for patients but also raise profound moral questions. These issues include:#### 2.1 **Patient
Autonomy and Informed Consent**One of the fundamental ethical principles in healthcare is respect
for patient autonomy—the right of patients to make decisions about their own bodies and medical
treatments. This principle is enshrined in the legal concept of informed consent. Informed consent
requires healthcare providers to disclose all relevant information about the risks, benefits, and
alternatives to a medical treatment or procedure, allowing patients to make informed
decisions.However, challenges arise when patients are not fully capable of making informed
decisions (e.g., due to age, mental illness, or language barriers). In such cases, ethical dilemmas
can arise regarding whether a third party (e.g., a parent or guardian) should make the decision on
the patient’s behalf, and whether the legal framework supports such decisions.#### 2.2 **End-of-
Life Decisions and Euthanasia**End-of-life care, particularly decisions regarding euthanasia, brings
about
Test Bank For
Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition by Patricia A. Williams
Chapter 01-20
Chapter_01.bnk
SHORT ANSWER
1.The nurse clarifies that the term that refers to the promotion of
high-level functioning and supportive care to older adults is
.
ANS: gerontics, Gerontics comprises a holistic view of aging, with the goal of
increasing health, providing comfort, and caring for the older adult's needs.
PTS: 1
DIF: 2
REF: p. 2
OBJ: 10
TOP: Gerontics
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
NOT: Remembering
2. The nurse reminds a patient who was born in 1965 that eligibility for
full Social Security benefits for persons of this age is now the age of
.
ANS: 67, Individuals born in 1960 or later must wait until age 67 to qualify
for full benefits.
PTS: 1
DIF: 1
REF: p. 3
OBJ: 2
TOP: Change of Social Security Benefits
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
NOT: Remembering
3. is a voluntary plan for prescription drug coverage.
, ANS: Medicare Part D, Medicare Part D is a voluntary plan for prescription
drug coverage. It is available to anyone enrolled in Part A or B of Medicare.
PTS: 1
DIF: 2
REF: p. 16
OBJ: 8
TOP: Donut Hole
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
NOT: Remembering
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older
adult in the late 1960s?
a. Disability was viewed as unavoidable.
b. Complications from disease increased mortality.
c. Older adults' needs are similar to those of all adults.
d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity.
for patients but also raise profound moral questions. These issues include:#### 2.1 **Patient Autonomy and Informed
Consent**One of the fundamental ethical principles in healthcare is respect for patient autonomy—the right of
patients to make decisions about their own bodies and medical treatments. This principle is enshrined in the legal
concept of informed consent. Informed consent requires healthcare providers to disclose all relevant information about
the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a medical treatment or procedure, allowing patients to make informed
decisions.However, challenges arise when patients are not fully capable of making informed decisions (e.g., due to
age, mental illness, or language barriers). In such cases, ethical dilemmas can arise regarding whether a third party
(e.g., a parent or guardian) should make the decision on the patient’s behalf, and whether the legal framework supports
such decisions.#### 2.2 **End-of-Life Decisions and Euthanasia**End-of-life care, particularly decisions regarding
euthanasia, brings about
ANS: d
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on
wellness helped people live longer.
PTS: 1
DIF: 4
REF: p. 2
OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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
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
for patients but also raise profound moral questions. These issues include:#### 2.1 **Patient Autonomy and
Informed Consent**One of the fundamental ethical principles in healthcare is respect for patient autonomy—the right
of patients to make decisions about their own bodies and medical treatments. This principle is enshrined in the legal
concept of informed consent. Informed consent requires healthcare providers to disclose all relevant information
about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a medical treatment or procedure, allowing patients to make informed
decisions.However, challenges arise when patients are not fully capable of making informed decisions (e.g., due to
age, mental illness, or language barriers). In such cases, ethical dilemmas can arise regarding whether a third party
(e.g., a parent or guardian) should make the decision on the patient’s behalf, and whether the legal framework
supports such decisions.#### 2.2 **End-of-Life Decisions and Euthanasia**End-of-life care, particularly decisions
regarding euthanasia, brings about
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
NOT: Remembering
3. Which is true of ageism?
a. It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age.
b. It causes a person to fear aging.
c. It involves the use of cultural sensitivity to address concerns of aging.
d. It focuses on resources for the older adult.
