Test Bank - Gerontologic Nursing, 6th
Edition
,TEST BANK
Gerontologic Nursing
Sue E. Meiner EdD APRN BC-GNP, and Jennifer J. Yeager PhD RN
6th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing 1
Chapter 02: Theories Related to Care of the Older Adult 8
Chapter 03: Legal and Ethical Issues 16
Chapter 04: Assessment of the Older Adult 24
Chapter 05: Cultural Influences 32
Chapter 06: Family Influences 41
Chapter 07: Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences 49
Chapter 08: Health Promotion and Illness/Disability Prevention 56
Chapter 09: Nutrition 63
Chapter 10: Sleep and Activity 70
Chapter 11: Safety 77
Chapter 12: Sexuality and Aging 84
Chapter 13: Pain 91
Chapter 14: Infection and Inflammation 98
Chapter 15: Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests 105
Chapter 16: Drugs and Aging 112
Chapter 17: Integumentary Function 120
Chapter 18: Sensory Function 127
Chapter 19: Cardiovascular Function 134
Chapter 20: Respiratory Function 141
Chapter 21: Gastrointestinal Function 149
Chapter 22: Urinary Function 156
Chapter 23: Musculoskeletal Function 163
Chapter 24: Cognitive and Neurologic Function 170
Chapter 25: Endocrine Function 177
Chapter 26: Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults 184
Chapter 27: Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation 191
Chapter 28: Cancer 198
Chapter 29: Loss and End-of-Life Issues 206
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Test Bank - Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition (Meiner, 2019)
Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition
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 the concepts of health promotion, health maintenance, disease
prevention, and self-care
ANS: 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 and
includes comprehensive concepts and dimensions important to those practicing gerontologic
nursing. It was not intended to promote gerontologic nursing practice within acute care
settings, define concepts or dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice, or elevate the
W W W . T B S M . W S
practice of gerontologic nursing.
DIF: Remembering 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, a
nurse needs to first WWW.TBSM.WS
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 one’s personal view of aging and the older patient.
d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many Americans.
ANS: 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-reflects on personal feelings and determines whether
such feelings will affect the nursing care that he or she provides to the aging patient. Acting
as an advocate is an important nursing role in all settings. Simply accepting a fact does not
help end ageism, nor does recognizing ageism as a form of bigotry.
DIF: Applying OBJ: 1-6 TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching-Learning
MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
3. The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid
arthritis views the priority criterion for continued independence to be the patient’s
a. age.
b. financial status.
c. gender.
d. functional status.
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Edition
,TEST BANK
Gerontologic Nursing
Sue E. Meiner EdD APRN BC-GNP, and Jennifer J. Yeager PhD RN
6th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing 1
Chapter 02: Theories Related to Care of the Older Adult 8
Chapter 03: Legal and Ethical Issues 16
Chapter 04: Assessment of the Older Adult 24
Chapter 05: Cultural Influences 32
Chapter 06: Family Influences 41
Chapter 07: Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences 49
Chapter 08: Health Promotion and Illness/Disability Prevention 56
Chapter 09: Nutrition 63
Chapter 10: Sleep and Activity 70
Chapter 11: Safety 77
Chapter 12: Sexuality and Aging 84
Chapter 13: Pain 91
Chapter 14: Infection and Inflammation 98
Chapter 15: Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests 105
Chapter 16: Drugs and Aging 112
Chapter 17: Integumentary Function 120
Chapter 18: Sensory Function 127
Chapter 19: Cardiovascular Function 134
Chapter 20: Respiratory Function 141
Chapter 21: Gastrointestinal Function 149
Chapter 22: Urinary Function 156
Chapter 23: Musculoskeletal Function 163
Chapter 24: Cognitive and Neurologic Function 170
Chapter 25: Endocrine Function 177
Chapter 26: Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults 184
Chapter 27: Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation 191
Chapter 28: Cancer 198
Chapter 29: Loss and End-of-Life Issues 206
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Test Bank - Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition (Meiner, 2019)
Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition
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 the concepts of health promotion, health maintenance, disease
prevention, and self-care
ANS: 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 and
includes comprehensive concepts and dimensions important to those practicing gerontologic
nursing. It was not intended to promote gerontologic nursing practice within acute care
settings, define concepts or dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice, or elevate the
W W W . T B S M . W S
practice of gerontologic nursing.
DIF: Remembering 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, a
nurse needs to first WWW.TBSM.WS
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 one’s personal view of aging and the older patient.
d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many Americans.
ANS: 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-reflects on personal feelings and determines whether
such feelings will affect the nursing care that he or she provides to the aging patient. Acting
as an advocate is an important nursing role in all settings. Simply accepting a fact does not
help end ageism, nor does recognizing ageism as a form of bigotry.
DIF: Applying OBJ: 1-6 TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching-Learning
MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
3. The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid
arthritis views the priority criterion for continued independence to be the patient’s
a. age.
b. financial status.
c. gender.
d. functional status.
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