Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition Eliopoulos
Table of Contents
UNIT 1 The Aging
ExperienceChapter 1 The
,Aging PopulationChapter 2
Theories of Aging Chapter
3 Diversity
Chapter 4 Life Transitions and
StoryChapter 5 Common Aging
Changes
UNIT 2 Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological
Nursing
UNIT 3 Health Promotion
Chapter 11 Nutrition and
HydrationChapter 12 Sleep
and Rest
Chapter 13 Comfort and Pain
Management Chapter 14 Safety
Chapter 15 Safe Medication Use
UNIT 4 Geriatric Care
Chapter 16 Respiration
Chapter 17 Circulation
,Chapter 18 Digestion and Bowel
EliminationChapter 19 Urinary
Elimination
Chapter 20 Reproductive System
HealthChapter 21 Mobility
Chapter 22 Neurologic
FunctionChapter 23 Vision
and Hearing Chapter 24
Endocrine Function Chapter
25 Skin Health
Chapter 26 Cancer
Chapter 27 Mental Health
DisordersChapter 28 Delirium
and Dementia
Chapter 29 Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions
UNIT 5 Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care
Chapter 30 Spirituality
Chapter 31 Sexuality and Intimacy
Chapter 32 Rehabilitative and Restorative
CareChapter 33 Acute Care
Chapter 34 Long-Term
Care Chapter 35 Family
CaregivingChapter 36
End-of-Life Care
, Gerontological Nursing 10th
EditionEliopoulos Test
Bank
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Test Bank
MULTIPLE
CHOICE
• The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older
adult because:
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
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped
people live longer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
• The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term aged
refers topersons who are:
A. 55 to 64 years of age.
B. 65 to 74 years of age.
C. 75 to 84 years of age.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1 The Aging
ExperienceChapter 1 The
,Aging PopulationChapter 2
Theories of Aging Chapter
3 Diversity
Chapter 4 Life Transitions and
StoryChapter 5 Common Aging
Changes
UNIT 2 Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological
Nursing
UNIT 3 Health Promotion
Chapter 11 Nutrition and
HydrationChapter 12 Sleep
and Rest
Chapter 13 Comfort and Pain
Management Chapter 14 Safety
Chapter 15 Safe Medication Use
UNIT 4 Geriatric Care
Chapter 16 Respiration
Chapter 17 Circulation
,Chapter 18 Digestion and Bowel
EliminationChapter 19 Urinary
Elimination
Chapter 20 Reproductive System
HealthChapter 21 Mobility
Chapter 22 Neurologic
FunctionChapter 23 Vision
and Hearing Chapter 24
Endocrine Function Chapter
25 Skin Health
Chapter 26 Cancer
Chapter 27 Mental Health
DisordersChapter 28 Delirium
and Dementia
Chapter 29 Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions
UNIT 5 Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care
Chapter 30 Spirituality
Chapter 31 Sexuality and Intimacy
Chapter 32 Rehabilitative and Restorative
CareChapter 33 Acute Care
Chapter 34 Long-Term
Care Chapter 35 Family
CaregivingChapter 36
End-of-Life Care
, Gerontological Nursing 10th
EditionEliopoulos Test
Bank
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Test Bank
MULTIPLE
CHOICE
• The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older
adult because:
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
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped
people live longer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
• The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term aged
refers topersons who are:
A. 55 to 64 years of age.
B. 65 to 74 years of age.
C. 75 to 84 years of age.
