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 significant ethical and legal debates. While some argue that individuals
should have the right to choose a dignified death through euthanasia or assisted suicide, others believe that these practices
undermine the sanctity of life. Legal systems across the world differ on the matter, with some countries or states
permitting euthanasia, while others forbid it entirely.#### 2.3 **Confidentiality and Privacy**Medical professionals are
ethically and legally bound to maintain patient confidentiality. The principle of confidentiality is critical for building trust
between patients and
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1. Aman is terminallyill with end-
stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about thisman‘s wellnes s?
a. Wellness canonlybeachieved with aggre
ssive medical
interventions.
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disease.
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achieve jka j k higher j k level j k of j k wellness.
h h h h h
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Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of well ness;
a nurse can foster wellness in his or her clients. Wellness is defined by the in dividual
and is multidimensional. It is not just the absence of disease. A wellness perspective is
based on the belief that every person has an optimal level of health
independent of his or her situation or functional level. Even in the presence of chr onic
illness or while dying, a movement toward wellnessis possible if emphasis of c are is
placed on the promotion of well-being in a supportive environment.
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Health Promotion and Maintenance
2.
In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of t
he following statements
is true?
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 significant ethical and legal debates. While some argue that individuals
should have the right to choose a dignified death through euthanasia or assisted suicide, others believe that these practices
undermine the sanctity of life. Legal systems across the world differ on the matter, with some countries or states
permitting euthanasia, while others forbid it entirely.#### 2.3 **Confidentiality and Privacy**Medical professionals are
ethically and legally bound to maintain patient confidentiality. The principle of confidentiality is critical for building trust
between patients and
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a. Health i s a b road t erm encompassing
attitudes and
behaviors.
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b. h h h h h h
never jkconsidered
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by j k previous j k generations.
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c. Wellnessandself-
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ing and growth.
d. Wellness is impossible when one‘s
h h h h h
health jkis jkcompro
h h
-jkmised.
ANS:A
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 significant ethical and legal debates. While some argue that individuals should
have the right to choose a dignified death through euthanasia or assisted suicide, others believe that these practices
undermine the sanctity of life. Legal systems across the world differ on the matter, with some countries or states permitting
euthanasia, while others forbid it entirely.#### 2.3 **Confidentiality and Privacy**Medical professionals are ethically and
legally bound to maintain patient confidentiality. The principle of confidentiality is critical for building trust between
patients and
Health is a broad term that encompasses attitudes and behaviors; holistically,
health includes wellness, which in-
volves one‘s whole being. The concept of illness prevention was never considered b
y previous generations; through-out history, basic self-
care requirements have been recognized. Wellness and self-
actualization develop through learning and growth—
as basic needs aremet, higher level needs can be satisfied in turn, with ever-
deepening rich-
ness to life. Wellness is possible when one‘s health is compromised—
even with chronic illness, with multiple dis-
abilities, or in dying, movement toward a higher level of wellness is possible.
PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: p. 7
TOP:NursingProcess: EvaluationMSC:
Health Promotion and Maintenance
3.
Which racial or ethnic group has the highest life expectancy in the Unit
, ed States?
a. NativeAmericans
b. African Americansh
c. Hispanic Americans
d. Asian j k and j k Pacific j k Island jkAmericans
h h h h
ANS:C
As shown in Figure 1.4, Hispanic men and women have the highest life expectancy of a
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panic origin of any race, the overall life expectancyat 65 years of age was 20.7 mor
e years in 2011 (19.1 years for men and 21.8 years for women).
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 significant ethical and legal debates. While some argue that individuals should
have the right to choose a dignified death through euthanasia or assisted suicide, others believe that these practices
undermine the sanctity of life. Legal systems across the world differ on the matter, with some countries or states permitting
euthanasia, while others forbid it entirely.#### 2.3 **Confidentiality and Privacy**Medical professionals are ethically and
legally bound to maintain patient confidentiality. The principle of confidentiality is critical for building trust between
patients and
PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: p. 6
TOP: Nursing Process:Assessment MSC:Safe, Effective Care Environment
4.
Historical influences that have shaped the lives of the majority of the
in-between cohort in theUnited States todayinclude which of the following?
a. Influenza epidemic of 1918
b. World War I h h
c. Child rearing in the Depression
d. World War jkII
h h
ANS:D
Those who are in the in-
between cohort in 2016 were born between 1915 and 1945. The men were likely t
o have fought in World War II. The last of the Holocaust survivors are in this group.
