Chapter 10: The Older Adult Patient Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition

1. How is the term old age or aged best defined? a. Person’s state of mind b. Person older than 65 years of age c. Process of growing older d. Person of advanced age ANS: D Aged or old age is defined as advanced in years. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 167 OBJ: 2 TOP: Definitions of Old Age KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 2. How is aging recognized by gerontologists as a developmental process? a. Measured in chronologic years b. Directly related to heredity c. Related to behavioral characteristics d. Begins at the time of birth ANS: D Geriatrics is the science of old age and the application of knowledge related to the biologic, biomedical, behavioral, and social aspects of aging. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 167 OBJ: 2 TOP: Definitions of Old Age KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 3. What understanding is a prerequisite for a nurse working with the geriatric patient? a. Specialized knowledge is needed. b. Geriatric patients are physically impaired. c. Most geriatric patients will develop dementia. d. Geriatric patients need to be closely supervised. ANS: A Knowledge, understanding, and caring are prerequisites for working effectively with older adults. Although specialized formal education programs at the graduate level are available for gerontological nurses, many nurses gain specials skills through on-the-job experiences. DIF: Cognitive Level: Compreh