Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th
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Chapter 01: Trends and Issues Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?
a. Disabilitywas viewed as unavoidable.
b. Complications from disease increased mortality.
c. Older adults‘ needs are similar to those ofall adults.
d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity.
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ANS: D ?i
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people live lon ?i ?i
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PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: p. 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collectio
n MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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NOT: Understanding
2. To which age group does the term ―aged‖ apply?
a. 55–64 years of age
b. 65–74 years of age
c. 75–84 years of age
d. 85 and older
ANS: C ?i
The term aged refers to persons who are 75–84 years of age.
PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 | Table 1.1
OBJ: 1
TOP: Age Categories
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development NO
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T: Remembering
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3. Which is true of ageism?
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