,Core Competencies in Geriatric Nursing:
Q&A Review for Advanced Practice
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📘 Table of Contents
Unit I: The Healthy Older Adult
1. Changes with Aging
2. Health Promotion
3. Exercise in Older Adults
4. Nutritional Support in the Older Adult
5. Settings of Care (new chapter in this edition)
Unit II: Assessment
6. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
7. Symptoms and Syndromes (covers common geriatric
syndromes and their atypical presentations)
Unit III: Treating Disorders
(Returns to system-based chapters with signal-symptoms, SORT
evidence ratings, in-text case studies)
8. Dermatologic Disorders
9. Head, Neck, and Face Disorders
10. Cardiovascular Disorders
11. Respiratory Disorders
12. Peripheral Vascular Disorders
,13. Gastrointestinal Disorders
14. Urologic and Renal Disorders
15. Gynecologic Disorders
16. Musculoskeletal Disorders
17. Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
18. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
19. Hematologic Disorders
20. Psychosocial Disorders
Unit IV: Complex Illness
21. Polypharmacy
22. Chronic Illness and the APRN
23. Palliative Care and End-of-Life
, Chapter 1 “Changes With Aging” from Advanced Practice
Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, 3rd Ed.
1. Fundamental Considerations in Gerontology
A 78-year-old woman is upset when her provider speaks to
her daughter rather than to her directly. Which
gerontological principle best explains why this
“elderspeak” approach is inappropriate?
A. Ageism
B. Chronological uniformity
C. Disengagement theory
D. Activity theory
o Correct Answer: A
o Rationale:
A. Ageism is stereotyping or discriminating
against individuals because of their age;
speaking over older adults to their family is a
classic example of ageist behavior.
B. Chronological uniformity is not a recognized
principle; older adults are heterogeneous.
C. Disengagement theory describes mutual
withdrawal with aging, not communication style.
D. Activity theory emphasizes staying active; it
doesn’t directly address communication respect.
Q&A Review for Advanced Practice
Success
📘 Table of Contents
Unit I: The Healthy Older Adult
1. Changes with Aging
2. Health Promotion
3. Exercise in Older Adults
4. Nutritional Support in the Older Adult
5. Settings of Care (new chapter in this edition)
Unit II: Assessment
6. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
7. Symptoms and Syndromes (covers common geriatric
syndromes and their atypical presentations)
Unit III: Treating Disorders
(Returns to system-based chapters with signal-symptoms, SORT
evidence ratings, in-text case studies)
8. Dermatologic Disorders
9. Head, Neck, and Face Disorders
10. Cardiovascular Disorders
11. Respiratory Disorders
12. Peripheral Vascular Disorders
,13. Gastrointestinal Disorders
14. Urologic and Renal Disorders
15. Gynecologic Disorders
16. Musculoskeletal Disorders
17. Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
18. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
19. Hematologic Disorders
20. Psychosocial Disorders
Unit IV: Complex Illness
21. Polypharmacy
22. Chronic Illness and the APRN
23. Palliative Care and End-of-Life
, Chapter 1 “Changes With Aging” from Advanced Practice
Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, 3rd Ed.
1. Fundamental Considerations in Gerontology
A 78-year-old woman is upset when her provider speaks to
her daughter rather than to her directly. Which
gerontological principle best explains why this
“elderspeak” approach is inappropriate?
A. Ageism
B. Chronological uniformity
C. Disengagement theory
D. Activity theory
o Correct Answer: A
o Rationale:
A. Ageism is stereotyping or discriminating
against individuals because of their age;
speaking over older adults to their family is a
classic example of ageist behavior.
B. Chronological uniformity is not a recognized
principle; older adults are heterogeneous.
C. Disengagement theory describes mutual
withdrawal with aging, not communication style.
D. Activity theory emphasizes staying active; it
doesn’t directly address communication respect.
