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Gerontological Nursing Tenth, North American Edition
by Charlotte Eliopoulos RNC MPH CDONA / LT|| NEWEST EDITION WITH ACCURATE VERIFIED
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10 TH EDITION
,Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction To Gerontologic Nursing ............................................................................................... 4
Chapter 01: Overview Of Gerontologic Nursing Meiner: ......................................................................... 4
Chapter 02: Theories Of Aging Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, .............................................................. 16
Chapter 03: Legal And Ethical Issues ...................................................................................................... 28
Chapter 04: Gerontologic Assessment Meiner: ...................................................................................... 41
Part II: Influences On Health And Illness ..................................................................................................... 55
Chapter 05: Cultural Influences Meiner:................................................................................................. 55
Chapter 06: Family Influences................................................................................................................. 70
Chapter 07: Socioeconomic And Environmental Influences ................................................................... 87
Chapter 08: Health Promotion And Illness/Disability Prevention ........................................................ 104
Part III: Influences On Quality Of Life........................................................................................................ 120
Chapter 09: Nutrition ............................................................................................................................ 120
Chapter 10: Sleep And Activity ............................................................................................................ 129
Chapter 11: Safety................................................................................................................................. 131
Chapter 12: Sexuality And Aging ........................................................................................................... 141
Chapter 13: Pain.................................................................................................................................... 152
Chapter 14: Infection And Inflammation .............................................................................................. 163
Part IV: Diagnostic Studies and Pharmacologic Management .................................................................. 174
Chapter 15: Laboratory And Diagnostic ................................................................................................ 174
Part V: Nursing Care of Physiologic and Psychologic Disorders................................................................ 195
Chapter 17: Integumentary Function ................................................................................................... 195
Chapter 18: Sensory Function ............................................................................................................... 207
Chapter 19: Cardiovascular Function .................................................................................................... 218
Chapter 20: Respiratory Function ......................................................................................................... 230
Chapter 21: Gastrointestinal Function .................................................................................................. 242
Chapter 22: Urinary Function ............................................................................................................... 253
Chapter 24: Cognitive And Neurologic Function .................................................................................. 273
Chapter 25: Endocrine Function ........................................................................................................... 285
Part VI: Health Care Transitions ................................................................................................................ 296
Chapter 26: Health Care Delivery Settings And Older Adults ............................................................... 296
Chapter 27: Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation ..................................................................................... 307
,Chapter 28: Cancer ............................................................................................................................... 317
Chapter 29: Loss And End-Of-Life Issues............................................................................................... 328
,Part I: Introduction To Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 01: Overview Of Gerontologic Nursing Meiner:
Gerontologic Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. In 2010, The Revised Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice Was Published.
The Nurse Would Use Thesestandards 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 Suggested Interventions From Others Who Practice Gerontologic Nursing.
ACCURATE 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. It Was Not Intended To
Promote Gerontologic Nursing Practice Within Acutecare Settings, Define Concepts Or Dimensions Of
Gerontologic Nursing Practice, Or Elevate The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing. DIF: Remembering
(Knowledge) REF: Page 2 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:
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.
ACCURATE ANS>>C
,Ageism Is An Ever-Increasing Prejudicial View Of The Effects Of The Aging Process And Of The Older
Population As A Whole. Withnurses Being Members Of A Society Holding Such Views, It Is Critical That
The Individual Nurse Self-Reflect On Personal Feelings And Determine 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 (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-9
TOP: Teaching-Learning MSC: Safe And Effective Care Environment
3. When Discussing Factors That Have Helped To Increase The Number Of Healthy, Independent
Older Americans, The Nurseincludes The Importance Of:
A. Increased Availability Of In-Home Care Services.
B. Government Support Of Retired Citizens.
C. Effective Antibiotic Therapies.
D. The Development Of Life- Extending Therapies.
ACCURATE ANS>>C
The Health And Ultimate Autonomy Of Older Americans Has Been Positively Impacted By The
Development Of Antibiotics, Bettersanitation, And Vaccines. These Public Health Measures Have Been
More Instrumental In Increasing The Numbers Of Healthy, Independent Older Americans Than Have In-
Home Care Services, Government Programs, Or Life-Extending Therapies.
DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 2 OBJ: 3-3
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Health Promotion And Maintenance
4. Based On Current Data, When Presenting An Older Adult’s Discharge Teaching Plan, The Nurse
Includes The Patient’s:
A. Nonrelated Caretaker.
B. Paid Caregiver.
C. Family Member.
D. Intuitional Representative.
ACCURATE ANS>>C
, Less Than 4% Of Older Adults Live In A Formal Health Care Environment. The Majority Of The Geriatric
Population Lives At Homeor With Family Members.
DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 3-3
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Safe And Effective Care Environment
5. The Nurse Planning Care For An Older Adult Who Has Recently Been Diagnosed With
Rheumatoid Arthritis Views The Prioritycriterion For Continued Independence To Be The Patient’s:
A. Age.
B. Financial Status.
C. Gender.
D. Functional Status.
ACCURATE ANS>>D
Maintaining The Functional Status Of Older Adults May Avert The Onset Of Physical Frailty And Cognitive
Impairment, Twoconditions That Increase The Likelihood Of Institutionalization.
DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF:
Page 8 OBJ: 1-6 TOP: Nursing Process:
Planning MSC: Physiologic Integrity
6. A Nurse Working With The Older Adult Population Is Most Likely To Assess A Need For A
Financial Social Service’s Referral For A(N):
A. White Male.
B. Black Female.
C. Hispanic Male.
D. Asian American Female
.ACCURATE ANS>>B
Gerontological Nursing Tenth, North American Edition
by Charlotte Eliopoulos RNC MPH CDONA / LT|| NEWEST EDITION WITH ACCURATE VERIFIED
ANSWERS TO ALL QUESTIONS. Grade A+ TEST BANK TO Gerontological Nursing 10TH EDITION {2024 -
2025}
10 TH EDITION
,Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction To Gerontologic Nursing ............................................................................................... 4
Chapter 01: Overview Of Gerontologic Nursing Meiner: ......................................................................... 4
Chapter 02: Theories Of Aging Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, .............................................................. 16
Chapter 03: Legal And Ethical Issues ...................................................................................................... 28
Chapter 04: Gerontologic Assessment Meiner: ...................................................................................... 41
Part II: Influences On Health And Illness ..................................................................................................... 55
Chapter 05: Cultural Influences Meiner:................................................................................................. 55
Chapter 06: Family Influences................................................................................................................. 70
Chapter 07: Socioeconomic And Environmental Influences ................................................................... 87
Chapter 08: Health Promotion And Illness/Disability Prevention ........................................................ 104
Part III: Influences On Quality Of Life........................................................................................................ 120
Chapter 09: Nutrition ............................................................................................................................ 120
Chapter 10: Sleep And Activity ............................................................................................................ 129
Chapter 11: Safety................................................................................................................................. 131
Chapter 12: Sexuality And Aging ........................................................................................................... 141
Chapter 13: Pain.................................................................................................................................... 152
Chapter 14: Infection And Inflammation .............................................................................................. 163
Part IV: Diagnostic Studies and Pharmacologic Management .................................................................. 174
Chapter 15: Laboratory And Diagnostic ................................................................................................ 174
Part V: Nursing Care of Physiologic and Psychologic Disorders................................................................ 195
Chapter 17: Integumentary Function ................................................................................................... 195
Chapter 18: Sensory Function ............................................................................................................... 207
Chapter 19: Cardiovascular Function .................................................................................................... 218
Chapter 20: Respiratory Function ......................................................................................................... 230
Chapter 21: Gastrointestinal Function .................................................................................................. 242
Chapter 22: Urinary Function ............................................................................................................... 253
Chapter 24: Cognitive And Neurologic Function .................................................................................. 273
Chapter 25: Endocrine Function ........................................................................................................... 285
Part VI: Health Care Transitions ................................................................................................................ 296
Chapter 26: Health Care Delivery Settings And Older Adults ............................................................... 296
Chapter 27: Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation ..................................................................................... 307
,Chapter 28: Cancer ............................................................................................................................... 317
Chapter 29: Loss And End-Of-Life Issues............................................................................................... 328
,Part I: Introduction To Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 01: Overview Of Gerontologic Nursing Meiner:
Gerontologic Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. In 2010, The Revised Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice Was Published.
The Nurse Would Use Thesestandards 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 Suggested Interventions From Others Who Practice Gerontologic Nursing.
ACCURATE 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. It Was Not Intended To
Promote Gerontologic Nursing Practice Within Acutecare Settings, Define Concepts Or Dimensions Of
Gerontologic Nursing Practice, Or Elevate The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing. DIF: Remembering
(Knowledge) REF: Page 2 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:
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.
ACCURATE ANS>>C
,Ageism Is An Ever-Increasing Prejudicial View Of The Effects Of The Aging Process And Of The Older
Population As A Whole. Withnurses Being Members Of A Society Holding Such Views, It Is Critical That
The Individual Nurse Self-Reflect On Personal Feelings And Determine 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 (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-9
TOP: Teaching-Learning MSC: Safe And Effective Care Environment
3. When Discussing Factors That Have Helped To Increase The Number Of Healthy, Independent
Older Americans, The Nurseincludes The Importance Of:
A. Increased Availability Of In-Home Care Services.
B. Government Support Of Retired Citizens.
C. Effective Antibiotic Therapies.
D. The Development Of Life- Extending Therapies.
ACCURATE ANS>>C
The Health And Ultimate Autonomy Of Older Americans Has Been Positively Impacted By The
Development Of Antibiotics, Bettersanitation, And Vaccines. These Public Health Measures Have Been
More Instrumental In Increasing The Numbers Of Healthy, Independent Older Americans Than Have In-
Home Care Services, Government Programs, Or Life-Extending Therapies.
DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 2 OBJ: 3-3
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Health Promotion And Maintenance
4. Based On Current Data, When Presenting An Older Adult’s Discharge Teaching Plan, The Nurse
Includes The Patient’s:
A. Nonrelated Caretaker.
B. Paid Caregiver.
C. Family Member.
D. Intuitional Representative.
ACCURATE ANS>>C
, Less Than 4% Of Older Adults Live In A Formal Health Care Environment. The Majority Of The Geriatric
Population Lives At Homeor With Family Members.
DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 3-3
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Safe And Effective Care Environment
5. The Nurse Planning Care For An Older Adult Who Has Recently Been Diagnosed With
Rheumatoid Arthritis Views The Prioritycriterion For Continued Independence To Be The Patient’s:
A. Age.
B. Financial Status.
C. Gender.
D. Functional Status.
ACCURATE ANS>>D
Maintaining The Functional Status Of Older Adults May Avert The Onset Of Physical Frailty And Cognitive
Impairment, Twoconditions That Increase The Likelihood Of Institutionalization.
DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF:
Page 8 OBJ: 1-6 TOP: Nursing Process:
Planning MSC: Physiologic Integrity
6. A Nurse Working With The Older Adult Population Is Most Likely To Assess A Need For A
Financial Social Service’s Referral For A(N):
A. White Male.
B. Black Female.
C. Hispanic Male.
D. Asian American Female
.ACCURATE ANS>>B