A person who survived the influenza epidemic would be at least 98 years old in 2016
and therefore would be considered old-
old or a centenarian. Most ofthose who are of the in-
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 significant ethical and legal debates. While some argue that individuals
should have the right to choose a dignified death through euthanasia or assisted suicide, others believe that these practices
undermine the sanctity of life. Legal systems across the world differ on the matter, with some countries or states
permitting euthanasia, while others forbid it entirely.#### 2.3 **Confidentiality and Privacy**Medical professionals are
ethically and legally bound to maintain patient confidentiality. The principle of confidentiality is critical for building trust
between patients and
Test Bank For
Ebersole&Hess'GerontologicalNursing&HealthyAging(6thEdition
Chapter01-03
Chapter 01: InStturvoiad.cuocmt-ioTn
he M arke tp la c e t o y a nd S
to H e a l t h A g i n g
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Aman is terminallyill with end-
stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about thisman‘s wellnes s?
a. Wellness canonlybeachieved with aggre
ssive medical
interventions.
b. Wellness is not a real option for this j k j k clie
h h h h h h h h
nt h
because jkhe h
is j k terminally jkill.
h h
c. Wellness is defined as the absence of
disease.
d. Nursing interventions jkcan jkhelp empower
h h h h h
a jkclient jkto
h h
achieve jka j k higher j k level j k of j k wellness.
h h h h h
ANS:D
Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of well ness;
a nurse can foster wellness in his or her clients. Wellness is defined by the in dividual
and is multidimensional. It is not just the absence of disease. A wellness perspective is
based on the belief that every person has an optimal level of health
independent of his or her situation or functional level. Even in the presence of chr onic
illness or while dying, a movement toward wellnessis possible if emphasis of c are is
placed on the promotion of well-being in a supportive environment.
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: p. 7
, TOP:NursingProcess: DiagnosisMSC:
Health Promotion and Maintenance
2.
In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of t
he following statements
is true?
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 significant ethical and legal debates. While some argue that individuals
should have the right to choose a dignified death through euthanasia or assisted suicide, others believe that these practices
undermine the sanctity of life. Legal systems across the world differ on the matter, with some countries or states
permitting euthanasia, while others forbid it entirely.#### 2.3 **Confidentiality and Privacy**Medical professionals are
ethically and legally bound to maintain patient confidentiality. The principle of confidentiality is critical for building trust
between patients and
, Stuvia.com - The Marketplace to B uyy and
and Sell
Sell your
yo ur Study
S tud yMaterial
Materia l
a. Health i s a b road t erm encompassing
attitudes and
behaviors.
Stuvia.com - The Marketplace to B The concep j kt ofillness preventionwas
b. h h h h h h
never jkconsidered
h
by j k previous j k generations.
h h
c. Wellnessandself-
actualizationdevelop through learn-
ing and growth.
d. Wellness is impossible when one‘s
h h h h h
health jkis jkcompro
h h
-jkmised.
ANS:A
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 significant ethical and legal debates. While some argue that individuals should
have the right to choose a dignified death through euthanasia or assisted suicide, others believe that these practices
undermine the sanctity of life. Legal systems across the world differ on the matter, with some countries or states permitting
euthanasia, while others forbid it entirely.#### 2.3 **Confidentiality and Privacy**Medical professionals are ethically and
legally bound to maintain patient confidentiality. The principle of confidentiality is critical for building trust between
patients and
Health is a broad term that encompasses attitudes and behaviors; holistically,
health includes wellness, which in-
volves one‘s whole being. The concept of illness prevention was never considered b
y previous generations; through-out history, basic self-
care requirements have been recognized. Wellness and self-
actualization develop through learning and growth—
as basic needs aremet, higher level needs can be satisfied in turn, with ever-
deepening rich-
ness to life. Wellness is possible when one‘s health is compromised—
even with chronic illness, with multiple dis-
abilities, or in dying, movement toward a higher level of wellness is possible.
PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: p. 7
TOP:NursingProcess: EvaluationMSC:
Health Promotion and Maintenance
3.
Which racial or ethnic group has the highest life expectancy in the Unit
, ed States?
a. NativeAmericans
b. African Americansh
c. Hispanic Americans
d. Asian j k and j k Pacific j k Island jkAmericans
h h h h
ANS:C
As shown in Figure 1.4, Hispanic men and women have the highest life expectancy of a
ll. In 2011, fortSht uovsi ae. c oomf - HT hi se -Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material
panic origin of any race, the overall life expectancyat 65 years of age was 20.7 mor
e years in 2011 (19.1 years for men and 21.8 years for women).
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 significant ethical and legal debates. While some argue that individuals should
have the right to choose a dignified death through euthanasia or assisted suicide, others believe that these practices
undermine the sanctity of life. Legal systems across the world differ on the matter, with some countries or states permitting
euthanasia, while others forbid it entirely.#### 2.3 **Confidentiality and Privacy**Medical professionals are ethically and
legally bound to maintain patient confidentiality. The principle of confidentiality is critical for building trust between
patients and
PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: p. 6
TOP: Nursing Process:Assessment MSC:Safe, Effective Care Environment
4.
Historical influences that have shaped the lives of the majority of the
in-between cohort in theUnited States todayinclude which of the following?
a. Influenza epidemic of 1918
b. World War I h h
c. Child rearing in the Depression
d. World War jkII
h h
ANS:D
Those who are in the in-
between cohort in 2016 were born between 1915 and 1945. The men were likely t
o have fought in World War II. The last of the Holocaust survivors are in this group.
A person who survived the influenza epidemic would be at least 98 years old in 2016
and therefore would be considered old-
old or a centenarian. Most ofthose who are of the in-
