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Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition Latest
Version 2025/2026 [A+] All Chapters Fully
Covered
by Patricia A. Williams MSN RN CCRN (Author)
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT I OVERVIEW OF AGING
1 Trends and Issues
2 Theories of Aging
3 Physiologic Changes
UNIT II BASIC SKILLS FOR GERONTOLOGIC NURSING
4 Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations
5 Communicating With Older Adults
6 Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs
7 Medications and Older Adults
8 Health Assessment for Older Adults
9 Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
UNIT III PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE OF THE ELDERLY
10 Cognition and Perception
11 Self-Perception and Self-Concept
12 Roles and Relationships
13 Coping and Stress
14 Values and Beliefs
15 End-of-Life Care
16 Sexuality and Aging
UNIT IV PHYSICAL CARE OF THE ELDERLY
17 Care of Aging Ski
18 Elimination
19 Activity and Exercise
20 Sleep and Rest
,Basic Geriatric Nursing 8thedition
Chapter 01: Trends And Issues Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Fact Explains The Shift Of Health Care Focus Toward The Older Adult In The Late 1960s?
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.
PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: P. 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion And
Maintenance: Growth And Development
NOT: Understanding
2. To Which Age Group Does The Term ―Aged‖ Apply?
A. 55–64 Years Of Age
B. 65–74 Years Of Age
C. 75–84 Years Of Age
D. 85 And Older
, ANSWER; C
The Term Aged Refers To Persons Who Are 75–84 Years Of Age.
PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: P. 2 | Table 1.1
OBJ: 1 TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion And Maintenance: Growth And Development NOT: Remembering
3. Which Is True Of Ageism?
A. It Is Discrimination Against Persons Solely On The Basis Of Age.
B. It Causes A Person To Fear Aging.
C. It Involves The Use Of Cultural Sensitivity To Address Concerns Of Aging.
D. It Focuses On Resources For The Older Adult.
ANSWER; A
Ageism Is A Negative Belief Pattern That Influences Persons To Discriminate Against Persons Solely On
The Basis Of Age And Can Lead To Destructive Behaviors Toward The Older Adult.
PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: P. 4 OBJ: 3
TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity:
Psychosocial Adaptation NOT: Understanding
4. Which Legislation Has Been The Most Beneficial Legislation That Has Influenced Health Care For
The Older Adult?
A. Medicare And Medicaid
B. Elimination Of The Mandatory Retirement Age
C. The Americans With Disabilities Act
D. The Drug Benefit Program
Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition Latest
Version 2025/2026 [A+] All Chapters Fully
Covered
by Patricia A. Williams MSN RN CCRN (Author)
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT I OVERVIEW OF AGING
1 Trends and Issues
2 Theories of Aging
3 Physiologic Changes
UNIT II BASIC SKILLS FOR GERONTOLOGIC NURSING
4 Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations
5 Communicating With Older Adults
6 Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs
7 Medications and Older Adults
8 Health Assessment for Older Adults
9 Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
UNIT III PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE OF THE ELDERLY
10 Cognition and Perception
11 Self-Perception and Self-Concept
12 Roles and Relationships
13 Coping and Stress
14 Values and Beliefs
15 End-of-Life Care
16 Sexuality and Aging
UNIT IV PHYSICAL CARE OF THE ELDERLY
17 Care of Aging Ski
18 Elimination
19 Activity and Exercise
20 Sleep and Rest
,Basic Geriatric Nursing 8thedition
Chapter 01: Trends And Issues Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Fact Explains The Shift Of Health Care Focus Toward The Older Adult In The Late 1960s?
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.
PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: P. 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion And
Maintenance: Growth And Development
NOT: Understanding
2. To Which Age Group Does The Term ―Aged‖ Apply?
A. 55–64 Years Of Age
B. 65–74 Years Of Age
C. 75–84 Years Of Age
D. 85 And Older
, ANSWER; C
The Term Aged Refers To Persons Who Are 75–84 Years Of Age.
PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: P. 2 | Table 1.1
OBJ: 1 TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion And Maintenance: Growth And Development NOT: Remembering
3. Which Is True Of Ageism?
A. It Is Discrimination Against Persons Solely On The Basis Of Age.
B. It Causes A Person To Fear Aging.
C. It Involves The Use Of Cultural Sensitivity To Address Concerns Of Aging.
D. It Focuses On Resources For The Older Adult.
ANSWER; A
Ageism Is A Negative Belief Pattern That Influences Persons To Discriminate Against Persons Solely On
The Basis Of Age And Can Lead To Destructive Behaviors Toward The Older Adult.
PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: P. 4 OBJ: 3
TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity:
Psychosocial Adaptation NOT: Understanding
4. Which Legislation Has Been The Most Beneficial Legislation That Has Influenced Health Care For
The Older Adult?
A. Medicare And Medicaid
B. Elimination Of The Mandatory Retirement Age
C. The Americans With Disabilities Act
D. The Drug Benefit Program
