TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING, 3RD EDITION: PATRICIA A. TABLOSKI

Tabloski Gerontological Nursing, 3/e Chapter 01 Question 1 Type: MCSA The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an 84-year-old patient that includes plans for smoking cessation. The nurse believes that since the patient has been smoking for years, he isn't going to stop now. Which concept does this nurse's belief reflect? 1. Negative stereotyping 2. Character assessment 3. Reality orientation 4. Senescence Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: Often people characterize the elderly in a negative way, believing that after a certain age, things cannot be changed. This is the concept of stereotyping in a negative way. Reference: Page 4 Rationale 2: Character assessment is not an identified concept of gerontology but is a process of identifying aspects of an individual's personality and character. Reference: Page 4 Rationale 3: Reality orientation is not an identified concept of gerontology but is a strategy to assist individuals when confused or delusional. Reference: Page 4 Rationale 4: Senescence is the process of aging. Reference: Page 4 Global Rationale: Cognitive Level: Analyzing Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance Client Need Sub: Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning Learning Outcome: 3. Identify common myths of aging and their contribution to ageism. Question 2 Type: MCMA