ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING IN THE CARE OF
OLER ADULTS 2ND EDITION TEST BANK BY
Laurie Kennedy-Malone | COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FOR EXAM PREPARATION
What is gerontological nursing? – ANSWER ✓
A specialized field focused on promoting health, preventing disease, and managing
care for older adults.
What is the primary goal of advanced practice nursing in older adults? –
ANSWER ✓
To optimize functional independence, quality of life, and holistic well-being in
aging populations.
What is frailty in older adults? – ANSWER ✓
A clinical syndrome marked by decreased strength, endurance, and physiological
function, increasing vulnerability.
What are common physiological changes in aging? – ANSWER ✓
Reduced cardiac output, decreased lung elasticity, slower metabolism, and
diminished renal function.
What is polypharmacy? – ANSWER ✓
The use of multiple medications, often increasing the risk of adverse drug reactions
in older adults.
Why are older adults at higher risk for adverse drug effects? – ANSWER ✓
Due to altered pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including decreased liver
and kidney function.
,What is a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA)? – ANSWER ✓
A multidimensional evaluation covering medical, psychological, functional, and
social capabilities.
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? – ANSWER ✓
Basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility.
What are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)? – ANSWER ✓
More complex tasks like managing finances, medication, transportation, and
housekeeping.
What is delirium? – ANSWER ✓
An acute, fluctuating disturbance in attention and cognition, often reversible and
caused by medical conditions.
What is dementia? – ANSWER ✓
A chronic, progressive decline in cognitive function affecting memory, thinking,
and behavior.
What is the difference between delirium and dementia? – ANSWER ✓
Delirium is sudden and reversible; dementia is gradual and typically irreversible.
What is depression in older adults often mistaken for? – ANSWER ✓
Dementia, due to overlapping symptoms like memory loss and withdrawal.
What is the role of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in geriatric care? –
ANSWER ✓
To assess, diagnose, manage chronic conditions, coordinate care, and advocate for
older adults.
What is elder abuse? – ANSWER ✓
Any intentional act or failure to act causing harm or distress to an older person.
What are types of elder abuse? – ANSWER ✓
Physical, emotional, sexual, financial exploitation, and neglect.
What is the importance of fall risk assessment? – ANSWER ✓
Falls are a leading cause of injury and mortality in older adults and must be
prevented.
,What are common risk factors for falls? – ANSWER ✓
Muscle weakness, poor vision, medications, environmental hazards, and balance
issues.
What is sarcopenia? – ANSWER ✓
Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.
What is osteoporosis? – ANSWER ✓
A condition characterized by decreased bone density, increasing fracture risk.
What is advance care planning? – ANSWER ✓
The process of discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences.
What is a living will? – ANSWER ✓
A legal document outlining desired medical treatments if a person becomes unable
to communicate.
What is palliative care? – ANSWER ✓
Care focused on improving quality of life and relieving symptoms of serious
illness.
What is hospice care? – ANSWER ✓
End-of-life care emphasizing comfort rather than curative treatment.
What is the role of nutrition in older adults? – ANSWER ✓
Essential for maintaining health, preventing disease, and supporting recovery.
What is dehydration risk in older adults? – ANSWER ✓
Increased due to reduced thirst sensation and physiological changes.
What is the significance of social support in aging? – ANSWER ✓
It improves mental health, reduces isolation, and enhances overall well-being.
, What is ageism? – ANSWER ✓
Discrimination or stereotyping based on a person’s age, often affecting care
quality.
What is the most common chronic condition in older adults? – ANSWER ✓
Hypertension.
What is orthostatic hypotension? – ANSWER ✓
A drop in blood pressure upon standing, leading to dizziness and increased fall
risk.
What are signs of orthostatic hypotension? – ANSWER ✓
Dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, and possible syncope when standing.
What is presbyopia? – ANSWER ✓
Age-related difficulty focusing on near objects.
What is presbycusis? – ANSWER ✓
Age-related hearing loss, especially for high-frequency sounds.
What is the impact of sensory loss in older adults? – ANSWER ✓
Increased risk of isolation, depression, and accidents.
What is urinary incontinence? – ANSWER ✓
Involuntary leakage of urine.
What are types of urinary incontinence? – ANSWER ✓
Stress, urge, overflow, functional, and mixed incontinence.
What is stress incontinence? – ANSWER ✓
Leakage of urine during activities that increase abdominal pressure.
What is urge incontinence? – ANSWER ✓
Sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary leakage.
