Geri Quiz 1 Questions and Answers
100% Correct
Decreased functioning of which body organ is likely to have an impact for drug therapy in the
elderly?
Select one:
a. Skin
b. Brain
c. Kidney
d. Thyroid gland - ANSWER - c. Kidney
Which is a true statement about gerontological nursing care for patients of different races and
ethnic backgrounds?
Select one:
a.Facial expressions, body language, posture, and touch are important elements of
communication between a nurse and a patient of a different ethnicity
b.An encyclopedic accumulation of details of a particular culture is the best preparation for
caring for persons from a specific culture.
c.Cultural sensitivity is of less concern to a nurse practicing in Illinois than a nurse practicing in
California. - ANSWER - a.Facial expressions, body language, posture, and touch are important
elements of communication between a nurse and a patient of a different ethnicity
According to Touhy & Jett (textbook authors), which of the following elements is not essential in
an elder friendly community?
Select one:
a. Promotes social and civic engagement
b. Provides intergenerational housing for immediate and extended family members and friends
c. Maximizes independence for frail and disabled persons
100% Correct
Decreased functioning of which body organ is likely to have an impact for drug therapy in the
elderly?
Select one:
a. Skin
b. Brain
c. Kidney
d. Thyroid gland - ANSWER - c. Kidney
Which is a true statement about gerontological nursing care for patients of different races and
ethnic backgrounds?
Select one:
a.Facial expressions, body language, posture, and touch are important elements of
communication between a nurse and a patient of a different ethnicity
b.An encyclopedic accumulation of details of a particular culture is the best preparation for
caring for persons from a specific culture.
c.Cultural sensitivity is of less concern to a nurse practicing in Illinois than a nurse practicing in
California. - ANSWER - a.Facial expressions, body language, posture, and touch are important
elements of communication between a nurse and a patient of a different ethnicity
According to Touhy & Jett (textbook authors), which of the following elements is not essential in
an elder friendly community?
Select one:
a. Promotes social and civic engagement
b. Provides intergenerational housing for immediate and extended family members and friends
c. Maximizes independence for frail and disabled persons
