, TESTBANK FOR Gerontological Nursing Competencies for Care Fifth
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Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Who is considered to be the first gerontological nurse?
A) Doreen Norton
B) Clara Barton
C) Margaret Sanger
D) Florence Nightingale
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Introduction
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Application
2. In 1988, the first PhD program in gerontological nursing was established at what learning institution?
A) Harvard University
B) New York University
C) University of Massachusetts
D) Case Western Reserve University
Ans: D
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Landmarks in the Development of Gerontological Nursing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis
3. According to research by Chang and colleagues, there is a strong and consistent link between ageism
and:
A) implicit bias.
B) reduced life expectancy.
C) adverse health outcomes.
D) quality of life.
Ans: C
,Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Attitudes Toward Aging and Older Adults
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis
4. Which of the following specifically refers to the medical care of older adults?
A) Geriatrics
B) Gerontology
C) Geropharmacology
D) Gerontological nursing
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Application
5. Which of the following is a certification requirement of advanced practice nurses?
A) They must have a separate license as an APRN in addition to their RN license.
B) They must obtain the gerontological nurse practitioner certification.
C) They must be trained as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS).
D) They must obtain certification as an advanced practice gerontological specialist-certified (GS-C).
Ans: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Certification
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis
6. Which of the following roles encompasses education, consultation, research, case management,
administration, and advocacy in the care of older adults?
A) Entry-level registered nurses
B) Advanced practice registered nurses
C) Nurse practitioner
D) Clinical nurse specialist
Ans: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Certification
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis
7. The gerontological nurse empowers older adults to remain independent and retain dignity even in
difficult situations when acting in which of the following roles?
A) Leader
B) Teacher
C) Advocate
,D) Clinician
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Roles of the Gerontological Nurse
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Application
True/False
1. True or False? Nurses must recognize gerontological nursing as a specialty and use the science within
this specialty to guide their practice.
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Introduction
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Recall
2. True or False? The appropriate level of involvement for nurses at the baccalaureate level is
implementation of evidence-based practice principles.
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Roles of the Gerontological Nurse
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Application
3. True or False? Evidence-based practice principles can be defined as the “diligent, systematic inquiry or
investigation to validate and refine existing knowledge and generate new knowledge.”
Ans: False
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Research in Gerontological Nursing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis
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Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. In 2018, about how many Americans were over the age of 65?
A) One in every 4
B) One in every 7
C) One in every 10
D) One in every 15
Ans: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis
2. Which of the following is the study of heredity and the transmission of certain genes through
generations?
A) Genomics
B) Genetics
C) Geriatrics
D) Gerontology
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Recall
3. From 2013 to 2014, what was the most common condition among older non-Hispanic African
Americans?
A) Diabetes
B) Arthritis
C) Heart disease
D) Hypertension
,Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Application
4. Nationally, more than two in five elders in which ethnic group have diabetes?
A) African American
B) Hispanic American
C) Native American/Alaska Native
D) Asian American and Pacific Islander
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis
5. Among military personnel, what medical condition can be a result of retirement and having more time
to dwell on war experiences or other common changes occurring with age?
A) Alzheimer’s disease
B) Huntingdon’s disease
C) Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
D) Late-onset stress symptomology (LOSS)
Ans: D
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis
6. Currently, what percentage of older adults live in nursing homes?
A) Less than 3%
B) 4.5%
C) 10%
D) Greater than 15%
Ans: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis
7. Nearly 95% of healthcare expenditures for older Americans are for:
A) acute injuries.
B) communicable diseases.
C) chronic diseases.
,D) preventable diseases.
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Mortality and Morbidity
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Application
True/False
1. True or False? In 1935, when Social Security was enacted in the United States, the life expectancy for
a 65-year-old was 12 additional years for males (77 years total) and 13 additional years for females (78
years total).
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis
2. True or False? The population of centenarians is overwhelmingly male, highly educated, less
impoverished, married, and less disabled as compared with other older cohorts.
