Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing Overview 7th
Edition By Patricia A. Williams ISBN 9780323554558,
0323554555 Chapter 1-20 Complete Guide A+
Preventive health care practices - (ANSWERS)Practices that increased
longevity for older adults.
Aged - (ANSWERS)The term applies to individuals 75-84 years of age.
Ageism - (ANSWERS)Discrimination against persons solely on the basis of
age.
Medicare and Medicaid - (ANSWERS)The most beneficial legislation that
has influenced health care for the older adult.
Assisted-living center - (ANSWERS)A housing option that offers the
privacy of an apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and
personal care services.
Medicare Part C - (ANSWERS)Allows eligible persons to receive Medicare
benefits via private insurance companies.
Durable power of attorney for health care - (ANSWERS)Transfers decision-
making authority for health care to a designated person.
Living will - (ANSWERS)Conditions go into effect when two physicians
agree in writing that the criteria have been met.
Diagnosis-related groups (drgs) - (ANSWERS)A program initiated by
Medicare in the 1980s to reduce hospital costs by allotting a set amount of
hospital days based on the admitting diagnosis.
,Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing Overview 7th
Edition By Patricia A. Williams ISBN 9780323554558,
0323554555 Chapter 1-20 Complete Guide A+
Skilled care facility - (ANSWERS)Recommended for a patient who has had
a hip replacement and needs physical therapy.
Medicare coverage for skilled care - (ANSWERS)Covers extended-care
facility costs for a period of 100 days for needed skilled care.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) - (ANSWERS)A senior
citizen political action group that uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance
the interests of older adults.
Elder abuse - (ANSWERS)Occurs when a caregiver uses a vulnerable
person's resources for personal gain.
Most frequent response to elder abuse - (ANSWERS)Nothing at all.
Nurses' reason for not seeking careers in gerontology - (ANSWERS)Their
technical skills are not used.
Baby boomers - (ANSWERS)Persons who were born between 1946 and
1964.
Physical abuse - (ANSWERS)Demonstrated by restraining an older adult in
a recliner.
Neglect - (ANSWERS)Demonstrated by the nonprovision of medical care.
,Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing Overview 7th
Edition By Patricia A. Williams ISBN 9780323554558,
0323554555 Chapter 1-20 Complete Guide A+
Emotional abuse - (ANSWERS)Demonstrated by threatening to remove a
call light from a nursing home resident.
Life experiences - (ANSWERS)Mainly influence a person's attitude about
aging.
Gerontology - (ANSWERS)Application to appropriate housing, health care,
public education, and business ventures.
Health maintenance organization (HMO) - (ANSWERS)One of the options
under Medicare Part C for receiving Medicare benefits.
Preferred provider organization (PPO) - (ANSWERS)Another option under
Medicare Part C for receiving Medicare benefits.
Provider-sponsored organization (PSO) - (ANSWERS)A type of
organization under Medicare Part C for receiving Medicare benefits.
Private fee for service organization (PFFS) - (ANSWERS)An option under
Medicare Part C for receiving Medicare benefits.
Emotional responses to aging loved one's care needs - (ANSWERS)Grief,
anger, frustration, loss, and resentment are expected.
Grief - (ANSWERS)A deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
Anger - (ANSWERS)A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or
, Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing Overview 7th
Edition By Patricia A. Williams ISBN 9780323554558,
0323554555 Chapter 1-20 Complete Guide A+
hostility.
Frustration - (ANSWERS)The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result
of being unable to change or achieve something.
Loss - (ANSWERS)The state of no longer having something or someone.
Resentment - (ANSWERS)Bitter indignation at having been treated
unfairly.
Caregiver characteristics - (ANSWERS)Typical traits include being female,
having full-time employment, having a care recipient older than 70, and
giving care for an average of 4 years.
Self-neglect indicators - (ANSWERS)Signs include a misbalanced
checkbook, reduced personal hygiene, increased alcohol consumption, and
loss of weight.
Elder abuse forms - (ANSWERS)Includes misappropriation of finances,
psychological intimidation, emotional depersonalization, and abandonment.
Older patients' information - (ANSWERS)Older patients receive less
information regarding health management than younger patients.
Nursing Competence in Aging - (ANSWERS)Advocates enhancing nurses'
knowledge in gerontics, skills in geriatrics, and attitudes related to the older
adult.
