Test Bank Gerontologic Nursing 6th Edition (Meiner, 2019) Chapter 1-29 | All Chapters 2025 Latest version

Test Bank Gerontologic Nursing 6th Edition (Meiner, 2019) Chapter 1-29 | All Chapters 2025 Latest version 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 suggested interventions from others who practice gerontologic nursing. 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 acute care 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. ANS: C