Ans: False
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis
3. True or False? Men are more likely to report hearing loss than women.
Ans: True
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Mortality and Morbidity
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Recall
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Chapter: Chapter 03 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. What theory proposes that aging would not occur if destructive factors such as radiation did not exist?
A) Orgel/error theory
B) Free radical theory
C) Human needs theory
D) Life span development theory
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Biological Theories of Aging
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theories of Aging
Taxonomy: Application
2. What enzyme allows human cells grown in the laboratory to continue to replicate long past the time
they normally stop dividing?
A) Amylase
B) Catalase
C) Telomerase
D) Peroxidase
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Biological Theories of Aging
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theories of Aging
Taxonomy: Application
3. Melatonin is secreted by what gland?
A) Pineal gland
B) Parotid gland
C) Pituitary gland
D) Parathyroid gland
Ans: A
, Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Biological Theories of Aging
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theories of Aging
Taxonomy: Application
4. Which of the following correctly describes the wear-and-tear theory?
A) Errors in DNA and RNA synthesis occur with aging.
B) Cells wear out and cannot function with aging.
C) Membranes, nucleic acids, and proteins are damaged by free radicals, which causes cellular injury
and aging.
D) With aging, proteins impede metabolic processes and interfere with nutrients getting to cells and
removing cellular waste products.
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Biological Theories of Aging
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theories of Aging
Taxonomy: Application
5. Which of the following becomes the major source of estrogen as women grow older?
A) Adipose tissue
B) Muscle tissue
C) Epithelial tissue
D) Connective tissue
Ans: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Biological Theories of Aging
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theories of Aging
Taxonomy: Application
6. Which of the following is a nondegradable material formed by lipids, metals, and imperfect proteins that
decreases lysosomal function?
A) Eumelanin
B) Betalain
C) Lipofuscin
D) Anthocyanin
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Biological Theories of Aging
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theories of Aging
Taxonomy: Analysis
7. What theory highlights the importance of cohorts and the associated socioeconomic and political
impact on how individuals age?
A) Gerotranscendence theory
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editions.
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questions, you will find the complete answers and solutions at the end of each
chapter.
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Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Who is considered to be the first gerontological nurse?
A) Doreen Norton
B) Clara Barton
C) Margaret Sanger
D) Florence Nightingale
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Introduction
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Application
2. In 1988, the first PhD program in gerontological nursing was established at what learning institution?
A) Harvard University
B) New York University
C) University of Massachusetts
D) Case Western Reserve University
Ans: D
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Landmarks in the Development of Gerontological Nursing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis
3. According to research by Chang and colleagues, there is a strong and consistent link between ageism
and:
A) implicit bias.
B) reduced life expectancy.
C) adverse health outcomes.
D) quality of life.
Ans: C
,Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Attitudes Toward Aging and Older Adults
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis
4. Which of the following specifically refers to the medical care of older adults?
A) Geriatrics
B) Gerontology
C) Geropharmacology
D) Gerontological nursing
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Application
5. Which of the following is a certification requirement of advanced practice nurses?
A) They must have a separate license as an APRN in addition to their RN license.
B) They must obtain the gerontological nurse practitioner certification.
C) They must be trained as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS).
D) They must obtain certification as an advanced practice gerontological specialist-certified (GS-C).
Ans: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Certification
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis
6. Which of the following roles encompasses education, consultation, research, case management,
administration, and advocacy in the care of older adults?
A) Entry-level registered nurses
B) Advanced practice registered nurses
C) Nurse practitioner
D) Clinical nurse specialist
Ans: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Certification
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis
7. The gerontological nurse empowers older adults to remain independent and retain dignity even in
difficult situations when acting in which of the following roles?
A) Leader
B) Teacher
C) Advocate
,D) Clinician
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Roles of the Gerontological Nurse
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Application
True/False
1. True or False? Nurses must recognize gerontological nursing as a specialty and use the science within
this specialty to guide their practice.
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Introduction
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Recall
2. True or False? The appropriate level of involvement for nurses at the baccalaureate level is
implementation of evidence-based practice principles.
