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Nursing Protocols for Best Practice 6th
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Edition Boltz-100% Top scores-2023-2024
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Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
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Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 5th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use
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these standards to:
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a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the acute care setting.
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b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice.
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c. elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing. g g g g g
d. incorporate suggested interventions from others who practice gerontologic nursing.
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ANS: D
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The current publishing of the Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice in 2010 incorporates the input of
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gerontologic nurses from across the United States. It was not intended to promote gerontologic nursing practice within
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acute care settings, define concepts or dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice, or elevate the practice of gerontologic
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nursing. DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 2 OBJ: 1-1
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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:
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a. recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging patients.
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b. accept that this population represents a substantial portion of those requiring nursing care.
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c. self-reflect and formulate one‟s personal view of aging and the older patient.
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d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many g g g g g g g g g
Americans. ANS: C
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Ageism is an ever-increasing prejudicial view of the effects of the aging process and of the older population as a whole.
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With nurses being members of a society holding such views, it is critical that the individual nurse self-reflect on personal
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feelings and determine whether such feelings will affect the nursing care that he or she provides to the aging patient.
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Acting as an advocate is an important nursing role in all settings. Simply accepting a fact does not help end ageism, nor
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does recognizing ageism as a form of bigotry.
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DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-9
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TOP: Teaching-Learning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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3. When discussing factors that have helped to increase the number of healthy, independent older Americans, the
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nurse includes the importance of:
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a. increased availability of in-home care services. g g g g g
b. government support of retired citizens. g g g g
c. effective antibiotic therapies. g g
d. the development of life-extending therapies.
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ANS: C
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The health and ultimate autonomy of older Americans has been positively impacted by the development of antibiotics,
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better sanitation, and vaccines. These public health measures have been more instrumental in increasing the numbers of
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healthy, independent older Americans than have in-home care services, government programs, or life-extending therapies.
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DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 2 OBJ: 3-3
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TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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4. Based on current data, when presenting an older adult‟s discharge teaching plan, the nurse includes the patient‟s:
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a. nonrelated caretaker. g
b. paid caregiver. g
c. family member. g
,d. intuitional representative.
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Less than 4% of older adults live in a formal health care environment. The majority of the geriatric population lives at
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home or with family members.
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DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 3-3
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TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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5. The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis views the
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priority criterion for continued independence to be the patient‟s:
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a. age.
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c. gender.
d. functional status. g
ANS: D
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Maintaining the functional status of older adults may avert the onset of physical frailty and cognitive impairment, two
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conditions that increase the likelihood of institutionalization.
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DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 8 OBJ: 1-6
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TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Physiologic Integrity
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6. A nurse working with the older adult population is most likely to assess a need for a financial social service‟s referral
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for a(n):
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b. black female. g
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ANS: B
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The poverty rate among older black women is substantially higher than that seen among males or females of other ethnic
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groups. White males had the least poverty.
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DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-4
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TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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7. Which of the following statements made by a nurse preparing to complete a health assessment and history on an
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older patient reflects an understanding of the general health status of this population?
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a. “I‟ll need to document well regarding the medications the patient is currently prescribed.”
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b. “I would like to understand how supportive the patient‟s family members are.”
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c. “Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic health care issues.”
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d. “It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees herself as being
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ghealthy.” ANS: D g g
It is a misconception that old age is synonymous with disease and illness. The nurse should always determine the patient‟s
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gand family support is important for any patient. Many older adults do have chronic health conditions, but their perception
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gis more important than a single number.
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DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-4
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TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Health Promotion
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8. The nurse is caring for an older adult who has been admitted to an acute care hospital for treatment of a fractured
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gfemur. The family expresses concern about the patient‟s pending transfer to a subacute care facility. What response by
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a. “Acute care facilities lack the long-term physical therapy support your dad requires.”
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b. “Your dad will be much happier in a more serene, private environment.”
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c. “The subacute facility will focus on helping your dad maintain his independence.”
