NURSING FOR WELLNESS IN OLDER ADULTS 9TH EDITION
TEST BANK
NURSING FOR WELLNESS IN OLDER ADULTS 9TH EDITION BY CAROL A. MILLER ALL
CHAPTERS 1 – 29 COVERED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
,NURSING FOR WELLNESS IN OLDER ADULTS 9TH EDITION
Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Miller 9th Edition Test Bank
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness
Chapter 2: Applying a Nursing Model for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults
Chapter 3: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Well
Chapter 4: Perspectives on Culture and Diversity of Older Adults
Chapter 5: Gerontological Nursing and Health Promotion
Chapter 6: Diverse Health Care Settings for Older Adults Chapter
7: Assessment of Health and Functioning
Chapter 8: Medications and Other Bioactive Substances
Chapter 9: Legal and Ethical Concerns
Chapter 10: Elder Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 11: Cognitive Function
Chapter 12: Psychosocial Function
Chapter 13: Psychosocial Assessment
Chapter 14: Impaired Cognitive Function: Delirium and Dementia
Chapter 15: Impaired Affective Function: Depression
Chapter 16: Hearing
Chapter 17: Vision
Chapter 18: Digestion and Nutrition
Chapter 19: Urinary Function
Chapter 20: Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 21: Respiratory Function
Chapter 22: Mobility and Safety
Chapter 23: Integument
Chapter 24: Sleep and Rest
Chapter 25:
ThermoregulationChapter 26:
Sexual Function
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Chapter 27: Caring for Older Adults During Illness
Chapter 28: Caring for Older Adults Experiencing Pain
Chapter 29: Caring for Older Adults at the End of Life
Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness, 1
1.A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis with a colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an
accurate view of the relationshipbetween aging and wellness?
A) "It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of
growing older."
B) "We need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful
life in spite ofhis diagnosis."
C) "We need to make sure our teaching is not too detailed for someone of
his age."
D) "We need to ensure his expectations of continuing to live alone
are realistic." ANS >> B
Feedback:
Answer B reflects a desire to foster a fulfilling and productive life for the
older adult despite his diagnosis, and reflects an understanding of wellness
and aging. Option A implies that illness is an inevitability of aging. Option C
, NURSING FOR WELLNESS IN OLDER ADULTS 9TH EDITION
suggests that older adults have alimited capacity to learn by virtue of their
age, and option D implies pessimism about thehealth and functioning of
the older adult.
Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness, 2
2.A nurse is teaching an older person about the concept of successful aging.
Which of thenurse's questions addresses an important contributor to
successful aging?
A) "Are you largely free of acute or chronic illnesses?"
B) "Do you feel financially secure?"
C) "Do you feel like you actively engage with life?"
D) "Do you have a reliable support
network?" ANS >> C
Feedback:
Research has indicated that an active engagement with life is central to
successful and healthy aging. Absence of illness, financial security, and the
nature of a person's supportnetwork are not identified components of
successful aging.
Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness, 3
3.An older adult has recently begun to display unprecedented lapses in short-
term memory.The nurse overhears a colleague reassuring the person by
saying, "Try not to worry; it's just a part of growing older." The nurse
recognizes that this is an example of what phenomenon?
TEST BANK
NURSING FOR WELLNESS IN OLDER ADULTS 9TH EDITION BY CAROL A. MILLER ALL
CHAPTERS 1 – 29 COVERED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
,NURSING FOR WELLNESS IN OLDER ADULTS 9TH EDITION
Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Miller 9th Edition Test Bank
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness
Chapter 2: Applying a Nursing Model for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults
Chapter 3: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Well
Chapter 4: Perspectives on Culture and Diversity of Older Adults
Chapter 5: Gerontological Nursing and Health Promotion
Chapter 6: Diverse Health Care Settings for Older Adults Chapter
7: Assessment of Health and Functioning
Chapter 8: Medications and Other Bioactive Substances
Chapter 9: Legal and Ethical Concerns
Chapter 10: Elder Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 11: Cognitive Function
Chapter 12: Psychosocial Function
Chapter 13: Psychosocial Assessment
Chapter 14: Impaired Cognitive Function: Delirium and Dementia
Chapter 15: Impaired Affective Function: Depression
Chapter 16: Hearing
Chapter 17: Vision
Chapter 18: Digestion and Nutrition
Chapter 19: Urinary Function
Chapter 20: Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 21: Respiratory Function
Chapter 22: Mobility and Safety
Chapter 23: Integument
Chapter 24: Sleep and Rest
Chapter 25:
ThermoregulationChapter 26:
Sexual Function
,NURSING FOR WELLNESS IN OLDER ADULTS 9TH EDITION
Chapter 27: Caring for Older Adults During Illness
Chapter 28: Caring for Older Adults Experiencing Pain
Chapter 29: Caring for Older Adults at the End of Life
Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness, 1
1.A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis with a colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an
accurate view of the relationshipbetween aging and wellness?
A) "It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of
growing older."
B) "We need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful
life in spite ofhis diagnosis."
C) "We need to make sure our teaching is not too detailed for someone of
his age."
D) "We need to ensure his expectations of continuing to live alone
are realistic." ANS >> B
Feedback:
Answer B reflects a desire to foster a fulfilling and productive life for the
older adult despite his diagnosis, and reflects an understanding of wellness
and aging. Option A implies that illness is an inevitability of aging. Option C
, NURSING FOR WELLNESS IN OLDER ADULTS 9TH EDITION
suggests that older adults have alimited capacity to learn by virtue of their
age, and option D implies pessimism about thehealth and functioning of
the older adult.
Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness, 2
2.A nurse is teaching an older person about the concept of successful aging.
Which of thenurse's questions addresses an important contributor to
successful aging?
A) "Are you largely free of acute or chronic illnesses?"
B) "Do you feel financially secure?"
C) "Do you feel like you actively engage with life?"
D) "Do you have a reliable support
network?" ANS >> C
Feedback:
Research has indicated that an active engagement with life is central to
successful and healthy aging. Absence of illness, financial security, and the
nature of a person's supportnetwork are not identified components of
successful aging.
Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness, 3
3.An older adult has recently begun to display unprecedented lapses in short-
term memory.The nurse overhears a colleague reassuring the person by
saying, "Try not to worry; it's just a part of growing older." The nurse
recognizes that this is an example of what phenomenon?
