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Gerontological Nursing
CHARLOTTE ELIOPOULOS
11th Edition
All Chapters Complete (Questions with Rationalized Answers)
, Table of Contents
Unit 1: The Aging Experience
1. The Aging Population
2. Theories of Aging
3. Diversity
4. Life Transitions and Story
5. Common Aging Changes
Unit 2: Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
6. The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
7. Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
8. Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
9. Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
10. Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
Unit 3: Health Promotion
11. Nutrition and Hydration
12. Sleep and Rest
13. Comfort and Pain Management
14. Safety
15. Safe Medication Use
Unit 4: Geriatric Care
16. Respiration
17. Circulation
18. Digestion and Bowel Elimination
19. Urinary Elimination
20. Reproductive System Health
21. Mobility
22. Neurologic Function
23. Vision and Hearing
24. Endocrine Function
25. Skin Health
26. Cancer
27. Mental Health Disorders
28. Delirium and Dementia
29. Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions
Unit 5: Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care
30. Spirituality
31. Sexuality and Intimacy
32. Rehabilitative and Restorative Care
33. Acute Care
34. Long-Term Care
35. Family Caregiving
36. End-of-Life Care
,Chapter 1: The Aging Population
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
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.
Gerontological Nursing
CHARLOTTE ELIOPOULOS
11th Edition
All Chapters Complete (Questions with Rationalized Answers)
, Table of Contents
Unit 1: The Aging Experience
1. The Aging Population
2. Theories of Aging
3. Diversity
4. Life Transitions and Story
5. Common Aging Changes
Unit 2: Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
6. The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
7. Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
8. Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
9. Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
10. Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
Unit 3: Health Promotion
11. Nutrition and Hydration
12. Sleep and Rest
13. Comfort and Pain Management
14. Safety
15. Safe Medication Use
Unit 4: Geriatric Care
16. Respiration
17. Circulation
18. Digestion and Bowel Elimination
19. Urinary Elimination
20. Reproductive System Health
21. Mobility
22. Neurologic Function
23. Vision and Hearing
24. Endocrine Function
25. Skin Health
26. Cancer
27. Mental Health Disorders
28. Delirium and Dementia
29. Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions
Unit 5: Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care
30. Spirituality
31. Sexuality and Intimacy
32. Rehabilitative and Restorative Care
33. Acute Care
34. Long-Term Care
35. Family Caregiving
36. End-of-Life Care
,Chapter 1: The Aging Population
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
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.
