GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING 10TH EDITION BY ELIOPOULOS ALL
CHAPTERS COVERED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
,TABLE OF CONTENT
o UNIT 1 The Aging Experience
o Chapter 1 The Aging Population
o Chapter 2 Theories of Aging
o Chapter 3 Diversity
o Chapter 4 Life Transitions and Story
o Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes
o UNIT 2 Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
o Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
o UNIT 3 Health Promotion
o Chapter 11 Nutrition and Hydration
o Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest
o Chapter 13 Comfort and Pain Management
o Chapter 14 Safety
o Chapter 15 Safe Medication Use
o UNIT 4 Geriatric Care
o Chapter 16 Respiration
o Chapter 17 Circulation
o Chapter 18 Digestion and Bowel Elimination
o Chapter 19 Urinary Elimination
o Chapter 20 Reproductive System Health
o Chapter 21 Mobility
o Chapter 22 Neurologic Function
o Chapter 23 Vision and Hearing
o Chapter 24 Endocrine Function
o Chapter 25 Skin Health
o Chapter 26 Cancer
o Chapter 27 Mental Health Disorders
o Chapter 28 Delirium and Dementia
o Chapter 29 Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions
o UNIT 5 Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care
o Chapter 30 Spirituality
o Chapter 31 Sexuality and Intimacy
o Chapter 32 Rehabilitative and Restorative Care
o Chapter 33 Acute Care
o Chapter 34 Long-Term Care
o Chapter 35 Family Caregiving
o Chapter 36 End-of-Life Care
,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
The term aged refers to persons who are 75 to 84 years of age.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2, Table 1-1 OBJ: 1
, TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
3. The nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:
a. discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age.
b. fear aging.
c. be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging.
d. focus 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 5 OBJ: 3
TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
4. The nurse points out that the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for
the older adult is:
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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 16 OBJ: 6
TOP: Legislation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
CHAPTERS COVERED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
,TABLE OF CONTENT
o UNIT 1 The Aging Experience
o Chapter 1 The Aging Population
o Chapter 2 Theories of Aging
o Chapter 3 Diversity
o Chapter 4 Life Transitions and Story
o Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes
o UNIT 2 Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
o Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
o UNIT 3 Health Promotion
o Chapter 11 Nutrition and Hydration
o Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest
o Chapter 13 Comfort and Pain Management
o Chapter 14 Safety
o Chapter 15 Safe Medication Use
o UNIT 4 Geriatric Care
o Chapter 16 Respiration
o Chapter 17 Circulation
o Chapter 18 Digestion and Bowel Elimination
o Chapter 19 Urinary Elimination
o Chapter 20 Reproductive System Health
o Chapter 21 Mobility
o Chapter 22 Neurologic Function
o Chapter 23 Vision and Hearing
o Chapter 24 Endocrine Function
o Chapter 25 Skin Health
o Chapter 26 Cancer
o Chapter 27 Mental Health Disorders
o Chapter 28 Delirium and Dementia
o Chapter 29 Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions
o UNIT 5 Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care
o Chapter 30 Spirituality
o Chapter 31 Sexuality and Intimacy
o Chapter 32 Rehabilitative and Restorative Care
o Chapter 33 Acute Care
o Chapter 34 Long-Term Care
o Chapter 35 Family Caregiving
o Chapter 36 End-of-Life Care
,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
The term aged refers to persons who are 75 to 84 years of age.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2, Table 1-1 OBJ: 1
, TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
3. The nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:
a. discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age.
b. fear aging.
c. be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging.
d. focus 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 5 OBJ: 3
TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
4. The nurse points out that the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for
the older adult is:
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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 16 OBJ: 6
TOP: Legislation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
