Test Bank For
Gerontological Nursing 11th
Edition By: Eliopoulos
, Table of contents
Unit 1 The Aging Experience
o Chapter 1 The Aging Population
o Chapter 2 Theories Of Aging
o Chapter 3 Diversity
o Chapter 4 Life Transitions And Story
o Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes
Unit 2 Foundations Of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 6 The Specialty Of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment And Care Planning
o Chapter 8 Legal Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 10 Continuum Of Care In Gerontological Nursing
Unit 3 Health Promotion
o Chapter 11 Nutrition And Hydration
o Chapter 12 Sleep And Rest
o Chapter 13 Comfort And Pain Management
o Chapter 14 Safety
o Chapter 15 Safe Medication Use
Unit 4 Geriatric Care
o Chapter 16 Respiration
o Chapter 17 Circulation
o Chapter 18 Digestion And Bowel Elimination
o Chapter 19 Urinary Elimination
o Chapter 20 Reproductive System Health
o Chapter 21 Mobility
o Chapter 22 Neurologic Function
o Chapter 23 Vision And Hearing
o Chapter 24 Endocrine Function
o Chapter 25 Skin Health
o Chapter 26 Cancer
o Chapter 27 Mental Health Disorders
o Chapter 28 Delirium And Dementia
o Chapter 29 Living In Harmony With Chronic Conditions
Unit 5 Settings And Special Issues In Geriatric Care
o Chapter 30 Spirituality
o Chapter 31 Sexuality And Intimacy
o Chapter 32 Rehabilitative And Restorative Care
o Chapter 33 Acute Care
o Chapter 34 Long-Term Care
o Chapter 35 Family Caregiving
o Chapter 36 End-Of-Life Care
Appendix A: Next Generation Nclex Questions (Online)
Appendix B: Answers To Next Generation Nclex Questions (Online)
, Gerontological nursing 11th edition
eliopoulos test bank
Chapter 1 the aging population
Test bank multiple
choice
1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the
older adultbecause:
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.
Answer d
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped
peoplelive 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 topersons 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.
Answer 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.
Answer a
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons
solelyon 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 theolder adult is:
a. Medicare and medicaid.
b. Elimination of the mandatory retirement age.
c. The americans with disabilities act.
d. The drug benefit program.
Answer a
The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is medicare and medicaid.
Gerontological Nursing 11th
Edition By: Eliopoulos
, Table of contents
Unit 1 The Aging Experience
o Chapter 1 The Aging Population
o Chapter 2 Theories Of Aging
o Chapter 3 Diversity
o Chapter 4 Life Transitions And Story
o Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes
Unit 2 Foundations Of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 6 The Specialty Of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment And Care Planning
o Chapter 8 Legal Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing
o Chapter 10 Continuum Of Care In Gerontological Nursing
Unit 3 Health Promotion
o Chapter 11 Nutrition And Hydration
o Chapter 12 Sleep And Rest
o Chapter 13 Comfort And Pain Management
o Chapter 14 Safety
o Chapter 15 Safe Medication Use
Unit 4 Geriatric Care
o Chapter 16 Respiration
o Chapter 17 Circulation
o Chapter 18 Digestion And Bowel Elimination
o Chapter 19 Urinary Elimination
o Chapter 20 Reproductive System Health
o Chapter 21 Mobility
o Chapter 22 Neurologic Function
o Chapter 23 Vision And Hearing
o Chapter 24 Endocrine Function
o Chapter 25 Skin Health
o Chapter 26 Cancer
o Chapter 27 Mental Health Disorders
o Chapter 28 Delirium And Dementia
o Chapter 29 Living In Harmony With Chronic Conditions
Unit 5 Settings And Special Issues In Geriatric Care
o Chapter 30 Spirituality
o Chapter 31 Sexuality And Intimacy
o Chapter 32 Rehabilitative And Restorative Care
o Chapter 33 Acute Care
o Chapter 34 Long-Term Care
o Chapter 35 Family Caregiving
o Chapter 36 End-Of-Life Care
Appendix A: Next Generation Nclex Questions (Online)
Appendix B: Answers To Next Generation Nclex Questions (Online)
, Gerontological nursing 11th edition
eliopoulos test bank
Chapter 1 the aging population
Test bank multiple
choice
1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the
older adultbecause:
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.
Answer d
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped
peoplelive 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 topersons 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.
Answer 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.
Answer a
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons
solelyon 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 theolder adult is:
a. Medicare and medicaid.
b. Elimination of the mandatory retirement age.
c. The americans with disabilities act.
d. The drug benefit program.
Answer a
The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is medicare and medicaid.
