Miller 9th Edition – Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults – Full Test Bank with
Explanations
1 Introduction
This comprehensive test bank for Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 9th Edition by Carol A. Miller empowers nurs-
ing students to master gerontological nursing for exams and NCLEX-RN preparation. Covering Chapters 1–29, it fea-
tures verified multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations, aligned with Functional Consequences Theory and
wellness-oriented care. Verified as of May 30, 2025, at 11:42 AM EAT, this resource supports evidence-based practice
and clinical judgment for holistic care of older adults. The sample below includes 10 questions; the full test bank is
accessible through academic resources (ISBN: 9781975179137).
2 Test Bank Overview
2.1 Structure
• Chapters Covered: 1–29, encompassing wellness, aging theories, health promotion, assessments, and physiologi-
cal/psychosocial functions.
• Question Type: Multiple-choice with four options, including correct answers, explanations, and textbook references.
• Focus: Health promotion, cultural competence, chronic condition management, and legal/ethical considerations.
• Application: Classroom study, exam preparation, and NCLEX-RN review.
2.2 Key Topics
• Wellness and aging (Ch. 1–3) • Elder abuse prevention (Ch. 10)
• Cultural influences (Ch. 4) • Cognitive/psychosocial health (Ch. 11–15)
• Gerontological nursing roles (Ch. 5) • Sensory functions (Ch. 16–17)
• Healthcare delivery (Ch. 6) • Nutrition, urinary, cardiovascular (Ch. 18–20)
• Comprehensive assessments (Ch. 7) • Mobility, skin, sleep (Ch. 22–24)
• Medication management (Ch. 8) • Acute illness, pain, end-of-life care (Ch. 27–29)
• Legal/ethical issues (Ch. 9)
3 Sample Test Bank Questions
3.1 Chapter 4: Cultural Influences
3.1.1 Question 4.1 (3 marks) 3.1.1 Question 4.3 (4 marks)
A nurse cares for an older adult from a minority group. A nurse plans care for an older Native American adult. Which
Which action best demonstrates cultural competence? approach best respects cultural values?
a. Assume cultural practices based on ethnicity a. Encourage Western medical interventions
b. Ask about cultural beliefs and preferences b. Incorporate traditional healing practices
c. Standardize care for all patients c. Limit family involvement in care
d. Avoid discussing cultural differences d. Prioritize hospital-based treatment
Answer: b Answer: b
Explanation: Asking about beliefs and preferences respects Explanation: Incorporating traditional healing respects Na-
individual cultural values, promoting tailored care. Assum- tive American cultural values. Western interventions (a),
ing practices (a), standardizing care (c), or avoiding discus- limiting family (c), or hospital prioritization (d) may con-
sion (d) risks insensitivity. Ref: Miller, 9th Ed., Ch. 4, p. flict with preferences. Ref: Miller, 9th Ed., Ch. 4, p. 75
65 Difficulty: Applying (Application)
Difficulty: Applying (Application) Objective: 4-3, Psychosocial Integrity
Objective: 4-1, Psychosocial Integrity
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Explanations
1 Introduction
This comprehensive test bank for Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 9th Edition by Carol A. Miller empowers nurs-
ing students to master gerontological nursing for exams and NCLEX-RN preparation. Covering Chapters 1–29, it fea-
tures verified multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations, aligned with Functional Consequences Theory and
wellness-oriented care. Verified as of May 30, 2025, at 11:42 AM EAT, this resource supports evidence-based practice
and clinical judgment for holistic care of older adults. The sample below includes 10 questions; the full test bank is
accessible through academic resources (ISBN: 9781975179137).
2 Test Bank Overview
2.1 Structure
• Chapters Covered: 1–29, encompassing wellness, aging theories, health promotion, assessments, and physiologi-
cal/psychosocial functions.
• Question Type: Multiple-choice with four options, including correct answers, explanations, and textbook references.
• Focus: Health promotion, cultural competence, chronic condition management, and legal/ethical considerations.
• Application: Classroom study, exam preparation, and NCLEX-RN review.
2.2 Key Topics
• Wellness and aging (Ch. 1–3) • Elder abuse prevention (Ch. 10)
• Cultural influences (Ch. 4) • Cognitive/psychosocial health (Ch. 11–15)
• Gerontological nursing roles (Ch. 5) • Sensory functions (Ch. 16–17)
• Healthcare delivery (Ch. 6) • Nutrition, urinary, cardiovascular (Ch. 18–20)
• Comprehensive assessments (Ch. 7) • Mobility, skin, sleep (Ch. 22–24)
• Medication management (Ch. 8) • Acute illness, pain, end-of-life care (Ch. 27–29)
• Legal/ethical issues (Ch. 9)
3 Sample Test Bank Questions
3.1 Chapter 4: Cultural Influences
3.1.1 Question 4.1 (3 marks) 3.1.1 Question 4.3 (4 marks)
A nurse cares for an older adult from a minority group. A nurse plans care for an older Native American adult. Which
Which action best demonstrates cultural competence? approach best respects cultural values?
a. Assume cultural practices based on ethnicity a. Encourage Western medical interventions
b. Ask about cultural beliefs and preferences b. Incorporate traditional healing practices
c. Standardize care for all patients c. Limit family involvement in care
d. Avoid discussing cultural differences d. Prioritize hospital-based treatment
Answer: b Answer: b
Explanation: Asking about beliefs and preferences respects Explanation: Incorporating traditional healing respects Na-
individual cultural values, promoting tailored care. Assum- tive American cultural values. Western interventions (a),
ing practices (a), standardizing care (c), or avoiding discus- limiting family (c), or hospital prioritization (d) may con-
sion (d) risks insensitivity. Ref: Miller, 9th Ed., Ch. 4, p. flict with preferences. Ref: Miller, 9th Ed., Ch. 4, p. 75
65 Difficulty: Applying (Application)
Difficulty: Applying (Application) Objective: 4-3, Psychosocial Integrity
Objective: 4-1, Psychosocial Integrity
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