GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING 9TH
EDITION ELIOPOULOS TEST BANK
,Gerontological Nursing 9th Edition EliopoulosTest Bank
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE
The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older adult because:
disability was viewed as unavoidable.
complications from disease increased mortality.
older adults needs are similar to those of all adults.
preventive health care practices increased longevity.
ANS: D
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped peoplelive longer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term aged refers to persons who
are:
55 to 64 years of age.
65 to 74 years of age.
75 to 84 years of age.
85 and older.
ANS: C
,The term aged refers to persons who are 75 to 84 years of age. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2, Table 1
OBJ: 1 TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
The nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:
discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age.
fear aging.
be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging.
focus on resources for the older adult.
ANS: A
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons solelyon the basis of age
and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the older adult.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 5 OBJ: 3 TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
The nurse points out that the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the older adult
Medicare and Medicaid.
elimination of the mandatory retirement age.
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
the Drug Benefit Program.
ANS: A
The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is Medicare and Medicaid.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 16 OBJ: 6
TOP: Legislation KEY: Nursing Process Step: ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: N/A
The nurse clarifies that a housing option for the older adult that offers the privacy of an apartment with
restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services is the:
government-subsidized housing.
long-term care facility.
assisted-living center.
group housing plan.
ANS: C
Assisted-living arrangements offer the privacy of an apartment or condominium with mealsprepared and served,
limited medical care, and a variety of personal services.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 14 OBJ: 9
TOP: Housing Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity:
Physiological Adaptation
The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is concerned about h
mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his care. The nurses most helpful
response is Yes. Medicare:
pays 100% of all medical costs for persons older than 65.
Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees.
Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs.
Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians.
ANS: C
Medicare Part A pays inpatient hospital costs, Part B pays 80% of physicians charges, and Part Dhelps defray
prescription drug costs.
EDITION ELIOPOULOS TEST BANK
,Gerontological Nursing 9th Edition EliopoulosTest Bank
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE
The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older adult because:
disability was viewed as unavoidable.
complications from disease increased mortality.
older adults needs are similar to those of all adults.
preventive health care practices increased longevity.
ANS: D
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped peoplelive longer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term aged refers to persons who
are:
55 to 64 years of age.
65 to 74 years of age.
75 to 84 years of age.
85 and older.
ANS: C
,The term aged refers to persons who are 75 to 84 years of age. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2, Table 1
OBJ: 1 TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
The nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:
discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age.
fear aging.
be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging.
focus on resources for the older adult.
ANS: A
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons solelyon the basis of age
and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the older adult.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 5 OBJ: 3 TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
The nurse points out that the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the older adult
Medicare and Medicaid.
elimination of the mandatory retirement age.
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
the Drug Benefit Program.
ANS: A
The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is Medicare and Medicaid.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 16 OBJ: 6
TOP: Legislation KEY: Nursing Process Step: ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: N/A
The nurse clarifies that a housing option for the older adult that offers the privacy of an apartment with
restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services is the:
government-subsidized housing.
long-term care facility.
assisted-living center.
group housing plan.
ANS: C
Assisted-living arrangements offer the privacy of an apartment or condominium with mealsprepared and served,
limited medical care, and a variety of personal services.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 14 OBJ: 9
TOP: Housing Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity:
Physiological Adaptation
The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is concerned about h
mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his care. The nurses most helpful
response is Yes. Medicare:
pays 100% of all medical costs for persons older than 65.
Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees.
Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs.
Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians.
ANS: C
Medicare Part A pays inpatient hospital costs, Part B pays 80% of physicians charges, and Part Dhelps defray
prescription drug costs.
