TEST BANK FOR Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition
by PATRICIA A. WILLIAMS, Chapters 1- 20
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,Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition Williams Test Bank
Chapter 01: Trends and Issues
Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition
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.>>
Correct Answer D
2. To what age group does the term “aged” apply?
a. 55–64 years ofage
b. 65–74 years of age
c. 75–84 years of age
d. 85and older Correct Answer: C
3. 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 Correct Answer: A
4. 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 CORRECT ANSWER: C
5. 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. CORRECT ANSWER: C
6. The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with
terminal cancer asks which documents are required to allow
her to make health care decisions for her parent. Which
response would provide the most accurate information to the
daughter?
by PATRICIA A. WILLIAMS, Chapters 1- 20
Questions and Answers Latest Versions Top Rated
,Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition Williams Test Bank
Chapter 01: Trends and Issues
Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition
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.>>
Correct Answer D
2. To what age group does the term “aged” apply?
a. 55–64 years ofage
b. 65–74 years of age
c. 75–84 years of age
d. 85and older Correct Answer: C
3. 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 Correct Answer: A
4. 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 CORRECT ANSWER: C
5. 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. CORRECT ANSWER: C
6. The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with
terminal cancer asks which documents are required to allow
her to make health care decisions for her parent. Which
response would provide the most accurate information to the
daughter?
