Test Bank - Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th edition (Williams,
2020), Chapter 1-20 | All Chapters
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BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING
7th Edition
By Patricia A. Williams
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Test Bank: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition by Patricia A. Williams
A. Williams
Contents
Unit One: Overview of Aging
Chapter 1. Trends and Issues
Chapter 2. Theories of Aging
Chapter 3.Physiologic Changes
Unit Two: Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 4. Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations
Chapter 5. Communicating with Older Adults
Chapter 6. Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs
Chapter 7. Medications and Older Adults
Chapter 8. Health Assessment for Older Adults
Chapter 9. Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
Unit Three: Psychosocial Care of the Elderly
Chapter 10. Cognition and Perception
Chapter 11.Self-Perception and Self-Concept
Chapter 12. Roles and Relationships
Chapter 13. Coping and Stress
Chapter 14. Values and Beliefs
Chapter 15. End-of-Life Care
Chapter 16. Sexuality and Aging
Unit Four: Physical Care of the Elderly
Chapter 17. Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes
Chapter 18. Elimination
Chapter 19. Activity and Exercise
Chapter 20. Sleep and Rest
, Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th Edition Williams Test Bank
Chapter 01: Trends and Issues
Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What 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. ANS: D
2. To what 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
ANS: C
3. Which 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 ANS: A
4. What is the most beneficial legislation that has influenced 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 ANS: A
5. What 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 ANS: C
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. What would be the most helpful response by the nurse?
a. Medicare Part C pays 50% of all medical costs for persons older than 65.
2020), Chapter 1-20 | All Chapters
HP
[COMPANY NAME] [Company address]
,TEST BANK
BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING
7th Edition
By Patricia A. Williams
TESTBANK
,TEST BANK: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition by Patricia
Test Bank: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition by Patricia A. Williams
A. Williams
Contents
Unit One: Overview of Aging
Chapter 1. Trends and Issues
Chapter 2. Theories of Aging
Chapter 3.Physiologic Changes
Unit Two: Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 4. Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations
Chapter 5. Communicating with Older Adults
Chapter 6. Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs
Chapter 7. Medications and Older Adults
Chapter 8. Health Assessment for Older Adults
Chapter 9. Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
Unit Three: Psychosocial Care of the Elderly
Chapter 10. Cognition and Perception
Chapter 11.Self-Perception and Self-Concept
Chapter 12. Roles and Relationships
Chapter 13. Coping and Stress
Chapter 14. Values and Beliefs
Chapter 15. End-of-Life Care
Chapter 16. Sexuality and Aging
Unit Four: Physical Care of the Elderly
Chapter 17. Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes
Chapter 18. Elimination
Chapter 19. Activity and Exercise
Chapter 20. Sleep and Rest
, Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th Edition Williams Test Bank
Chapter 01: Trends and Issues
Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What 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. ANS: D
2. To what 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
ANS: C
3. Which 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 ANS: A
4. What is the most beneficial legislation that has influenced 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 ANS: A
5. What 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 ANS: C
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. What would be the most helpful response by the nurse?
a. Medicare Part C pays 50% of all medical costs for persons older than 65.