ANS: a
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to
discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age and can lead to
destructive behaviors toward the older adult.
PTS: 1
DIF: 4
REF: p. 4
OBJ: 3
TOP: Ageism
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
NOT: Understanding
4. Which legislation has been the most beneficial legislation that has
influenced health care for the older adult?
a. Medicare and Medicaid
b. Elimination of the mandatory retirement age
c. The Americans with Disabilities Act
, d. The Drug Benefit Program
ANS: a
The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is
Medicare and Medicaid. The elimination 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 to Medicare, but deals only with
medications.
PTS: 1
DIF: 4
REF: p. 11
OBJ: 6
TOP: Legislation
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
NOT: Understanding
5.Which housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an
apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal
care services?
for patients but also raise profound moral questions. These issues include:#### 2.1 **Patient Autonomy and
Informed Consent**One of the fundamental ethical principles in healthcare is respect for patient
autonomy—the right of patients to make decisions about their own bodies and medical treatments. This
principle is enshrined in the legal concept of informed consent. Informed consent requires healthcare
providers to disclose all relevant information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a medical
treatment or procedure, allowing patients to make informed decisions.However, challenges arise when
patients are not fully capable of making informed decisions (e.g., due to age, mental illness, or language
barriers). In such cases, ethical dilemmas can arise regarding whether a third party (e.g., a parent or
guardian) should make the decision on the patient’s behalf, and whether the legal framework supports such
decisions.#### 2.2 **End-of-Life Decisions and Euthanasia**End-of-life care, particularly decisions
regarding euthanasia, brings about
a. Government-subsidized housing
b. Long-term care facility
c. Assisted-living center
d. Group housing plan
ANS: c
Assisted-living arrangements offer the privacy of an apartment or
condominium with meals prepared and served, limited medical care, and
a variety of personal services.
PTS: 1
DIF: 3
REF: p. 14
OBJ: 9
TOP: Housing Options
Autonomy and Informed Consent**One of the fundamental ethical principles in healthcare is respect
for patient autonomy—the right of patients to make decisions about their own bodies and medical
treatments. This principle is enshrined in the legal concept of informed consent. Informed consent
requires healthcare providers to disclose all relevant information about the risks, benefits, and
alternatives to a medical treatment or procedure, allowing patients to make informed
decisions.However, challenges arise when patients are not fully capable of making informed
decisions (e.g., due to age, mental illness, or language barriers). In such cases, ethical dilemmas
can arise regarding whether a third party (e.g., a parent or guardian) should make the decision on
the patient’s behalf, and whether the legal framework supports such decisions.#### 2.2 **End-of-
Life Decisions and Euthanasia**End-of-life care, particularly decisions regarding euthanasia, brings
about
Test Bank For
Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition by Patricia A. Williams
Chapter 01-20
Chapter_01.bnk
SHORT ANSWER
1.The nurse clarifies that the term that refers to the promotion of
high-level functioning and supportive care to older adults is
.
ANS: gerontics, Gerontics comprises a holistic view of aging, with the goal of
increasing health, providing comfort, and caring for the older adult's needs.
PTS: 1
DIF: 2
REF: p. 2
OBJ: 10
TOP: Gerontics
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
NOT: Remembering
2. The nurse reminds a patient who was born in 1965 that eligibility for
full Social Security benefits for persons of this age is now the age of
.
ANS: 67, Individuals born in 1960 or later must wait until age 67 to qualify
for full benefits.
PTS: 1
DIF: 1
REF: p. 3
OBJ: 2
TOP: Change of Social Security Benefits
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
NOT: Remembering
3. is a voluntary plan for prescription drug coverage.
, ANS: Medicare Part D, Medicare Part D is a voluntary plan for prescription
drug coverage. It is available to anyone enrolled in Part A or B of Medicare.
