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Elderly C475 Care Of The Older Adult Test
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A negative attitude towards aging and the aged is called:
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A. geriatrics
B. racism
C. ageism
D. ethnocentrism
Answer: C n
Which of the following is not considered a core competency for nurses caring for older adults?
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A. Analyze the impact of an aging societyon the health care system
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B. Obtain certification in gerontological nursing
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C. Prevent or reduce common risk factors that contribute to functional decline
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D. Recognizeone's own attitudes about aging n n n n n
Answer: B n
Thenurse wishes to obtain basic certification in the specialtyof gerontological nursing. Which of the following is
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A. there is an experience requirement
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B. one must pass an exam
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C. one must have a BSN
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,D. a and b only
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Answer: D n
When the nurse reads an article and uses the findings of a study to improve the quality of the patients for whom
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A. teacher
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D. advocate
Answer: C n
Alawyer wishes tohire a nurseconsultant whohas advanced education and certification in gerontology. Based on
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n theirlisted credentials, which of the following nurses best fits his wishes?
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A. SallySmith, RN, BSN, BC
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B. MaryMalloy, RN, MS, GNP
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C. Andy Jones, LPN, CRRC
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D. Greg Reed, RN, MSN
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Answer: B n
TheAACN/John A.Hartford Foundation Competencies are helpful to nurses because they:
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A. offer suggestions abouthow to gain employment in geriatrics
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B. provide a guideline for the knowledge that is expected to provide quality care to older adults
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C. were designed to prepare nurses to pass the State Board Exam
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D. were written for nurses working on a graduate degreein gerontology
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Answer: B n
The nurse has a question about the appropriateness of an older patient's medication dose. Which of the following
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Governors
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UniversityCARE
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C475 CARE OF THE
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TEST BANK
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, Western Governors University Care Of The n n n n n
Elderly C475 Care Of The Older Adult Test
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A negative attitude towards aging and the aged is called:
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A. geriatrics
B. racism
C. ageism
D. ethnocentrism
Answer: C n
Which of the following is not considered a core competency for nurses caring for older adults?
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A. Analyze the impact of an aging societyon the health care system
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B. Obtain certification in gerontological nursing
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C. Prevent or reduce common risk factors that contribute to functional decline
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D. Recognizeone's own attitudes about aging n n n n n
Answer: B n
Thenurse wishes to obtain basic certification in the specialtyof gerontological nursing. Which of the following is
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n trueabout this credential? n n
A. there is an experience requirement
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B. one must pass an exam
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C. one must have a BSN
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,D. a and b only
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Answer: D n
When the nurse reads an article and uses the findings of a study to improve the quality of the patients for whom
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n shecares, she is implementing the role of:
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A. teacher
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C. research consumer n
D. advocate
Answer: C n
Alawyer wishes tohire a nurseconsultant whohas advanced education and certification in gerontology. Based on
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n theirlisted credentials, which of the following nurses best fits his wishes?
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A. SallySmith, RN, BSN, BC
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B. MaryMalloy, RN, MS, GNP
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C. Andy Jones, LPN, CRRC
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D. Greg Reed, RN, MSN
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Answer: B n
TheAACN/John A.Hartford Foundation Competencies are helpful to nurses because they:
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A. offer suggestions abouthow to gain employment in geriatrics
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B. provide a guideline for the knowledge that is expected to provide quality care to older adults
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C. were designed to prepare nurses to pass the State Board Exam
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D. were written for nurses working on a graduate degreein gerontology
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Answer: B n
The nurse has a question about the appropriateness of an older patient's medication dose. Which of the following
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