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TEST BANK FOR HAM'S PRIMARY CARE GERIATRICS A CASE-BASED
APPROACH 6TH EDITION BY RICHARD J. HAM ISBN-9780323089364
UPDATED 2025-2026
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9780323089364 UPDATED 2025-2026
TEST BANK FOR HAM'S PRIMARY CARE GERIATRICS A CASE-BASED
APPROACH 6TH EDITION BY RICHARD J. HAM ISBN-9780323089364
UPDATED 2025-2026
Chapter 1. Principles Of Primary Care Of Older Adults
Multiple Choice
1. In 2010, The Revised Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice Was
Published.
The Nurse Would Use These Standards To:
a. Promote The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing Within The Acute Care Setting.
b. Define The Concepts And Dimensions Of Gerontologic Nursing Practice.
c. Elevate The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing.
d. Incorporate Suggested Interventions From Others Who Practice Gerontologic Nursing.
Correct Answer : D
The Current Publishing Of The Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice In
2010 Incorporates The Input Of Gerontologic Nurses From Across The United States. It Was
Not Intended To Promote Gerontologic Nursing Practice Within Acute Care Settings, Define
Concepts Or Dimensions Of Gerontologic Nursing Practice, Or Elevate The Practice Of
Gerontologic Nursing.
Dif: Remembering (Knowledge) Ref: Msc: 2 Obj: 1-1 Top:
N/A Msc: Safe And Effective Care Environment
2. When Attempting To Minimize The Effect Of Ageism On The Practice Of Nursing Older
Adults, Anurse Needs To First:
a. Recognize That Nurses Must Act As Advocates For Aging Patients.
b. Accept That This Population Represents A Substantial Portion Of Those Requiring Nursing
Care.
c. Self-Reflect And Formulate Ones Personal View Of Aging And The Older Patient.
d. Recognize Ageism As A Form Of Bigotry Shared By Many Americans.
Correct Answer :C
Ageism Is An Ever-Increasing Prejudicial View Of The Effects Of The Aging Process And Of
The Older Population As A Whole. With Nurses Being Members Of A Society Holding Such
Views, It Is Critical That The Individual Nurse Self-Reflect On Personal Feelings And
Determine Whether Such Feelings Will Affect The Nursing Care That He Or She Provides To
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APPROACH 6TH EDITION BY RICHARD J. HAM ISBN-9780323089364
UPDATED 2025-2026
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9780323089364 UPDATED 2025-2026
TEST BANK FOR HAM'S PRIMARY CARE GERIATRICS A CASE-BASED
APPROACH 6TH EDITION BY RICHARD J. HAM ISBN-9780323089364
UPDATED 2025-2026
Chapter 1. Principles Of Primary Care Of Older Adults
Multiple Choice
1. In 2010, The Revised Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice Was
Published.
The Nurse Would Use These Standards To:
a. Promote The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing Within The Acute Care Setting.
b. Define The Concepts And Dimensions Of Gerontologic Nursing Practice.
c. Elevate The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing.
d. Incorporate Suggested Interventions From Others Who Practice Gerontologic Nursing.
Correct Answer : D
The Current Publishing Of The Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice In
2010 Incorporates The Input Of Gerontologic Nurses From Across The United States. It Was
Not Intended To Promote Gerontologic Nursing Practice Within Acute Care Settings, Define
Concepts Or Dimensions Of Gerontologic Nursing Practice, Or Elevate The Practice Of
Gerontologic Nursing.
Dif: Remembering (Knowledge) Ref: Msc: 2 Obj: 1-1 Top:
N/A Msc: Safe And Effective Care Environment
2. When Attempting To Minimize The Effect Of Ageism On The Practice Of Nursing Older
Adults, Anurse Needs To First:
a. Recognize That Nurses Must Act As Advocates For Aging Patients.
b. Accept That This Population Represents A Substantial Portion Of Those Requiring Nursing
Care.
c. Self-Reflect And Formulate Ones Personal View Of Aging And The Older Patient.
d. Recognize Ageism As A Form Of Bigotry Shared By Many Americans.
Correct Answer :C
Ageism Is An Ever-Increasing Prejudicial View Of The Effects Of The Aging Process And Of
The Older Population As A Whole. With Nurses Being Members Of A Society Holding Such
Views, It Is Critical That The Individual Nurse Self-Reflect On Personal Feelings And
Determine Whether Such Feelings Will Affect The Nursing Care That He Or She Provides To
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