Test Bank for Gerontologic Nursing, 7th
Edition by Sue E. Meiner Jennifer J. Yeager All
Chapters
,Table of Content
Chapter 01: Overview of
Gerontologic Nursing Chapter
02: Theories Related
to Care of the Older Adult
Chapter 03: Legal and
Ethical Issues
Chapter 04: Assessment of
the Older Adult
Chapter 05: Cultural
Influences
Chapter 06: Family Influences
Chapter 07: Socioeconomic
and Environmental Influences
Chapter 08: Health Promotion
and Illness/Disability
Prevention
Chapter 09: Nutrition
Chapter 10: Sleep and
Activity
Chapter 11: Safety Chapter
12: Sexuality and Aging
Chapter 13: Pain Chapter
14: Infection and
Inflammation
Chapter 15: Laboratory and
Diagnostic Tests
Chapter 16: Drugs and Aging
Chapter 17: Integumentary
Function
Chapter 18: Sensory
Function
Chapter 19: Cardiovascular
, Function
Chapter 20: Respiratory
Function
Chapter 21: Gastrointestinal
Function
Chapter 22: Urinary Function
Chapter 23: Musculoskeletal
Function
Chapter 24: Cognitive and
Neurologic Function
Chapter 25: Endocrine Function
Chapter 26: Health Care
Delivery Settings and Older
Adults
Chapter 27: Chronic Illness
and Rehabilitation Chapter
28: Cancer
Chapter 29: Loss and End-of-
Life Issues
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.
d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many
Edition by Sue E. Meiner Jennifer J. Yeager All
Chapters
,Table of Content
Chapter 01: Overview of
Gerontologic Nursing Chapter
02: Theories Related
to Care of the Older Adult
Chapter 03: Legal and
Ethical Issues
Chapter 04: Assessment of
the Older Adult
Chapter 05: Cultural
Influences
Chapter 06: Family Influences
Chapter 07: Socioeconomic
and Environmental Influences
Chapter 08: Health Promotion
and Illness/Disability
Prevention
Chapter 09: Nutrition
Chapter 10: Sleep and
Activity
Chapter 11: Safety Chapter
12: Sexuality and Aging
Chapter 13: Pain Chapter
14: Infection and
Inflammation
Chapter 15: Laboratory and
Diagnostic Tests
Chapter 16: Drugs and Aging
Chapter 17: Integumentary
Function
Chapter 18: Sensory
Function
Chapter 19: Cardiovascular
, Function
Chapter 20: Respiratory
Function
Chapter 21: Gastrointestinal
Function
Chapter 22: Urinary Function
Chapter 23: Musculoskeletal
Function
Chapter 24: Cognitive and
Neurologic Function
Chapter 25: Endocrine Function
Chapter 26: Health Care
Delivery Settings and Older
Adults
Chapter 27: Chronic Illness
and Rehabilitation Chapter
28: Cancer
Chapter 29: Loss and End-of-
Life Issues
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.
d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many
