes with age.
, Chapter 2: Gerontological Nursing: Past, Present, and Future
6. Serious and well-controlled research studies on aging have
been available:
a. only in the past 60 years.
b. since the turn of the 20th century.
c. following the Great Depression.
d. since the year 2000.
Answer: A – Only in the past 60 years have serious and carefully
controlled research studies flourished.
7. The son of a nursing home resident asks a nurse: "What is
the significance of being certified in gerontology? I see that
you are, but not all of the nurses are." The best response by
the nurse is which of the following?
a. "National certification as a gerontological nurse is a way to
demonstrate special knowledge in caring for older adults."
b. "National certification in gerontology is required for all nurses
who have worked in this setting for 2 or more years."
c. "National certification is only available to nurses who have a
Baccalaureate degree in nursing."
d. "Only advanced practice nurses, like nurse practitioners, are
certified in gerontology."
Answer: A – National certification is a way to demonstrate special
expertise in caring for older adults. It is not required for practice.
Toward Healthy Aging 9th Edition
Touhy
ANSWERS
Chapter 1: Health and Wellness in an Aging Society
1. When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for
their African American newborn, the nurse replies that, "2010
statistics indicate that your son:"
a. will have a life expectancy of approximately 65 years.
b. can realistically expect to live into his late 80s.
c. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday.
d. is likely to live into his late 90s.
Answer: C – In 2010, men in the United States at age 60 can
expect to live another 22 years. The life expectancy of African
American men is about 4.7 years less than white men.
2. A nurse is planning care for a group of super-centenarians
in an assisted living facility. The nurse considers which of the
following?
a. Most super-centenarians are functionally independent or
require minimal assistance with activities of daily living.
b. The majority of super-centenarians have cognitive impairment.
c. The number of super-centenarians is expected to decrease in
coming years as a result of heart disease and stroke.
,d. It is theorized that super-centenarians survived as long as they
have due to genetic mutations that made them less susceptible to
common diseases.
Answer: A – Research supports that most super-centenarians are
functionally and cognitively intact, requiring minimal assistance
with ADLs.
3. One reason why many "baby boomers" have multiple
chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and
arthritis is that:
a. they have less access to medication and other treatment
regimens.
b. there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living as they
were growing up.
c. they did not have access to immunizations against
communicable disease when they were children.
d. they grew up in an era of rampant poverty and malnutrition.
Answer: B – Baby boomers have better access to medication and
immunizations and grew up in an era of prosperity. However,
there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living when they
were younger.
4. A nurse is planning an education program on wellness in a
local senior citizen center. The nurse plans to provide
,education on the importance of immunizations, annual
physical examinations, screening for diabetes, and vision and
hearing screening. It is important for the nurse to understand
which of the following?
a. Approximately 40% of older adults (ages 65 and older) utilize
available preventive services.
b. Most older adults are aware of the importance of preventive
services.
c. Preventive services are not covered by Medicare.
d. Older adults often do not utilize recommended preventive
services.
Answer: D – Older adults often do not utilize recommended
preventive services.
5. The nurse is teaching a group of older adults about the
importance of staying hydrated. Which statement by a
participant indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I should drink at least eight glasses of water a day."
b. "I will drink fluids even if I don't feel thirsty."
c. "Coffee and tea count toward my fluid intake."
d. "I should avoid drinking fluids after 6 PM to prevent nighttime
urination."
Answer: D – Older adults should not restrict fluids to prevent
nighttime urination as this can lead to dehydration. The thirst
mechanism diminishes with age.
, Chapter 2: Gerontological Nursing: Past, Present, and Future
6. Serious and well-controlled research studies on aging have
been available:
a. only in the past 60 years.
b. since the turn of the 20th century.
c. following the Great Depression.
d. since the year 2000.
Answer: A – Only in the past 60 years have serious and carefully
controlled research studies flourished.
7. The son of a nursing home resident asks a nurse: "What is
the significance of being certified in gerontology? I see that
you are, but not all of the nurses are." The best response by
the nurse is which of the following?
a. "National certification as a gerontological nurse is a way to
demonstrate special knowledge in caring for older adults."
b. "National certification in gerontology is required for all nurses
who have worked in this setting for 2 or more years."
c. "National certification is only available to nurses who have a
Baccalaureate degree in nursing."
d. "Only advanced practice nurses, like nurse practitioners, are
certified in gerontology."
Answer: A – National certification is a way to demonstrate special
expertise in caring for older adults. It is not required for practice.
