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Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
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 Americans. ANS: C
Ageism is an ever-increasing prejudicial view of the effects of the aging process and of
the older population as a whole. With nurses being members of a society holding such
views, it is critical that the individual nurse self-reflect on personal feelings and
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determine whether such feelings will affect the nursing care that he or she provides to the
aging patient. Acting as an advocate is an important nursing role in all settings. Simply
accepting a fact does not help end ageism, nor does recognizing ageism as a form of
bigotry.
DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-9
TOP: Teaching-Learning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
3. When discussing factors that have helped to increase the number of healthy,
independent older Americans, the nurse includes the importance of:
a. increased availability of in-home care services.
b. government support of retired citizens.
c. effective antibiotic therapies.
d. the development of life-
extending therapies. ANS: C
The health and ultimate autonomy of older Americans has been positively impacted by
the development of antibiotics, better sanitation, and vaccines. These public health
measures have been more instrumental in increasing the numbers of healthy,
independent older Americans than have in-home care services, government programs, or
life-extending therapies.
DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 2 OBJ: 3-3
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
4. Based on current data, when presenting an older adult’s discharge teaching plan, the nurse
includes the patient’s:
a. nonrelated caretaker.
b. paid caregiver.
c. family member.
d. intuitional representative.
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ANS: C
Less than 4% of older adults live in a formal health care environment. The majority of
the geriatric population lives at home or with family members.
DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 3-3
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
5. The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been diagnosed with
rheumatoid arthritis views the priority criterion for continued independence to be the
patient’s:
a. age.
b. financial status.
c. gender.
d. functional
status. ANS: D
Maintaining the functional status of older adults may avert the onset of physical
frailty and cognitive impairment, two conditions that increase the likelihood of
institutionalization.
DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF:
Page 8 OBJ: 1-6 TOP: Nursing Process:
Planning MSC: Physiologic Integrity
6. A nurse working with the older adult population is most likely to assess a need for a
financial social service’s referral for a(n):
a. white male.
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b. black female.
c. Hispanic male.
d. Asian American
female. ANS: B
The poverty rate among older black women is substantially higher than that seen
among males or females of other ethnic groups. White males had the least poverty.
DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-4
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
7. Which of the following statements made by a nurse preparing to complete a health
assessment and history on an older patient reflects an understanding of the general
health status of this population?
a. “I’ll need to document well regarding the medications the patient is currently
prescribed.”
b. “I would like to understand how supportive the patient’s family members are.”
c. “Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic health care issues.”
d. “It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees
herself as being healthy.” ANS: D
It is a misconception that old age is synonymous with disease and illness. The nurse
should always determine the patient’s sense of wellness and independence when
conducting a health and history assessment. An assessment of medication use and family
support is important for any patient. Many older adults do have chronic health
conditions, but their perception is more important than a single number.
DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-4
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Health Promotion
8. The nurse is caring for an older adult who has been admitted to an acute care hospital
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Test Bank: Geronto Logic Nursing, (6e, Meiner)
Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
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 Americans. ANS: C
Ageism is an ever-increasing prejudicial view of the effects of the aging process and of
the older population as a whole. With nurses being members of a society holding such
views, it is critical that the individual nurse self-reflect on personal feelings and
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determine whether such feelings will affect the nursing care that he or she provides to the
aging patient. Acting as an advocate is an important nursing role in all settings. Simply
accepting a fact does not help end ageism, nor does recognizing ageism as a form of
bigotry.
DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-9
TOP: Teaching-Learning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
3. When discussing factors that have helped to increase the number of healthy,
independent older Americans, the nurse includes the importance of:
a. increased availability of in-home care services.
b. government support of retired citizens.
c. effective antibiotic therapies.
d. the development of life-
extending therapies. ANS: C
The health and ultimate autonomy of older Americans has been positively impacted by
the development of antibiotics, better sanitation, and vaccines. These public health
measures have been more instrumental in increasing the numbers of healthy,
independent older Americans than have in-home care services, government programs, or
life-extending therapies.
DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 2 OBJ: 3-3
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
4. Based on current data, when presenting an older adult’s discharge teaching plan, the nurse
includes the patient’s:
a. nonrelated caretaker.
b. paid caregiver.
c. family member.
d. intuitional representative.
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ANS: C
Less than 4% of older adults live in a formal health care environment. The majority of
the geriatric population lives at home or with family members.
DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 3-3
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
5. The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been diagnosed with
rheumatoid arthritis views the priority criterion for continued independence to be the
patient’s:
a. age.
b. financial status.
c. gender.
d. functional
status. ANS: D
Maintaining the functional status of older adults may avert the onset of physical
frailty and cognitive impairment, two conditions that increase the likelihood of
institutionalization.
DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF:
Page 8 OBJ: 1-6 TOP: Nursing Process:
Planning MSC: Physiologic Integrity
6. A nurse working with the older adult population is most likely to assess a need for a
financial social service’s referral for a(n):
a. white male.
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b. black female.
c. Hispanic male.
d. Asian American
female. ANS: B
The poverty rate among older black women is substantially higher than that seen
among males or females of other ethnic groups. White males had the least poverty.
DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-4
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
7. Which of the following statements made by a nurse preparing to complete a health
assessment and history on an older patient reflects an understanding of the general
health status of this population?
a. “I’ll need to document well regarding the medications the patient is currently
prescribed.”
b. “I would like to understand how supportive the patient’s family members are.”
c. “Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic health care issues.”
d. “It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees
herself as being healthy.” ANS: D
It is a misconception that old age is synonymous with disease and illness. The nurse
should always determine the patient’s sense of wellness and independence when
conducting a health and history assessment. An assessment of medication use and family
support is important for any patient. Many older adults do have chronic health
conditions, but their perception is more important than a single number.
DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-4
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Health Promotion
8. The nurse is caring for an older adult who has been admitted to an acute care hospital
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