COMPLETE TEST BANK
FOR
GERONTOLOGIC NURSING
6th Edition
Authors: Sue E. Meiner, Jennifer J. Yeager
,Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction to Gerontologic Nursing ........................................................................... 4
Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing .................... 4
Chapter 02: Theories of Aging ............................................ 17
Chapter 03: Legal and Ethical Issues ............................................... 32
Chapter 04: Gerontologic Assessment ................................ 46
Part II: Influences on Health and Illness ................................................................................ 60
Chapter 05: Cultural Influences .......................................... 60
Chapter 06: Family Influences ............................................ 74
Chapter 07: Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences . 89
Chapter 08: Health Promotion and Illness/Disability
Prevention ....................................................................... 103
Part III: Influences on Quality of Life .................................................................................. 115
Chapter 09: Nutrition ....................................................... 115
Chapter 10: Sleep and Activity ......................................... 126
Chapter 11: Safety ........................................................... 130
Chapter 12: Sexuality and Aging ....................................... 142
Chapter 13: Pain .............................................................. 153
Chapter 14: Infection and Inflammation ........................... 165
Part IV: Diagnostic Studies and Pharmacologic Management .............................................. 176
Chapter 15: Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests .................... 176
Chapter 16: Drugs and Aging ............................................ 188
Part V: Nursing Care of Physiologic and Psychologic Disorders ............................................ 200
, Chapter 17: Integumentary Function ................................ 200
Chapter 18: Sensory Function .......................................... 212
Chapter 19: Cardiovascular Function ................................ 224
Chapter 20: Respiratory Function ..................................... 236
Chapter 21: Gastrointestinal Function .............................. 249
Chapter 22: Urinary Function ........................................... 260
Chapter 23: Musculoskeletal Function.............................. 272
Chapter 24: Cognitive and Neurologic Function ................ 284
Chapter 25: Endocrine Function ....................................... 295
Part VI: Health Care Transitions.......................................................................................... 307
Chapter 26: Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults
........................................................................................ 307
Chapter 27: Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation ................. 319
Chapter 28: Cancer........................................................... 329
Chapter 29: Loss and End-of-Life Issues ............................ 341
, Part I: Introduction to Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 5th Edition 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.
ANS: 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: Page 2 OBJ: 1-1
TOP: N/A MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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.
b. accept that this population represents a substantial portion of those requiring nursing
care.
c. self-reflect and formulate one’s personal view of aging and the older patient.
FOR
GERONTOLOGIC NURSING
6th Edition
Authors: Sue E. Meiner, Jennifer J. Yeager
,Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction to Gerontologic Nursing ........................................................................... 4
Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing .................... 4
Chapter 02: Theories of Aging ............................................ 17
Chapter 03: Legal and Ethical Issues ............................................... 32
Chapter 04: Gerontologic Assessment ................................ 46
Part II: Influences on Health and Illness ................................................................................ 60
Chapter 05: Cultural Influences .......................................... 60
Chapter 06: Family Influences ............................................ 74
Chapter 07: Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences . 89
Chapter 08: Health Promotion and Illness/Disability
Prevention ....................................................................... 103
Part III: Influences on Quality of Life .................................................................................. 115
Chapter 09: Nutrition ....................................................... 115
Chapter 10: Sleep and Activity ......................................... 126
Chapter 11: Safety ........................................................... 130
Chapter 12: Sexuality and Aging ....................................... 142
Chapter 13: Pain .............................................................. 153
Chapter 14: Infection and Inflammation ........................... 165
Part IV: Diagnostic Studies and Pharmacologic Management .............................................. 176
Chapter 15: Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests .................... 176
Chapter 16: Drugs and Aging ............................................ 188
Part V: Nursing Care of Physiologic and Psychologic Disorders ............................................ 200
, Chapter 17: Integumentary Function ................................ 200
Chapter 18: Sensory Function .......................................... 212
Chapter 19: Cardiovascular Function ................................ 224
Chapter 20: Respiratory Function ..................................... 236
Chapter 21: Gastrointestinal Function .............................. 249
Chapter 22: Urinary Function ........................................... 260
Chapter 23: Musculoskeletal Function.............................. 272
Chapter 24: Cognitive and Neurologic Function ................ 284
Chapter 25: Endocrine Function ....................................... 295
Part VI: Health Care Transitions.......................................................................................... 307
Chapter 26: Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults
........................................................................................ 307
Chapter 27: Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation ................. 319
Chapter 28: Cancer........................................................... 329
Chapter 29: Loss and End-of-Life Issues ............................ 341
, Part I: Introduction to Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 5th Edition 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.
ANS: 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: Page 2 OBJ: 1-1
TOP: N/A MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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.
b. accept that this population represents a substantial portion of those requiring nursing
care.
c. self-reflect and formulate one’s personal view of aging and the older patient.
