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COMPLETE TEST BANK FOR BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING, 8TH EDITION BY PATRICIA A. WILLIAMS COMPLETE TEST BANK FOR BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING, 8TH EDITION BY PATRICIA A. WILLIAMS

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BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING

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COMPLETE TEST BANK FOR
BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING, 8TH EDITION
BY PATRICIA A. WILLIAMS

, TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT I OVERVIEW OF AGING ................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 1. Trends And Issues .......................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Theories Of Aging ........................................................................................................ 25
Chapter 3. Physiologic Changes .................................................................................................. 38
UNIT II BASIC SKILLS FOR GERONTOLOGIC NURSING.............................................................. 59
Chapter 4. Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, And Home Health Considerations
............................................................................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 5. Communicating With Older Adults......................................................................... 78
Chapter 6. Maintaining Fluid Balance And Meeting Nutritional Needs ........................... 100
Chapter 7. Medications And Older Adults ................................................................................. 121
Chapter 8. Health Assessment For Older Adults .................................................................. 140
Chapter 9. Meeting Safety Needs Of Older Adults ................................................................ 160
UNIT III PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE OF THE ELDERLY ....................................................................... 179
Chapter 10. Cognition And Perception ....................................................................................... 179
Chapter 11. Self-Perception And Self-Concept ...................................................................... 198
Chapter 12. Roles And Relationships ........................................................................................ 214
Chapter 13. Coping And Stress................................................................................................... 232
Chapter 14. Values And Beliefs .................................................................................................. 250
Chapter 15. End-Of-Life Care ..................................................................................................... 258
Chapter 16. Sexuality And Aging ................................................................................................ 278
UNIT IV PHYSICAL CARE OF THE ELDERLY ................................................................................ 294
Chapter 17. Care Of Aging Ski ..................................................................................................... 294
Chapter 18. Elimination .................................................................................................................. 314
Chapter 19. Activity And Exercise .............................................................................................. 332
Chapter 20. Sleep And Rest ........................................................................................................ 347

,Test Bank For Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition By Patricia A.

Williams


UNIT I OVERVIEW OF AGING
Chapter 1. Trends And Issues
SHORT ANSWER



1. The Nurse Clarifies That The Term That Refers To The Promotion Of High-Level
Functioning And Supportive Care To Older Adults Is

.

ANS: Gerontics, Gerontics Comprises A Holistic View Of Aging, With The Goal Of
Increasing Health, Providing Comfort, And Caring For The Older Adult's Needs. PTS: 1

DIF: 2

REF: P. 2

OBJ: 10

TOP: Gerontics

KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion And Maintenance: Growth And Development NOT:
Remembering

2. The Nurse Reminds A Patient Who Was Born In 1965 That Eligibility For Full
Social Security Benefits For Persons Of This Age Is Now The Age Of

.

ANS: 67, Individuals Born In 1960 Or Later Must Wait Until Age 67 To Qualify For Full
Benefits.

PTS: 1

DIF: 1

REF: P. 3

OBJ: 2

, TOP: Change Of Social Security Benefits KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion And Maintenance: Growth And Development NOT:
Remembering

3. Is A Voluntary Plan For Prescription Drug Coverage.

ANS: Medicare Part D, Medicare Part D Is A Voluntary Plan For Prescription Drug
Coverage. It Is Available To Anyone Enrolled In Part A Or B Of Medicare. PTS: 1

DIF: 2

REF: P. 16

OBJ: 8

TOP: Donut Hole




KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care NOT: Remembering

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.

ANS: D

Increased Preventive Health Care Practices, Disease Control, And Focus On Wellness
Helped People Live Longer.

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