PTS: 1
DIF: 2
REF: p. 16
OBJ: 8
TOP: Donut Hole
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
NOT: Remembering
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older
adult in the late 1960s?
a. Disability was viewed as unavoidable.
b. Complications from disease increased mortality.
c. Older adults' needs are similar to those of all adults.
d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity.
for patients but also raise profound moral questions. These issues include:#### 2.1 **Patient Autonomy and Informed
Consent**One of the fundamental ethical principles in healthcare is respect for patient autonomy—the right of
patients to make decisions about their own bodies and medical treatments. This principle is enshrined in the legal
concept of informed consent. Informed consent requires healthcare providers to disclose all relevant information about
the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a medical treatment or procedure, allowing patients to make informed
decisions.However, challenges arise when patients are not fully capable of making informed decisions (e.g., due to
age, mental illness, or language barriers). In such cases, ethical dilemmas can arise regarding whether a third party
(e.g., a parent or guardian) should make the decision on the patient’s behalf, and whether the legal framework supports
such decisions.#### 2.2 **End-of-Life Decisions and Euthanasia**End-of-life care, particularly decisions regarding
euthanasia, brings about
ANS: d
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on
wellness helped people live longer.
PTS: 1
DIF: 4
REF: p. 2
OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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
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
for patients but also raise profound moral questions. These issues include:#### 2.1 **Patient Autonomy and
Informed Consent**One of the fundamental ethical principles in healthcare is respect for patient autonomy—the right
of patients to make decisions about their own bodies and medical treatments. This principle is enshrined in the legal
concept of informed consent. Informed consent requires healthcare providers to disclose all relevant information
about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a medical treatment or procedure, allowing patients to make informed
decisions.However, challenges arise when patients are not fully capable of making informed decisions (e.g., due to
age, mental illness, or language barriers). In such cases, ethical dilemmas can arise regarding whether a third party
(e.g., a parent or guardian) should make the decision on the patient’s behalf, and whether the legal framework
supports such decisions.#### 2.2 **End-of-Life Decisions and Euthanasia**End-of-life care, particularly decisions
regarding euthanasia, brings about
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
NOT: Remembering
3. Which is true of ageism?
a. It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age.
b. It causes a person to fear aging.
c. It involves the use of cultural sensitivity to address concerns of aging.
d. It focuses on resources for the older adult.
ANS: a
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to
discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age and can lead to
destructive behaviors toward the older adult.
PTS: 1
DIF: 4
REF: p. 4
OBJ: 3
TOP: Ageism
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
NOT: Understanding
4. Which legislation has been the most beneficial legislation that has
influenced health care for the older adult?
a. Medicare and Medicaid
b. Elimination of the mandatory retirement age
c. The Americans with Disabilities Act
, d. The Drug Benefit Program
ANS: a
The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is
Medicare and Medicaid. The elimination 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 to Medicare, but deals only with
medications.
PTS: 1
DIF: 4
REF: p. 11
OBJ: 6
TOP: Legislation
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
NOT: Understanding
5.Which housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an
apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal
care services?
for patients but also raise profound moral questions. These issues include:#### 2.1 **Patient Autonomy and
Informed Consent**One of the fundamental ethical principles in healthcare is respect for patient
autonomy—the right of patients to make decisions about their own bodies and medical treatments. This
principle is enshrined in the legal concept of informed consent. Informed consent requires healthcare
providers to disclose all relevant information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a medical
treatment or procedure, allowing patients to make informed decisions.However, challenges arise when
patients are not fully capable of making informed decisions (e.g., due to age, mental illness, or language
barriers). In such cases, ethical dilemmas can arise regarding whether a third party (e.g., a parent or
guardian) should make the decision on the patient’s behalf, and whether the legal framework supports such
decisions.#### 2.2 **End-of-Life Decisions and Euthanasia**End-of-life care, particularly decisions
regarding euthanasia, brings about
a. Government-subsidized housing
b. Long-term care facility
c. Assisted-living center
d. Group housing plan
ANS: c
Assisted-living arrangements offer the privacy of an apartment or
condominium with meals prepared and served, limited medical care, and
a variety of personal services.
PTS: 1
DIF: 3
REF: p. 14
OBJ: 9
TOP: Housing Options
