Test Bank For Fundamental Concepts And Skills For Nursing 7th
Edition By Patricia A. Williams,|
Test Bank
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,Test Bank
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, Chapter 01: Trends and Issues Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th Edition
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Multiple Choice
1. Which fact Explains The Shift Ofhealth Care Focus Towardthe Older Adult in The Late 1960s?
x x
a. Disabilitywas Viewed As Unavoidable.
b. Complications From Diseaseincreased Mortality.
c. Older Adults‘ Needs Are Similar To Those Ofall Adults.
d. Preventivehealth Care Practices Increased Longevity.
ANS: D x
Increased Preventive Health Care practices, Disease control, And Focus On Wellness Helped People
x x
Livelonge R.
Pts: 1 Dif: 4 Ref: P. 2 Obj: 2
Top: Aging trendsx
Key: Nursing Process step: Data Collection
x
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
ANS: C x
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 Developmentnot
: Remembering
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, 3. Which is Trueof Ageism?
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a. T Is discrimination Against Persons Solelyon The Basis Of Age.
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b. It Causes A Person to Fear Aging.
x
c. It Involves The Use Of Cultural Sensitivityto Address Concerns Of Aging.
d. It Focuses On Resources For The Older Adult.
ANS: A
x
Ageism Is A negative Belief Pattern That Influences Persons To Discriminate Against Persons Solelyon
x
Thebasis O F Age And Can Lead To Destructive Behaviors Toward the Older Adult. x
Pts: 1 Dif: 4 Ref: P. 4 Obj: 3
Top: Ageism
Key: Nursing Process step: Data Collection
x
Msc: Nclex: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation N
Ot: Understanding
4. Which legislation Has Been the Most Beneficial Legislation That Has Influenced Health Care For The
x x
Olderad Ult?
a. Medicareand medicaid x
b. Elimination Ofthe mandatoryretirement Age
x
c. The AmericANS With Disabilities Act
d. The Drug Benefit Program
ANS: A
x
The Broadest Sweeping Legislation Beneficial To The Older Adult Is Medicare And Medicaid. The
Elimination Of The Mandatory Retirement Age Does Not Apply To Health Care. The AmericANS With
Disabilities Act Deals With All AmericANS With disabilities, Not just The Older Adult. The Drug
x x
Benefitprogram Was Added To Medi Care, But Deals Onlywith Medications.
Pts: 1 Dif: 4 Ref: P. 11 Obj: 6
Top: Legislation
Key: Nursing Process step: Implementation
x
Msc: Nclex: N/A Not: Understanding
5. Which housing option For The Older Adult Offers The Privacy Of An apartment With
x x x
Restaurant- Style Mealsand Some Medical And Personal Care Services?
Test Bank
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Edition By Patricia A. Williams,|
Test Bank
x Page 1
,Test Bank
x Page 2
, Chapter 01: Trends and Issues Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th Edition
x x x x x x x x x x
Multiple Choice
1. Which fact Explains The Shift Ofhealth Care Focus Towardthe Older Adult in The Late 1960s?
x x
a. Disabilitywas Viewed As Unavoidable.
b. Complications From Diseaseincreased Mortality.
c. Older Adults‘ Needs Are Similar To Those Ofall Adults.
d. Preventivehealth Care Practices Increased Longevity.
ANS: D x
Increased Preventive Health Care practices, Disease control, And Focus On Wellness Helped People
x x
Livelonge R.
Pts: 1 Dif: 4 Ref: P. 2 Obj: 2
Top: Aging trendsx
Key: Nursing Process step: Data Collection
x
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
ANS: C x
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 Developmentnot
: Remembering
Test Bank
x Page 3
, 3. Which is Trueof Ageism?
x
a. T Is discrimination Against Persons Solelyon The Basis Of Age.
x
b. It Causes A Person to Fear Aging.
x
c. It Involves The Use Of Cultural Sensitivityto Address Concerns Of Aging.
d. It Focuses On Resources For The Older Adult.
ANS: A
x
Ageism Is A negative Belief Pattern That Influences Persons To Discriminate Against Persons Solelyon
x
Thebasis O F Age And Can Lead To Destructive Behaviors Toward the Older Adult. x
Pts: 1 Dif: 4 Ref: P. 4 Obj: 3
Top: Ageism
Key: Nursing Process step: Data Collection
x
Msc: Nclex: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation N
Ot: Understanding
4. Which legislation Has Been the Most Beneficial Legislation That Has Influenced Health Care For The
x x
Olderad Ult?
a. Medicareand medicaid x
b. Elimination Ofthe mandatoryretirement Age
x
c. The AmericANS With Disabilities Act
d. The Drug Benefit Program
ANS: A
x
The Broadest Sweeping Legislation Beneficial To The Older Adult Is Medicare And Medicaid. The
Elimination Of The Mandatory Retirement Age Does Not Apply To Health Care. The AmericANS With
Disabilities Act Deals With All AmericANS With disabilities, Not just The Older Adult. The Drug
x x
Benefitprogram Was Added To Medi Care, But Deals Onlywith Medications.
Pts: 1 Dif: 4 Ref: P. 11 Obj: 6
Top: Legislation
Key: Nursing Process step: Implementation
x
Msc: Nclex: N/A Not: Understanding
5. Which housing option For The Older Adult Offers The Privacy Of An apartment With
x x x
Restaurant- Style Mealsand Some Medical And Personal Care Services?
Test Bank
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