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Gerontological Nursing Chapter 6 Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
Competency: - answer✔having skill, knowledge, and ability to do something according to a
standard
Evidence-based practice: - answer✔using research and scientific information to guide actions
Geriatric nursing: - answer✔nursing care of sick older adults
Gerontological nursing: - answer✔nursing practice that promotes wellness and the highest
quality of life for aging individuals
Standard: - answer✔desired, evidence-based expectations of care that serve as a model against
which practice can be judged
Which organization certifies nurses in gerontological nursing practice?
A.American Nurses' Credentialing Center
B.State Board of Nursing
C.Association for Accreditation of Nursing
D.Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing - answer✔A. American Nurses' Credentialing Center
True or False
State and federal regulations outline minimum standards of practice for various health care
workers and agencies. - answer✔•True
•Rationale: Professional nursing practice is guided by standards that reflect the level and
expectations of care that are desired and serve as a model against which practice can be judged.
What are the 10 ANA Standards of practice for Gerontological Nursing? - answer✔1.
Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcome Identification