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Test Bank For Ebersole And Hess' Gerontological
Nursing And Healthy Aging In Canada By
Veronique Boscart, Lynn Mccleary
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Requirements Are Not Addressed. S N T O
Points: 1 Difficulty: Remember Reference: P. 57
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Safe, Effective Care Environment
1. In The Document “Recommended Baccalaureate Competencies And Curricular Guidelin
Es Forthe Nursing Care Of Older Adults” Developed By The American Association
Of Colleges Of Nursing And The Hartford Institute For Geriatric Nursing, New York
University, Recommendations Include Which Of The Following? (Select All That Ap
Ply.)
a. Provision Of A Free-Standing Course In Gerontology Within The Curriculum
b. Integration Of Gerontological Content Throughout The Curriculum
c. Requirement Of Gerontological Certification For All Students Before Completi
On Of Absn Program
d. Structured Clinical Experiences With Older Adults Across The Continuum Of Care
e. Faculty With Expertise In Gerontological Nursing
Answer: A, B, D, E
Best Practice Recommendations For Nursing Education Include Provision Of A Stand-
Alone Course, As Well As Integration Of Content Throughout The Curriculum So Th
At Gerontology Is Valued And Viewed As An Integral Part Of Nursing Care. It Is
Impo Rtant To Provide Students With Nursing Practice Experiences Caring For Elders
Across The Health–
Wellness Continuum.Faculty With Expertise In Gerontological Nursing Is An Importan
T Recommendation.
Points: 1 Difficulty: Remember Reference: P. 58
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Safe, Effective Care Environment
2. Which Of The Following Organizations Have Interdisciplinary Membership? (Select
All Thatapply.)
a. Gerontological Society Of America
b. National Gerontological Nurses Association
c. American Society On Aging
d. Association Of Gerontology In Higher Education
e. National Association Directors Of Nursing Administration In Long-Term Care
Answer: A, C, D
The Gerontological Society Of America, American Society On Aging, And Association O
F Gerontology In Higher Education Are All Interdisciplinary Organizations. The
Nationa L Gerontological Nurses Association And National Association Directors Of
Nursing Ad Ministration In Long-Term Care Are Nursing Organizations.
Points: 1 Difficulty: Remember Reference: P. 58-59
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Safe, Effective Care Environment
3. Common Iatrogenic Complications For Hospitalized Older Adults Include (Select All T
Hat Apply.)
a. Delirium.
b. New-Onset Incontinence.
c. Acute Myocardial Infarction.
d. Hip Fracture.
e. Falls.
Answer: A, B, E
Commonjliatrogenic Complicantionrsjlijlnicjlljlu Gd E Fb
un.Cc
tionm
al Decline, Pneumonia, Del
U S
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Irium, New-
Onset Incontinence, Malnutrition, Pressure Ulcers, Medication Reactions, And Falls
.
Points: 1 Difficulty: Remember Reference: P. 61
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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Chapter 06: Gerontological Nursing Across The Continuum Of Care
Touhy & Jett: Ebersole And Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 3
Rd Edition
Multiple Choice
1. An Older Female Resident In The Residential Facility Keeps A Large Collection Of Per
Sonal Items And Photographs Of Her Late Husband On Her Bedside Table, But The N
Ursing Assistant And Resident Frequently Argue About This. Why Should The Nurse In
Tervene Between The Resident Andthe Nursing Assistant?
a. The Resident Is Attempting To Maintain Her Sense Of Personal Space.
b. The Resident Needs To Accept The Reality Of Her Spouse’s Death.
c. The Resident’s Argumentative Nature Can Indicate Early Dementia.
d. Clutter From All The Personal Items Is A Safety And Liability Risk.
