TEST BANK for Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach 7th Edition Written By; Richard J. Ham ALL CHAPTERS INCLUDED WITH CORRECTQUESTIONS &ANSWERS

TEST BANK for Ham's Primary
Care
Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach

7th Edition Written By; Richard J.

Ham ALL CHAPTERS INCLUDED WITH
CORRECTQUESTIONS &ANSWERS




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, Chapter 1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults

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.

ACCURATE ANSWER: 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: msc: 2 OBJ: 1-1 TOP: N/A MSC: Safe and Effective Care
Environment
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, 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.




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