Gerontological Nursing Test Bank 10th Edition Eliopoulos - All Chapters inclusive Complete Study Guide & Practice Questions 2026/2027

A comprehensive test bank for Gerontological Nursing, 10th Edition by Charlotte Eliopoulos, covering all core units including aging theories, health promotion, geriatric care, legal/ethical issues, and specialized topics such as pain management, safety, spirituality, and sexuality in older adults. Contains multiple-choice questions, answers, rationales, and nursing process alignments for exam preparation and concept review. Test Bank For Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition Eliopoulos ISBN-13:9781975161002 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 Rehabilitative and Restorative Care Chapter 33 Acute Care Chapter 34 Long-Term Care Chapter 35 Family Caregiving Chapter 36 End-of-Life Care Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition Eliopoulos Test Bank Chapter 1 The Aging Population 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 MSC: NCLEX: N/A 5. The nurse clarifies that a housing option for the older adult that offers the privacy of an apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services is the: a. government-subsidized housing. b. long-term care facility. c. assisted-living center. d. group housing plan. ANS: C Assisted-living arrangements offer the privacy of an apartment or condominium with meals prepared and served, limited medical care, and a variety of personal services. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 14 OBJ: 9 TOP: Housing Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 6. The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is concerned about his mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his care. The nurses most helpful response is Yes. Medicare: a. pays 100% of all medical costs for persons older than 65. b. Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees. c. Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs. d. Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians. ANS: C Medicare Part A pays inpatient hospital costs, Part B pays 80% of physicians charges, and Part D helps defray prescription drug costs.