Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing, 11th Edition
(LWW, 2025) by Charlotte Eliopoulos, Isbn no;
9781975242558, Chapters 1-36 Complete Study
Guide
,Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing, 11th Edition (LMM, 2025) by Charlotte Eliopoulos
ISBN: 9781975242558
(Chapters 1-36) Complete Study Guide
Table of Contents
UNIT 1 The Aging Experience
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Chapter 2 Theories of Aging
Chapter 3 Diversity
Chapter 4 Life Transitions and Story
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes
UNIT 2 Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
UNIT 3 Health Promotion
Chapter 11 Nutrition and Hydration
Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest
Chapter 13 Comfort and Pain Management
Chapter 14 Safety
Chapter 15 Safe Medication Use
UNIT 4 Geriatric Care
Chapter 16 Respiration
,Chapter 17 Circulation
Chapter 18 Digestion and Bowel Elimination
Chapter 19 Urinary Elimination
Chapter 20 Reproductive System Health
Chapter 21 Mobility
Chapter 22 Neurologic Function
Chapter 23 Vision and Hearing
Chapter 24 Endocrine Function
Chapter 25 Skin Health
Chapter 26 Cancer
Chapter 27 Mental Health Disorders
Chapter 28 Delirium and Dementia
Chapter 29 Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions
UNIT 5 Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care
Chapter 30 Spirituality
Chapter 31 Sexuality and Intimacy
Chapter 32 Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
Chapter 33 Acute Care
Chapter 34 Long-Term Care
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving
Chapter 36 End-of-Life Care
, Gerontological Nursing 11th Edition
Eliopoulos Test Bank
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Test Bank MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older
adult because:
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.
ANS: D
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people
live longer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
2. The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term aged refers
to persons who are:
a. 55 to 64 years of age.
b. 65 to 74 years of age.
c. 75 to 84 years of age.
d. 85 and older.
ANS: C
(LWW, 2025) by Charlotte Eliopoulos, Isbn no;
9781975242558, Chapters 1-36 Complete Study
Guide
,Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing, 11th Edition (LMM, 2025) by Charlotte Eliopoulos
ISBN: 9781975242558
(Chapters 1-36) Complete Study Guide
Table of Contents
UNIT 1 The Aging Experience
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Chapter 2 Theories of Aging
Chapter 3 Diversity
Chapter 4 Life Transitions and Story
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes
UNIT 2 Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
UNIT 3 Health Promotion
Chapter 11 Nutrition and Hydration
Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest
Chapter 13 Comfort and Pain Management
Chapter 14 Safety
Chapter 15 Safe Medication Use
UNIT 4 Geriatric Care
Chapter 16 Respiration
,Chapter 17 Circulation
Chapter 18 Digestion and Bowel Elimination
Chapter 19 Urinary Elimination
Chapter 20 Reproductive System Health
Chapter 21 Mobility
Chapter 22 Neurologic Function
Chapter 23 Vision and Hearing
Chapter 24 Endocrine Function
Chapter 25 Skin Health
Chapter 26 Cancer
Chapter 27 Mental Health Disorders
Chapter 28 Delirium and Dementia
Chapter 29 Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions
UNIT 5 Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care
Chapter 30 Spirituality
Chapter 31 Sexuality and Intimacy
Chapter 32 Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
Chapter 33 Acute Care
Chapter 34 Long-Term Care
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving
Chapter 36 End-of-Life Care
, Gerontological Nursing 11th Edition
Eliopoulos Test Bank
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Test Bank MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older
adult because:
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.
ANS: D
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people
live longer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
2. The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term aged refers
to persons who are:
a. 55 to 64 years of age.
b. 65 to 74 years of age.
c. 75 to 84 years of age.
d. 85 and older.
ANS: C
