Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing, 11th Edition (LWW, 2025) by Charlotte Eliopoulos, Isbn no; 9781975242558, (Chapters 1-36) Complete Study Guide!!!!!!!!

Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing, 11th Edition by Charlotte Eliopoulos




TEST BANK
GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING, 11TH EDITION
(LWW, 2025) BY CHARLOTTE ELIOPOULOS,
ISBN NO; 9781975242558, (CHAPTERS 1-36)
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE!!!!!!!!

, Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing, 11th Edition by Charlotte Eliopoulos



Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing, 11th Edition (LWW, 2025) by Charlotte
Eliopoulos, Isbn no; 9781975242558, (Chapters 1-36) Complete Study Guide!!!!!!!!
Table of Contents
UNIT 1 The Aging Experience
1. Chapter 1 The Aging Population
2. Chapter 2 Theories of Aging
3. Chapter 3 Diversity
4. Chapter 4 Life Transitions and Story
5. Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes

UNIT 2 Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
6. Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
7. Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
8. Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
9. Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
10. Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing

UNIT 3 Health Promotion
11. Chapter 11 Nutrition and Hydration
12. Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest
13. Chapter 13 Comfort and Pain Management
14. Chapter 14 Safety
15. Chapter 15 Safe Medication Use

UNIT 4 Geriatric Care
16. Chapter 16 Respiration
17. Chapter 17 Circulation
18. Chapter 18 Digestion and Bowel Elimination
19. Chapter 19 Urinary Elimination
20. Chapter 20 Reproductive System Health
21. Chapter 21 Mobility
22. Chapter 22 Neurologic Function
23. Chapter 23 Vision and Hearing
24. Chapter 24 Endocrine Function
25. Chapter 25 Skin Health
26. Chapter 26 Cancer
27. Chapter 27 Mental Health Disorders
28. Chapter 28 Delirium and Dementia
29. Chapter 29 Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions

UNIT 5 Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care
30. Chapter 30 Spirituality
31. Chapter 31 Sexuality and Intimacy
32. Chapter 32 Rehabilitative and Restorative Care
33. Chapter 33 Acute Care
34. Chapter 34 Long-Term Care
35. Chapter 35 Family Caregiving
36. Chapter 36 End-of-Life Care

, Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing, 11th Edition by Charlotte Eliopoulos



Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing, 11th Edition (LWW, 2025) by Charlotte
Eliopoulos, Isbn no; 9781975242558, (Chapters 1-36) Complete Study Guide!!!!!!!!
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at
the older adult because:
a. disability was viewed as unavoidable.
b. complications from disease increased mortality.
c. older adult’s 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development


2. The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups,
the term aged refers to persons who are:
a. 55 to 64 years of age.
b. 65 to 74 years of age.
c. 75 to 84 years of age.
d. 85 and older.
ANS: C
The term aged refers to persons who are 75 to 84 years of age. DIF: Cognitive
Level: Comprehension REF: 2, Table 1-1 OBJ: 1 TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing
Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development


3. The nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:
a. discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age.
b. fear aging.
c. be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging.
d. focus on resources for the older adult.
ANS: A
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate
against persons solely on the basis of age and can lead to destructive behaviors
toward the older adult.

, Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing, 11th Edition by Charlotte Eliopoulos



DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 5 OBJ: 3 TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process
Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation


4. The nurse points out that the most beneficial legislation that has
influenced health care for the older adult is:
a. Medicare and Medicaid.
b. elimination of the mandatory retirement age.
c. the Americans with Disabilities Act.
d. the Drug Benefit Program.
ANS: A
The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is Medicare and
Medicaid.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 16 OBJ: 6
TOP: Legislation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: N/A


5. The nurse clarifies that a housing option for the older adult that offers
the privacy of an apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and
personal care services is the:
a. government-subsidized housing.
b. long-term care facility.
c. assisted-living center.
d. group housing plan.
ANS: C
Assisted-living arrangements offer the privacy of an apartment or condominium with
meals prepared and served, limited medical care, and a variety of personal
services.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 14 OBJ: 9
TOP: Housing Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX:
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation


6. The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of
pneumonia is concerned about his mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare
coverage will pay for his care. The nurses most helpful response is Yes. Medicare:
a. pays 100% of all medical costs for persons older than 65.
b. Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees.
c. Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs.
d. Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians.
ANS: C