Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition
by Patricia A. Williams MSN RN CCRN
8th Edition
,Table Of Contents
Unit One: Overview Of Aging .................................................................... 3
Chapter 01: Trends And Issues .................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 02: Theories Of Aging .................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 03: Physiologic Changes .............................................................................................. 21
Unit Two: Basic Skills For Gerontologic Nursing .................................. 29
Chapter 04: Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, And Home Health ................................ 29
Chapter 05: Communicating With Older Adults ....................................................................... 36
Chapter 06: Maintaining Fluid Balance And Meeting Nutritional Needs ................................. 45
Chapter 07: Medications And Older Adults .............................................................................. 53
Chapter 08: Health Assessment Of Older Adults ...................................................................... 61
Chapter 09: Meeting Safety Needs Of Older Adults ................................................................. 68
Chapter 10: Cognition And Perception ..................................................................................... 75
Chapter 11: Self-Perception And Self-Concept ......................................................................... 83
Chapter 12: Roles And Relationships ........................................................................................ 89
Chapter 13: Coping And Stress ................................................................................................. 96
Chapter 14: Values And Beliefs ............................................................................................... 103
Chapter 15: End-Of-Life Care .................................................................................................. 109
Chapter 16: Sexuality And Aging ............................................................................................. 117
Chapter 17: Care Of Aging Skin And Mucous Membranes ..................................................... 124
Chapter 18: Elimination .......................................................................................................... 131
Chapter 19: Activity And Exercise ........................................................................................... 138
Chapter 20: Sleep And Rest..................................................................................................... 145
,Unit One: Overview Of Aging
Chapter 01: Trends And Issues
Multiple Choice
1. What Fact Explains The Shift Of Health Care Focus Toward The Older Adult In The Late
1960s?
A. Disability Was Viewed As Unavoidable.
B. Complications From Disease Increased Mortality.
C. Older Adults’ Needs Are Similar To Those Of All Adults.
D. Preventive Health Care Practices Increased Longevity.
Acurrate Answer: D.
2. To What 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
Acurrate Answer: C
3. Which Is True Of Ageism?
A. It Is Discrimination Against Persons Solely On The Basis Of Age.
B. It Causes A Person To Fear Aging.
C. It Involves The Use Of Cultural Sensitivity To Address Concerns Of Aging.
D. It Focuses On Resources For The Older Adult
, Acurrate Answer: A
4. What Is The Most Beneficial Legislation That Has Influenced Health Care For The Older
Adult?
A. Medicare And Medicaid
B. Elimination Of The Mandatory Retirement Age
C. The Americans With Disabilities Act
D. The Drug Benefit Program
Acurrate Answer: A
5. What Housing Option For The Older Adult Offers The Privacy Of An Apartment With
Restaurant-Style Meals And Some Medical And Personal Care Services?
A. Government-Subsidized Housing
B. Long-Term Care Facility
C. Assisted-Living Center
D. Group Housing Plan
Acurrate Answer: C
6. The 75-Year-Old Man Who Has Been Hospitalized Following A Severe Case Of Pneumonia
Is Concerned About His Mounting Hospital Bill And Asks If His Medicare Coverage Will Pay For
His Care. What Would Be The Most Helpful Response By The Nurse?
A. Medicare Part C Pays 50% Of All Medical Costs For Persons Older Than 65.
B. Medicare Part B Pays Hospital Costs And Physician Fees.
C. Medicare Part A Pays For Inpatient Hospital Costs.
D. Medicare Part D Pays 80% Of The Charges Made By Physicians.
Acurrate Answer: C
by Patricia A. Williams MSN RN CCRN
8th Edition
,Table Of Contents
Unit One: Overview Of Aging .................................................................... 3
Chapter 01: Trends And Issues .................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 02: Theories Of Aging .................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 03: Physiologic Changes .............................................................................................. 21
Unit Two: Basic Skills For Gerontologic Nursing .................................. 29
Chapter 04: Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, And Home Health ................................ 29
Chapter 05: Communicating With Older Adults ....................................................................... 36
Chapter 06: Maintaining Fluid Balance And Meeting Nutritional Needs ................................. 45
Chapter 07: Medications And Older Adults .............................................................................. 53
Chapter 08: Health Assessment Of Older Adults ...................................................................... 61
Chapter 09: Meeting Safety Needs Of Older Adults ................................................................. 68
Chapter 10: Cognition And Perception ..................................................................................... 75
Chapter 11: Self-Perception And Self-Concept ......................................................................... 83
Chapter 12: Roles And Relationships ........................................................................................ 89
Chapter 13: Coping And Stress ................................................................................................. 96
Chapter 14: Values And Beliefs ............................................................................................... 103
Chapter 15: End-Of-Life Care .................................................................................................. 109
Chapter 16: Sexuality And Aging ............................................................................................. 117
Chapter 17: Care Of Aging Skin And Mucous Membranes ..................................................... 124
Chapter 18: Elimination .......................................................................................................... 131
Chapter 19: Activity And Exercise ........................................................................................... 138
Chapter 20: Sleep And Rest..................................................................................................... 145
,Unit One: Overview Of Aging
Chapter 01: Trends And Issues
Multiple Choice
1. What Fact Explains The Shift Of Health Care Focus Toward The Older Adult In The Late
1960s?
A. Disability Was Viewed As Unavoidable.
B. Complications From Disease Increased Mortality.
C. Older Adults’ Needs Are Similar To Those Of All Adults.
D. Preventive Health Care Practices Increased Longevity.
Acurrate Answer: D.
2. To What 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
Acurrate Answer: C
3. Which Is True Of Ageism?
A. It Is Discrimination Against Persons Solely On The Basis Of Age.
B. It Causes A Person To Fear Aging.
C. It Involves The Use Of Cultural Sensitivity To Address Concerns Of Aging.
D. It Focuses On Resources For The Older Adult
, Acurrate Answer: A
4. What Is The Most Beneficial Legislation That Has Influenced Health Care For The Older
Adult?
A. Medicare And Medicaid
B. Elimination Of The Mandatory Retirement Age
C. The Americans With Disabilities Act
D. The Drug Benefit Program
Acurrate Answer: A
5. What Housing Option For The Older Adult Offers The Privacy Of An Apartment With
Restaurant-Style Meals And Some Medical And Personal Care Services?
A. Government-Subsidized Housing
B. Long-Term Care Facility
C. Assisted-Living Center
D. Group Housing Plan
Acurrate Answer: C
6. The 75-Year-Old Man Who Has Been Hospitalized Following A Severe Case Of Pneumonia
Is Concerned About His Mounting Hospital Bill And Asks If His Medicare Coverage Will Pay For
His Care. What Would Be The Most Helpful Response By The Nurse?
A. Medicare Part C Pays 50% Of All Medical Costs For Persons Older Than 65.
B. Medicare Part B Pays Hospital Costs And Physician Fees.
C. Medicare Part A Pays For Inpatient Hospital Costs.
D. Medicare Part D Pays 80% Of The Charges Made By Physicians.
Acurrate Answer: C
