Test Bank for Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults
8th Edition by Carol A. Miller
Chapters 1 - 29
,Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Miller 8th Edition Test Bank
ISBN-10:1496368282
ISBN-13:9781496368287
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness
Chapter 2: Applying a Nursing Model for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults Chapter
3: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Well
Chapter 4: Perspectives on Culture and Diversity of Older Adults
Chapter 5: Gerontological Nursing and Health Promotion Chapter
6: Diverse Health Care Settings for Older Adults Chapter 7:
Assessment of Health and Functioning
Chapter 8: Medications and Other Bioactive Substances
Chapter 9: Legal and Ethical Concerns
Chapter 10: Elder Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 11: Cognitive Function Chapter
12: Psychosocial Function Chapter 13:
Psychosocial Assessment
Chapter 14: Impaired Cognitive Function: Delirium and Dementia
,Chapter 15: Impaired Affective Function: Depression
Chapter 16: Hearing
Chapter 17: Vision
Chapter 18: Digestion and Nutrition
Chapter 19: Urinary Function Chapter
20: Cardiovascular Function Chapter
21: Respiratory Function Chapter 22:
Mobility and Safety Chapter 23:
Integument
Chapter 24: Sleep and Rest Chapter
25: Thermoregulation Chapter 26:
Sexual Function
Chapter 27: Caring for Older Adults During Illness Chapter
28: Caring for Older Adults Experiencing Pain Chapter 29:
Caring for Older Adults at the End of Life
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Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness, 1
1.A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a
colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the relationship
between aging and wellness?
A) "It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of growing older."
B) "We need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful life in spite of
his diagnosis."
C) "We need to make sure our teaching is not too detailed for someone of his age."
D) "We need to ensure his expectations of continuing to live alone are realistic."
ANSWER: B
Feedback:
Answer B reflects a desire to foster a fulfilling and productive life for the older adult
despite his diagnosis, and reflects an understanding of wellness and aging. Option A
implies that illness is an inevitability of aging. Option C suggests that older adults have a
limited capacity to learn by virtue of their age, and option D implies pessimism about the
health and functioning of the older adult.
Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness, 2
2.A nurse is teaching an older person about the concept of successful aging. Which of the
nurse's questions addresses an important contributor to successful aging?
A) "Are you largely free of acute or chronic illnesses?"
B) "Do you feel financially secure?"
C) "Do you feel like you actively engage with life?"
D) "Do you have a reliable support network?"
ANSWER: C
Feedback:
Research has indicated that an active engagement with life is central to successful and
8th Edition by Carol A. Miller
Chapters 1 - 29
,Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Miller 8th Edition Test Bank
ISBN-10:1496368282
ISBN-13:9781496368287
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness
Chapter 2: Applying a Nursing Model for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults Chapter
3: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Well
Chapter 4: Perspectives on Culture and Diversity of Older Adults
Chapter 5: Gerontological Nursing and Health Promotion Chapter
6: Diverse Health Care Settings for Older Adults Chapter 7:
Assessment of Health and Functioning
Chapter 8: Medications and Other Bioactive Substances
Chapter 9: Legal and Ethical Concerns
Chapter 10: Elder Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 11: Cognitive Function Chapter
12: Psychosocial Function Chapter 13:
Psychosocial Assessment
Chapter 14: Impaired Cognitive Function: Delirium and Dementia
,Chapter 15: Impaired Affective Function: Depression
Chapter 16: Hearing
Chapter 17: Vision
Chapter 18: Digestion and Nutrition
Chapter 19: Urinary Function Chapter
20: Cardiovascular Function Chapter
21: Respiratory Function Chapter 22:
Mobility and Safety Chapter 23:
Integument
Chapter 24: Sleep and Rest Chapter
25: Thermoregulation Chapter 26:
Sexual Function
Chapter 27: Caring for Older Adults During Illness Chapter
28: Caring for Older Adults Experiencing Pain Chapter 29:
Caring for Older Adults at the End of Life
, TO GET ALL CHAPTERS EMAIL ME AT>>>>>
Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness, 1
1.A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a
colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the relationship
between aging and wellness?
A) "It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of growing older."
B) "We need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful life in spite of
his diagnosis."
C) "We need to make sure our teaching is not too detailed for someone of his age."
D) "We need to ensure his expectations of continuing to live alone are realistic."
ANSWER: B
Feedback:
Answer B reflects a desire to foster a fulfilling and productive life for the older adult
despite his diagnosis, and reflects an understanding of wellness and aging. Option A
implies that illness is an inevitability of aging. Option C suggests that older adults have a
limited capacity to learn by virtue of their age, and option D implies pessimism about the
health and functioning of the older adult.
Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness, 2
2.A nurse is teaching an older person about the concept of successful aging. Which of the
nurse's questions addresses an important contributor to successful aging?
A) "Are you largely free of acute or chronic illnesses?"
B) "Do you feel financially secure?"
C) "Do you feel like you actively engage with life?"
D) "Do you have a reliable support network?"
ANSWER: C
Feedback:
Research has indicated that an active engagement with life is central to successful and
