Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing, 5th Edition by Kristen L. Mauk

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Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz



Multiple Choice



1. Who is considered to be the first gerontological nurse?
A) Doreen Norton
B) Clara Barton
C) Margaret Sanger
D) Florence Nightingale
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Introduction
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Application



2. In 1988, the first PhD program in gerontological nursing was established at what learning institution?
A) Harvard University
B) New York University
C) University of Massachusetts
D) Case Western Reserve University
Ans: D
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Landmarks in the Development of Gerontological Nursing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis



3. According to research by Chang and colleagues, there is a strong and consistent link between ageism
and:
A) implicit bias.
B) reduced life expectancy.
C) adverse health outcomes.
D) quality of life.
Ans: C

,Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Attitudes Toward Aging and Older Adults
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis



4. Which of the following specifically refers to the medical care of older adults?
A) Geriatrics
B) Gerontology
C) Geropharmacology
D) Gerontological nursing
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Application



5. Which of the following is a certification requirement of advanced practice nurses?
A) They must have a separate license as an APRN in addition to their RN license.
B) They must obtain the gerontological nurse practitioner certification.
C) They must be trained as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS).
D) They must obtain certification as an advanced practice gerontological specialist-certified (GS-C).
Ans: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Certification
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis



6. Which of the following roles encompasses education, consultation, research, case management,
administration, and advocacy in the care of older adults?
A) Entry-level registered nurses
B) Advanced practice registered nurses
C) Nurse practitioner
D) Clinical nurse specialist
Ans: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Certification
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis



7. The gerontological nurse empowers older adults to remain independent and retain dignity even in
difficult situations when acting in which of the following roles?
A) Leader
B) Teacher
C) Advocate

,D) Clinician
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Roles of the Gerontological Nurse
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Application



True/False



1. True or False? Nurses must recognize gerontological nursing as a specialty and use the science within
this specialty to guide their practice.
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Introduction
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Recall



2. True or False? The appropriate level of involvement for nurses at the baccalaureate level is
implementation of evidence-based practice principles.
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Roles of the Gerontological Nurse
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Application



3. True or False? Evidence-based practice principles can be defined as the “diligent, systematic inquiry or
investigation to validate and refine existing knowledge and generate new knowledge.”
Ans: False
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Research in Gerontological Nursing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Taxonomy: Analysis

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Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz



Multiple Choice



1. In 2018, about how many Americans were over the age of 65?
A) One in every 4
B) One in every 7
C) One in every 10
D) One in every 15
Ans: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Analysis



2. Which of the following is the study of heredity and the transmission of certain genes through
generations?
A) Genomics
B) Genetics
C) Geriatrics
D) Gerontology
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Demographics
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Aging Population
Taxonomy: Recall



3. From 2013 to 2014, what was the most common condition among older non-Hispanic African
Americans?
A) Diabetes
B) Arthritis
C) Heart disease
D) Hypertension