OLER ADULTS 2ND EDITION TEST BANK BY
Laurie Kennedy-Malone | COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FOR EXAM PREPARATION
What is gerontological nursing? – ANSWER ✓
A specialized field focused on promoting health, preventing disease, and managing
care for older adults.
What is the primary goal of advanced practice nursing in older adults? –
ANSWER ✓
To optimize functional independence, quality of life, and holistic well-being in
aging populations.
What is frailty in older adults? – ANSWER ✓
A clinical syndrome marked by decreased strength, endurance, and physiological
function, increasing vulnerability.
What are common physiological changes in aging? – ANSWER ✓
Reduced cardiac output, decreased lung elasticity, slower metabolism, and
diminished renal function.
What is polypharmacy? – ANSWER ✓
The use of multiple medications, often increasing the risk of adverse drug reactions
in older adults.
Why are older adults at higher risk for adverse drug effects? – ANSWER ✓
Due to altered pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including decreased liver
and kidney function.
,What is a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA)? – ANSWER ✓
A multidimensional evaluation covering medical, psychological, functional, and
social capabilities.
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? – ANSWER ✓
Basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility.
What are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)? – ANSWER ✓
More complex tasks like managing finances, medication, transportation, and
housekeeping.
What is delirium? – ANSWER ✓
An acute, fluctuating disturbance in attention and cognition, often reversible and
caused by medical conditions.
What is dementia? – ANSWER ✓
A chronic, progressive decline in cognitive function affecting memory, thinking,
and behavior.
What is the difference between delirium and dementia? – ANSWER ✓
Delirium is sudden and reversible; dementia is gradual and typically irreversible.
What is depression in older adults often mistaken for? – ANSWER ✓
Dementia, due to overlapping symptoms like memory loss and withdrawal.
What is the role of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in geriatric care? –
ANSWER ✓
To assess, diagnose, manage chronic conditions, coordinate care, and advocate for
older adults.
What is elder abuse? – ANSWER ✓
Any intentional act or failure to act causing harm or distress to an older person.
What are types of elder abuse? – ANSWER ✓
Physical, emotional, sexual, financial exploitation, and neglect.
What is the importance of fall risk assessment? – ANSWER ✓
Falls are a leading cause of injury and mortality in older adults and must be
prevented.
,What are common risk factors for falls? – ANSWER ✓
Muscle weakness, poor vision, medications, environmental hazards, and balance
issues.
What is sarcopenia? – ANSWER ✓
Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.
What is osteoporosis? – ANSWER ✓
A condition characterized by decreased bone density, increasing fracture risk.
What is advance care planning? – ANSWER ✓
The process of discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences.
What is a living will? – ANSWER ✓
A legal document outlining desired medical treatments if a person becomes unable
to communicate.
What is palliative care? – ANSWER ✓
Care focused on improving quality of life and relieving symptoms of serious
illness.
What is hospice care? – ANSWER ✓
End-of-life care emphasizing comfort rather than curative treatment.
What is the role of nutrition in older adults? – ANSWER ✓
Essential for maintaining health, preventing disease, and supporting recovery.
What is dehydration risk in older adults? – ANSWER ✓
Increased due to reduced thirst sensation and physiological changes.
What is the significance of social support in aging? – ANSWER ✓
It improves mental health, reduces isolation, and enhances overall well-being.
, What is ageism? – ANSWER ✓
Discrimination or stereotyping based on a person’s age, often affecting care
quality.
What is the most common chronic condition in older adults? – ANSWER ✓
Hypertension.
What is orthostatic hypotension? – ANSWER ✓
A drop in blood pressure upon standing, leading to dizziness and increased fall
risk.
What are signs of orthostatic hypotension? – ANSWER ✓
Dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, and possible syncope when standing.
What is presbyopia? – ANSWER ✓
Age-related difficulty focusing on near objects.
What is presbycusis? – ANSWER ✓
Age-related hearing loss, especially for high-frequency sounds.
What is the impact of sensory loss in older adults? – ANSWER ✓
Increased risk of isolation, depression, and accidents.
What is urinary incontinence? – ANSWER ✓
Involuntary leakage of urine.
What are types of urinary incontinence? – ANSWER ✓
Stress, urge, overflow, functional, and mixed incontinence.
What is stress incontinence? – ANSWER ✓
Leakage of urine during activities that increase abdominal pressure.
What is urge incontinence? – ANSWER ✓
Sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary leakage.