Answer: A
A Thoughtful Nurse Respects And Supports The Resident’s Boundaries. Even If The R
Esident Needed To Accept The Reality Of Her Spouse’s Death, The Resident’s Grief Pr
Ocess And Personalspace Should Be Respected. Although The Resident’s Argumentative
Nature Can Indicate Earlydementia, The Resident’s Behavior Can Also Be Understood
As A Healthy Defense Of Personal Space. Although The Rationale Of The Nurse Assis
Tant Is Probably That The Clutter From All Thepersonal Items Is A Safety And
Liabilit Y Risk, The Assistant Should Realize That This Resident Is Entitled To The
Personal U Se Of Her Personal Space.
Points: 1 Difficulty: Apply
Reference: P. 74 Topic: Nursing Process: Evaluation
Msc: Psychosocial Integrity
2. Which Statement Is True About Living Arrangements For Older Adults?
a. Older Adults Are More Independent In Their Own Homes Than I
N A Residentialcommunity.
b. The Increase In Real Estate Values Makes Home Ownership Essential To Security.
c. The Program For All-
Inclusive Care For The Elderly (Pace) Is A Communityalternative
To Nursing Home Care For Frail Older Adults.
d. Florida Is An Example Of A Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (Norc).
Answer: C
Pace Is An Alternative To Nursing Home Care For Frail Older People Who Want To L
Ive Independently In The Community With A High Quality Of Life. Although Relief Fr
Om The Burden Ofhome Maintenance Can Free A Person For More Independent Livin
G, This Statement Can Or Cannotbe Accurate, Depending On The Real Estate Market A
T The Time. In Addition, Taxes And Maintenance Costs Have Also Risen. A Norc Is
A N Organization Formed By Older Adults Living At Home In Geographic Proximity
To Each Other To Provide Supportive Services For Each Other.
Points: 1 Difficulty: Understand Reference: P. 67-
69 Topic: Nursing Process: Assessment
Msc: Safe, Effective Care Environment
3. Which Statement Is True About Residential Living For Older Adults?
a. A Residential Care Facility Is The New Term For A Nursing Home.
b. An Assisted Living Facility (Alf) Must Have A Registered Nurse (Rn) On Staff.
c. Administrators Are Realizing That Their Duty Is To Care For The Residents As People.
Test Bank For Ebersole And Hess' Gerontological
Nursing And Healthy Aging In Canada By
Veronique Boscart, Lynn Mccleary
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Requirements Are Not Addressed. S N T O
Points: 1 Difficulty: Remember Reference: P. 57
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Safe, Effective Care Environment
1. In The Document “Recommended Baccalaureate Competencies And Curricular Guidelin
Es Forthe Nursing Care Of Older Adults” Developed By The American Association
Of Colleges Of Nursing And The Hartford Institute For Geriatric Nursing, New York
University, Recommendations Include Which Of The Following? (Select All That Ap
Ply.)
a. Provision Of A Free-Standing Course In Gerontology Within The Curriculum
b. Integration Of Gerontological Content Throughout The Curriculum
c. Requirement Of Gerontological Certification For All Students Before Completi
On Of Absn Program
d. Structured Clinical Experiences With Older Adults Across The Continuum Of Care
e. Faculty With Expertise In Gerontological Nursing
Answer: A, B, D, E
Best Practice Recommendations For Nursing Education Include Provision Of A Stand-
Alone Course, As Well As Integration Of Content Throughout The Curriculum So Th
At Gerontology Is Valued And Viewed As An Integral Part Of Nursing Care. It Is
Impo Rtant To Provide Students With Nursing Practice Experiences Caring For Elders
Across The Health–
Wellness Continuum.Faculty With Expertise In Gerontological Nursing Is An Importan
T Recommendation.
Points: 1 Difficulty: Remember Reference: P. 58
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Safe, Effective Care Environment
2. Which Of The Following Organizations Have Interdisciplinary Membership? (Select
All Thatapply.)
a. Gerontological Society Of America
b. National Gerontological Nurses Association
c. American Society On Aging
d. Association Of Gerontology In Higher Education
e. National Association Directors Of Nursing Administration In Long-Term Care
Answer: A, C, D
The Gerontological Society Of America, American Society On Aging, And Association O
F Gerontology In Higher Education Are All Interdisciplinary Organizations. The
Nationa L Gerontological Nurses Association And National Association Directors Of
Nursing Ad Ministration In Long-Term Care Are Nursing Organizations.