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Roles of the Gerontological Nurse
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Application
3. True or False? Evidence-based practice principles can be defined as the “diligent, systematic inquiry or
investigation to validate and refine existing knowledge and generate new knowledge.”
Ans: False
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Research in Gerontological Nursing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis
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Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. In 2018, about how many Americans were over the age of 65?
A) One in every 4
B) One in every 7
C) One in every 10
D) One in every 15
Ans: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis
2. Which of the following is the study of heredity and the transmission of certain genes through
generations?
A) Genomics
B) Genetics
C) Geriatrics
D) Gerontology
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Recall
3. From 2013 to 2014, what was the most common condition among older non-Hispanic African
Americans?
A) Diabetes
B) Arthritis
C) Heart disease
D) Hypertension
,Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Application
4. Nationally, more than two in five elders in which ethnic group have diabetes?
A) African American
B) Hispanic American
C) Native American/Alaska Native
D) Asian American and Pacific Islander
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis
5. Among military personnel, what medical condition can be a result of retirement and having more time
to dwell on war experiences or other common changes occurring with age?
A) Alzheimer’s disease
B) Huntingdon’s disease
C) Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
D) Late-onset stress symptomology (LOSS)
Ans: D
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis
6. Currently, what percentage of older adults live in nursing homes?
A) Less than 3%
B) 4.5%
C) 10%
D) Greater than 15%
Ans: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis
7. Nearly 95% of healthcare expenditures for older Americans are for:
A) acute injuries.
B) communicable diseases.
C) chronic diseases.
,D) preventable diseases.
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Mortality and Morbidity
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Application
True/False
1. True or False? In 1935, when Social Security was enacted in the United States, the life expectancy for
a 65-year-old was 12 additional years for males (77 years total) and 13 additional years for females (78
years total).
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis
2. True or False? The population of centenarians is overwhelmingly male, highly educated, less
impoverished, married, and less disabled as compared with other older cohorts.
Ans: False
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis
3. True or False? Men are more likely to report hearing loss than women.
Ans: True
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Mortality and Morbidity
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Recall
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NAS ISBN13: 9781284591811, add to Ahead, Title tags
Chapter: Chapter 03 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. What theory proposes that aging would not occur if destructive factors such as radiation did not exist?
A) Orgel/error theory
B) Free radical theory
C) Human needs theory
D) Life span development theory
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Biological Theories of Aging
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theories of Aging
Taxonomy: Application
2. What enzyme allows human cells grown in the laboratory to continue to replicate long past the time
they normally stop dividing?
A) Amylase
B) Catalase
C) Telomerase
D) Peroxidase
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Biological Theories of Aging
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theories of Aging
Taxonomy: Application
3. Melatonin is secreted by what gland?
A) Pineal gland
B) Parotid gland
C) Pituitary gland
D) Parathyroid gland
Ans: A
, Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Biological Theories of Aging
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theories of Aging
Taxonomy: Application
4. Which of the following correctly describes the wear-and-tear theory?
A) Errors in DNA and RNA synthesis occur with aging.
B) Cells wear out and cannot function with aging.
C) Membranes, nucleic acids, and proteins are damaged by free radicals, which causes cellular injury
and aging.
D) With aging, proteins impede metabolic processes and interfere with nutrients getting to cells and
removing cellular waste products.
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Biological Theories of Aging
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theories of Aging
Taxonomy: Application
5. Which of the following becomes the major source of estrogen as women grow older?
A) Adipose tissue
B) Muscle tissue
C) Epithelial tissue
D) Connective tissue
Ans: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Biological Theories of Aging
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theories of Aging
Taxonomy: Application
6. Which of the following is a nondegradable material formed by lipids, metals, and imperfect proteins that
decreases lysosomal function?
A) Eumelanin
B) Betalain
C) Lipofuscin
D) Anthocyanin
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Biological Theories of Aging
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theories of Aging
Taxonomy: Analysis
7. What theory highlights the importance of cohorts and the associated socioeconomic and political
impact on how individuals age?
A) Gerotranscendence theory
