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, Chapter 01: Trends and Issues Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE


1. Which fact explains the shift ofhealth care focus towardthe older adult in the late 1960s?
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a. Disabilitywas viewed as unavoidable.
b. Complications from diseaseincreased mortality.
c. Older adults‘ needs are similar to those ofall adults.
d. Preventivehealth care practices increased longevity.

ANS: D x




Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people livelonge
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PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: p. 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trendsx



KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
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MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
NOT: Understanding


2. To which age group does the term ―aged‖ apply?
a. 55–64 years of age
b. 65–74 years of age
c. 75–84 years of age
d. 85 and older

ANS: C x




The term aged refers to persons who are 75–84 years of age.


PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 | Table 1.1
OBJ: 1
TOP: Age Categories
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and DevelopmentNOT
: Remembering



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, 3. Which is trueof ageism?
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