TEST BANK FOR
GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
Author: Charlotte Eliopoulos
10th EDITION
,Table Of Content
UNIT 1 The Aging Experience
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Chapter 2 Theories Of Aging
Chapter 3 Diversity
Chapter 4 Life Transitions And Story
Chapter 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 Hydration
Chapter 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 Elimination
Chapter 19 Urinary Elimination
Chapter 20 Reproductive System Health
Chapter 21 Mobility
Chapter 22 Neurologic Function
Chapter 23 Vision And Hearing
,Chapter 24 Endocrine Function
Chapter 25 Skin Health
Chapter 26 Cancer
Chapter 27 Mental Health Disorders
Chapter 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 Care Chapter 33 Acute Care
Chapter 34 Long-Term Care
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving
Chapter 36 End-Of-Life Care
, Chapter 1 The Aging Population
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. 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.
Answer: 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
2. The Nurse Clarifies That In The Terminology Defining Specific Age Groups, The Term
Aged Refers To Persons Who Are:
A. 55 To 64 Years Of Age.
B. 65 To 74 Years Of Age.
C. 75 To 84 Years Of Age.
D. 85 And Older.
ANSWER: C
GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
Author: Charlotte Eliopoulos
10th EDITION
,Table Of Content
UNIT 1 The Aging Experience
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Chapter 2 Theories Of Aging
Chapter 3 Diversity
Chapter 4 Life Transitions And Story
Chapter 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 Hydration
Chapter 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 Elimination
Chapter 19 Urinary Elimination
Chapter 20 Reproductive System Health
Chapter 21 Mobility
Chapter 22 Neurologic Function
Chapter 23 Vision And Hearing
,Chapter 24 Endocrine Function
Chapter 25 Skin Health
Chapter 26 Cancer
Chapter 27 Mental Health Disorders
Chapter 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 Care Chapter 33 Acute Care
Chapter 34 Long-Term Care
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving
Chapter 36 End-Of-Life Care
, Chapter 1 The Aging Population
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. 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.
Answer: 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
2. The Nurse Clarifies That In The Terminology Defining Specific Age Groups, The Term
Aged Refers To Persons Who Are:
A. 55 To 64 Years Of Age.
B. 65 To 74 Years Of Age.
C. 75 To 84 Years Of Age.
D. 85 And Older.
ANSWER: C