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Nursing Protocols for Best Practice 6th
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Edition Boltz-100% Top scores-2023-2024
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Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
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Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 5th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use
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these standards to:
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a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the acute care setting.
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b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice.
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c. elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing. g g g g g
d. incorporate suggested interventions from others who practice gerontologic nursing.
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ANS: D
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The current publishing of the Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice in 2010 incorporates the input of
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gerontologic nurses from across the United States. It was not intended to promote gerontologic nursing practice within
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acute care settings, define concepts or dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice, or elevate the practice of gerontologic
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nursing. DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 2 OBJ: 1-1
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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:
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a. recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging patients.
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b. accept that this population represents a substantial portion of those requiring nursing care.
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c. self-reflect and formulate one‟s personal view of aging and the older patient.
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d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many g g g g g g g g g
Americans. ANS: C
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Ageism is an ever-increasing prejudicial view of the effects of the aging process and of the older population as a whole.
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With nurses being members of a society holding such views, it is critical that the individual nurse self-reflect on personal
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feelings and determine whether such feelings will affect the nursing care that he or she provides to the aging patient.
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Acting as an advocate is an important nursing role in all settings. Simply accepting a fact does not help end ageism, nor
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does recognizing ageism as a form of bigotry.
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DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-9
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TOP: Teaching-Learning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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3. When discussing factors that have helped to increase the number of healthy, independent older Americans, the
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nurse includes the importance of:
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a. increased availability of in-home care services. g g g g g
b. government support of retired citizens. g g g g
c. effective antibiotic therapies. g g
d. the development of life-extending therapies.
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ANS: C
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The health and ultimate autonomy of older Americans has been positively impacted by the development of antibiotics,
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better sanitation, and vaccines. These public health measures have been more instrumental in increasing the numbers of
g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g
healthy, independent older Americans than have in-home care services, government programs, or life-extending therapies.
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DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 2 OBJ: 3-3
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TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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4. Based on current data, when presenting an older adult‟s discharge teaching plan, the nurse includes the patient‟s:
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a. nonrelated caretaker. g
b. paid caregiver. g
c. family member. g
,d. intuitional representative.
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, ANS: C g
Less than 4% of older adults live in a formal health care environment. The majority of the geriatric population lives at
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home or with family members.
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DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 3-3
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TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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5. The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis views the
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priority criterion for continued independence to be the patient‟s:
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a. age.
b. financial status. g
c. gender.
d. functional status. g
ANS: D
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Maintaining the functional status of older adults may avert the onset of physical frailty and cognitive impairment, two
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conditions that increase the likelihood of institutionalization.
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DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 8 OBJ: 1-6
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TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Physiologic Integrity
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6. A nurse working with the older adult population is most likely to assess a need for a financial social service‟s referral
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for a(n):
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a. white male. g
b. black female. g
c. Hispanic male. g
d. Asian American female. g g
ANS: B
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The poverty rate among older black women is substantially higher than that seen among males or females of other ethnic
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groups. White males had the least poverty.
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DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-4
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TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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7. Which of the following statements made by a nurse preparing to complete a health assessment and history on an
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older patient reflects an understanding of the general health status of this population?
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a. “I‟ll need to document well regarding the medications the patient is currently prescribed.”
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b. “I would like to understand how supportive the patient‟s family members are.”
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c. “Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic health care issues.”
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d. “It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees herself as being
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ghealthy.” ANS: D g g
It is a misconception that old age is synonymous with disease and illness. The nurse should always determine the patient‟s
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gsense of wellness and independence when conducting a health and history assessment. An assessment of medication use
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gand family support is important for any patient. Many older adults do have chronic health conditions, but their perception
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gis more important than a single number.
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DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-4
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TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Health Promotion
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8. The nurse is caring for an older adult who has been admitted to an acute care hospital for treatment of a fractured
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gfemur. The family expresses concern about the patient‟s pending transfer to a subacute care facility. What response by
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gthe nurse is best?
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a. “Acute care facilities lack the long-term physical therapy support your dad requires.”
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