Edition By Patricia A. Williams ISBN 9780323554558,
0323554555 Chapter 1-20 Complete Guide A+
Preventive health care practices - (ANSWERS)Practices that increased
longevity for older adults.
Aged - (ANSWERS)The term applies to individuals 75-84 years of age.
Ageism - (ANSWERS)Discrimination against persons solely on the basis of
age.
Medicare and Medicaid - (ANSWERS)The most beneficial legislation that
has influenced health care for the older adult.
Assisted-living center - (ANSWERS)A housing option that offers the
privacy of an apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and
personal care services.
Medicare Part C - (ANSWERS)Allows eligible persons to receive Medicare
benefits via private insurance companies.
Durable power of attorney for health care - (ANSWERS)Transfers decision-
making authority for health care to a designated person.
Living will - (ANSWERS)Conditions go into effect when two physicians
agree in writing that the criteria have been met.
Diagnosis-related groups (drgs) - (ANSWERS)A program initiated by
Medicare in the 1980s to reduce hospital costs by allotting a set amount of
hospital days based on the admitting diagnosis.
,Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing Overview 7th
Edition By Patricia A. Williams ISBN 9780323554558,
0323554555 Chapter 1-20 Complete Guide A+
Skilled care facility - (ANSWERS)Recommended for a patient who has had
a hip replacement and needs physical therapy.
Medicare coverage for skilled care - (ANSWERS)Covers extended-care
facility costs for a period of 100 days for needed skilled care.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) - (ANSWERS)A senior
citizen political action group that uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance
the interests of older adults.
Elder abuse - (ANSWERS)Occurs when a caregiver uses a vulnerable
person's resources for personal gain.
Most frequent response to elder abuse - (ANSWERS)Nothing at all.
Nurses' reason for not seeking careers in gerontology - (ANSWERS)Their
technical skills are not used.
Baby boomers - (ANSWERS)Persons who were born between 1946 and
1964.
Physical abuse - (ANSWERS)Demonstrated by restraining an older adult in
a recliner.
Neglect - (ANSWERS)Demonstrated by the nonprovision of medical care.
,Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing Overview 7th
Edition By Patricia A. Williams ISBN 9780323554558,
0323554555 Chapter 1-20 Complete Guide A+
Emotional abuse - (ANSWERS)Demonstrated by threatening to remove a
call light from a nursing home resident.
Life experiences - (ANSWERS)Mainly influence a person's attitude about
aging.
Gerontology - (ANSWERS)Application to appropriate housing, health care,
public education, and business ventures.
Health maintenance organization (HMO) - (ANSWERS)One of the options
under Medicare Part C for receiving Medicare benefits.
Preferred provider organization (PPO) - (ANSWERS)Another option under
Medicare Part C for receiving Medicare benefits.
Provider-sponsored organization (PSO) - (ANSWERS)A type of
organization under Medicare Part C for receiving Medicare benefits.
Private fee for service organization (PFFS) - (ANSWERS)An option under
Medicare Part C for receiving Medicare benefits.
Emotional responses to aging loved one's care needs - (ANSWERS)Grief,
anger, frustration, loss, and resentment are expected.
Grief - (ANSWERS)A deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
Anger - (ANSWERS)A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or
, Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing Overview 7th
Edition By Patricia A. Williams ISBN 9780323554558,
0323554555 Chapter 1-20 Complete Guide A+
hostility.
Frustration - (ANSWERS)The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result
of being unable to change or achieve something.
Loss - (ANSWERS)The state of no longer having something or someone.
Resentment - (ANSWERS)Bitter indignation at having been treated
unfairly.
Caregiver characteristics - (ANSWERS)Typical traits include being female,
having full-time employment, having a care recipient older than 70, and
giving care for an average of 4 years.
Self-neglect indicators - (ANSWERS)Signs include a misbalanced
checkbook, reduced personal hygiene, increased alcohol consumption, and
loss of weight.
Elder abuse forms - (ANSWERS)Includes misappropriation of finances,
psychological intimidation, emotional depersonalization, and abandonment.
Older patients' information - (ANSWERS)Older patients receive less
information regarding health management than younger patients.
Nursing Competence in Aging - (ANSWERS)Advocates enhancing nurses'
knowledge in gerontics, skills in geriatrics, and attitudes related to the older
adult.