Points: 1 Difficulty: Remember Reference: P. 58-59
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Safe, Effective Care Environment
3. Common Iatrogenic Complications For Hospitalized Older Adults Include (Select All T
Hat Apply.)
a. Delirium.
b. New-Onset Incontinence.
c. Acute Myocardial Infarction.
d. Hip Fracture.
e. Falls.
Answer: A, B, E
Commonjliatrogenic Complicantionrsjlijlnicjlljlu Gd E Fb
un.Cc
tionm
al Decline, Pneumonia, Del
U S
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Irium, New-
Onset Incontinence, Malnutrition, Pressure Ulcers, Medication Reactions, And Falls
.
Points: 1 Difficulty: Remember Reference: P. 61
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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Chapter 06: Gerontological Nursing Across The Continuum Of Care
Touhy & Jett: Ebersole And Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 3
Rd Edition
Multiple Choice
1. An Older Female Resident In The Residential Facility Keeps A Large Collection Of Per
Sonal Items And Photographs Of Her Late Husband On Her Bedside Table, But The N
Ursing Assistant And Resident Frequently Argue About This. Why Should The Nurse In
Tervene Between The Resident Andthe Nursing Assistant?
a. The Resident Is Attempting To Maintain Her Sense Of Personal Space.
b. The Resident Needs To Accept The Reality Of Her Spouse’s Death.
c. The Resident’s Argumentative Nature Can Indicate Early Dementia.
d. Clutter From All The Personal Items Is A Safety And Liability Risk.
Answer: A
A Thoughtful Nurse Respects And Supports The Resident’s Boundaries. Even If The R
Esident Needed To Accept The Reality Of Her Spouse’s Death, The Resident’s Grief Pr
Ocess And Personalspace Should Be Respected. Although The Resident’s Argumentative
Nature Can Indicate Earlydementia, The Resident’s Behavior Can Also Be Understood
As A Healthy Defense Of Personal Space. Although The Rationale Of The Nurse Assis
Tant Is Probably That The Clutter From All Thepersonal Items Is A Safety And
Liabilit Y Risk, The Assistant Should Realize That This Resident Is Entitled To The
Personal U Se Of Her Personal Space.
Points: 1 Difficulty: Apply
Reference: P. 74 Topic: Nursing Process: Evaluation
Msc: Psychosocial Integrity
2. Which Statement Is True About Living Arrangements For Older Adults?
a. Older Adults Are More Independent In Their Own Homes Than I
N A Residentialcommunity.
b. The Increase In Real Estate Values Makes Home Ownership Essential To Security.
c. The Program For All-
Inclusive Care For The Elderly (Pace) Is A Communityalternative
To Nursing Home Care For Frail Older Adults.
d. Florida Is An Example Of A Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (Norc).
Answer: C
Pace Is An Alternative To Nursing Home Care For Frail Older People Who Want To L
Ive Independently In The Community With A High Quality Of Life. Although Relief Fr
Om The Burden Ofhome Maintenance Can Free A Person For More Independent Livin
G, This Statement Can Or Cannotbe Accurate, Depending On The Real Estate Market A
T The Time. In Addition, Taxes And Maintenance Costs Have Also Risen. A Norc Is
A N Organization Formed By Older Adults Living At Home In Geographic Proximity
To Each Other To Provide Supportive Services For Each Other.
Points: 1 Difficulty: Understand Reference: P. 67-
69 Topic: Nursing Process: Assessment
Msc: Safe, Effective Care Environment
3. Which Statement Is True About Residential Living For Older Adults?
a. A Residential Care Facility Is The New Term For A Nursing Home.
b. An Assisted Living Facility (Alf) Must Have A Registered Nurse (Rn) On Staff.
c. Administrators Are Realizing That Their Duty Is To Care For The Residents As People.
