C475 Chapter 1Care of The Older Adult Objective Assessment TEST BAN
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024\2025
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A negative attitude towards aging and
c) ageism
the aged is called:
Which of the following is not considered
b) Obtain certification in gerontological
a core competency for nurses caring for
nursing
older adults?
The nurse wishes to obtain basic certifi-
cation in the specialty of gerontological a) there is an experience requirement
nursing. Which of the following is true b) one must pass an exam
about this credential?
When the nurse reads an article and
uses the findings of a study to improve
c) research consumer
the quality of the patients for whom she
cares, she is implementing the role of:
A lawyer wishes to hire a nurse consul-
tant who has advanced education and
certification in gerontology. Based on b) Mary Malloy, RN, MS, GNP
their listed credentials, which of the fol-
lowing nurses best fits his wishes?
The AACN/John A. Hartford Foundation b) provide a guideline for the knowledge
Competencies are helpful to nurses be- that is expected to provide quality care to
cause they: older adults
The nurse has a question about the ap-
propriateness of an older patient's med-
ication dose. Which of the following pro- the geopharmacist
fessionals would be best qualified to an-
swer such a question?
The health care professional who wants
to gain experience in working with old-
er adults who are post-acutely recover-
ing from serious illness or injury, have
challenging medical issues needing 24 subacute care
hour per day nursing, but who cannot yet
tolerate a full rehabilitation program may
be best suited for employment in what
setting:
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024\2025
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_h7jt09
A negative attitude towards aging and
c) ageism
the aged is called:
Which of the following is not considered
b) Obtain certification in gerontological
a core competency for nurses caring for
nursing
older adults?
The nurse wishes to obtain basic certifi-
cation in the specialty of gerontological a) there is an experience requirement
nursing. Which of the following is true b) one must pass an exam
about this credential?
When the nurse reads an article and
uses the findings of a study to improve
c) research consumer
the quality of the patients for whom she
cares, she is implementing the role of:
A lawyer wishes to hire a nurse consul-
tant who has advanced education and
certification in gerontology. Based on b) Mary Malloy, RN, MS, GNP
their listed credentials, which of the fol-
lowing nurses best fits his wishes?
The AACN/John A. Hartford Foundation b) provide a guideline for the knowledge
Competencies are helpful to nurses be- that is expected to provide quality care to
cause they: older adults
The nurse has a question about the ap-
propriateness of an older patient's med-
ication dose. Which of the following pro- the geopharmacist
fessionals would be best qualified to an-
swer such a question?
The health care professional who wants
to gain experience in working with old-
er adults who are post-acutely recover-
ing from serious illness or injury, have
challenging medical issues needing 24 subacute care
hour per day nursing, but who cannot yet
tolerate a full rehabilitation program may
be best suited for employment in what
setting:
1/2
