TEST BANK for Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics: A
Case-Based Approach 7th Edition by Gregg A.
Warshaw & Richard J. Ham | COMPLETE CHAPTERS 1-
54 WITH RATIONALES| A+ GRADE
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Chapter 1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults
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.
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b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice. c.
elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing.
incorporate suggested interventions from others who practice gerontologic nursing. ACCURATE
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: msc: 2 OBJ: 1-1 TOP: N/A MSC: Safe and Effective Care
2. When attempting to minimize the effect of ageism on the practice of nursing older adults, a nurse needs
recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging patients.
d.
ANSWER: D
Environment
to first:
a.
b. accept that this population represents a substantial portion of those requiring nursing care.
c. self-reflect and formulate ones personal view of aging and the older patient.
d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many Americans. ACCURATE ANSWER: C
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