Basic Geriatric Nursing Exam
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CHAPTER 1: Trends and Issues
Question 1
Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late
1960s?
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) Preventive health care practices increased longevity
Rationale: Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and a focus
on wellness helped people live longer. This shift in longevity contributed to the
growing emphasis on geriatric care during this period.
Question 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
,,answer,,,: C) 75–84 years of age
Rationale: The term "aged" specifically refers to persons who are 75–84 years of
age. The young-old are 65–74 years, and the oldest-old are 85 and older.
Question 3
Which statement is true of ageism?
A) It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age
B) It causes a person to fear aging
C) It involves the use of cultural sensitivity to address concerns of aging
D) It focuses on resources for the older adult
,,answer,,,: A) It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age
Rationale: Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to
discriminate against others solely on the basis of age and can lead to destructive
behaviors toward older adults.
Question 4
Which legislation has been the most beneficial for influencing health care for the
older adult?
A) Medicare and Medicaid
B) Elimination of the mandatory retirement age
,C) The Americans with Disabilities Act
D) The Drug Benefit Program
,,answer,,,: A) Medicare and Medicaid
Rationale: Medicare and Medicaid represent the broadest sweeping legislation
beneficial to older adults. While the Drug Benefit Program was added to Medicare,
it only addresses medications. The elimination of mandatory retirement age does
not directly apply to health care.
Question 5
Which housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an apartment with
restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services?
A) Government-subsidized housing
B) Long-term care facility
C) Assisted-living center
D) Group housing plan
,,answer,,,: C) Assisted-living center
Rationale: 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.
Question 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. Which would be the most helpful response by the
nurse?
A) Medicare Part C pays 50% of all medical costs for persons older than 65
B) Medicare Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees
C) Medicare Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs
D) Medicare Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians
,,answer,,,: C) Medicare Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs
Rationale: Medicare Part A pays inpatient hospital costs, Part B pays 80% of
physician's charges, and Part D helps defray prescription drug costs. Medicare Part
C allows individuals to receive health insurance through private insurance
companies and typically pays entire costs.
Question 7
The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer asks which
documents are required to allow her to make health care decisions for her parent.
Which response would provide the most accurate information to the daughter?
A) Advance directives indicate the degree of intervention desired by the patient
B) A "Do Not Resuscitate" document signed by the patient transfers authority to
the next of kin
C) A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-making authority
for health care to a designated person
D) A living will transfers authority to the physician
,,answer,,,: C) A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-
making authority for health care to a designated person
Question Bank 2026-2027 All
Chapters Review |9780323826853
CHAPTER 1: Trends and Issues
Question 1
Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late
1960s?
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) Preventive health care practices increased longevity
Rationale: Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and a focus
on wellness helped people live longer. This shift in longevity contributed to the
growing emphasis on geriatric care during this period.
Question 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
,,answer,,,: C) 75–84 years of age
Rationale: The term "aged" specifically refers to persons who are 75–84 years of
age. The young-old are 65–74 years, and the oldest-old are 85 and older.
Question 3
Which statement is true of ageism?
A) It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age
B) It causes a person to fear aging
C) It involves the use of cultural sensitivity to address concerns of aging
D) It focuses on resources for the older adult
,,answer,,,: A) It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age
Rationale: Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to
discriminate against others solely on the basis of age and can lead to destructive
behaviors toward older adults.
Question 4
Which legislation has been the most beneficial for influencing health care for the
older adult?
A) Medicare and Medicaid
B) Elimination of the mandatory retirement age
,C) The Americans with Disabilities Act
D) The Drug Benefit Program
,,answer,,,: A) Medicare and Medicaid
Rationale: Medicare and Medicaid represent the broadest sweeping legislation
beneficial to older adults. While the Drug Benefit Program was added to Medicare,
it only addresses medications. The elimination of mandatory retirement age does
not directly apply to health care.
Question 5
Which housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an apartment with
restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services?
A) Government-subsidized housing
B) Long-term care facility
C) Assisted-living center
D) Group housing plan
,,answer,,,: C) Assisted-living center
Rationale: 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.
Question 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. Which would be the most helpful response by the
nurse?
A) Medicare Part C pays 50% of all medical costs for persons older than 65
B) Medicare Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees
C) Medicare Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs
D) Medicare Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians
,,answer,,,: C) Medicare Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs
Rationale: Medicare Part A pays inpatient hospital costs, Part B pays 80% of
physician's charges, and Part D helps defray prescription drug costs. Medicare Part
C allows individuals to receive health insurance through private insurance
companies and typically pays entire costs.
Question 7
The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer asks which
documents are required to allow her to make health care decisions for her parent.
Which response would provide the most accurate information to the daughter?
A) Advance directives indicate the degree of intervention desired by the patient
B) A "Do Not Resuscitate" document signed by the patient transfers authority to
the next of kin
C) A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-making authority
for health care to a designated person
D) A living will transfers authority to the physician
,,answer,,,: C) A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-
making authority for health care to a designated person
