Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition by Patricia A. Williams (Test Bank)

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Chapter 01: Trends and Issues Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE


1. Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?
a. Disabilitywas viewed as unavoidable.
b. Complications from disease increased mortality.
c. Older adults‘ needs are similar to those ofall adults.
d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity.
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ANS: D ?i



Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people live lon ?i ?i




ger.


PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: p. 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collectio
n MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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NOT: Understanding


2. To which age group does the term ―aged‖ apply?
a. 55–64 years of age
b. 65–74 years of age
c. 75–84 years of age
d. 85 and older

ANS: C ?i




The term aged refers to persons who are 75–84 years of age.


PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 | Table 1.1
OBJ: 1
TOP: Age Categories
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development NO
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T: Remembering


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3. Which is true of ageism?




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a. It is discrimination against persons solelyon the basis of age.
b. It causes a person to fear aging.
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c. It involves the use of cultural sensitivityto address concerns of aging.
d. It focuses on resources for the older adult.

ANS: A ?i




Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons solelyon the basi ?i




s of age and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the older adult. ?i




PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: p. 4 OBJ: 3
TOP: Ageism
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collectio
n MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
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NOT: Understanding


4. Which legislation has been the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the oldera
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dult?
a. Medicare and Medicaid
b. Elimination of the mandatoryretirement age
c. The Americans with Disabilities Act
d. The Drug Benefit Program

ANS: A ?i




The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is Medicare and Medicaid. The eliminat
ion of the mandatory retirement age does not apply to health care. The Americans with Disabilities Act ?




deals with all Americans with disabilities, not just the older adult. The Drug Benefit Program was added ?i




to Medicare, but deals only with medications.


PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: p. 11 OBJ: 6
TOP: Legislation
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation ?i



MSC: NCLEX: N/A NOT: Understanding


5. Which housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an apartment with restaurant-
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style meals and some medical and personal care services?
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a. Government-subsidized housing

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