Basic Geriatric Nursing- Chapter 001 Trends and Issues
Complete Solution 2023/2024 VERIFIED
Intentional _____ occurs when any person deliberately plans to mistreat or harm another person.
correct answers Abuse
The most significant cohort today is the group known as the _________. correct answers Baby Boomers
Population size, distribution, and vital statistics would be included in the statistical study of human
populations known as _______. correct answers Demographics
________ is the medical specialty that deals with the physiology of aging with the diagnosis and
treatment of diseases affecting older adults. correct answers Geriatrics
Nurses are _______ of elder abuse, which means it is against the law if you suspect elder abuse and do
not report it. correct answers Mandated Reporters
______ is a passive form of abuse in which caregivers fail to provide for the needs of the older person
under their care. correct answers Neglect
______ allows the primary caregiver to have time away from the demands of care giving, thereby
decreasing stress and the risk of abuse. correct answers Respite
Which personal behavior is a demonstration of gerontophobia?
1. A 17-year-old girl decides to dye her hair a darker color
2. A 63-year-old woman takes a Caribbean cruise with a friend
3. A 43-year-old woman wears her teenage daughter's clothes
4. A 56-year-old woman buys a membership to a fitness center correct answers A 43-year-old woman
wears her teenage daughter's clothes
Several nursing students are discussing career options. Which student statement demonstrates ageism?
1. "I would work in a clinic that serves a mixture of older and younger patients"
2. "If I were to care for older patients, I would need knowledge about chronic health problems"
3. "I have always loved children. I can't wait to get a job in a pediatric hospital"
4. "Working with older adults could be rewarding, but I couldn't really use all of my skills" correct
answers Working with older adults could be rewarding, but I couldn't really use all of my skills
An older adult widow who lives alone in her own home is having difficulty with driving, grocery
shopping, cooking, and home maintenance. What type of living arrangement would be most suitable for
her?
1. Extended care facility
2. Nursing home
3. Subacute care facility
Complete Solution 2023/2024 VERIFIED
Intentional _____ occurs when any person deliberately plans to mistreat or harm another person.
correct answers Abuse
The most significant cohort today is the group known as the _________. correct answers Baby Boomers
Population size, distribution, and vital statistics would be included in the statistical study of human
populations known as _______. correct answers Demographics
________ is the medical specialty that deals with the physiology of aging with the diagnosis and
treatment of diseases affecting older adults. correct answers Geriatrics
Nurses are _______ of elder abuse, which means it is against the law if you suspect elder abuse and do
not report it. correct answers Mandated Reporters
______ is a passive form of abuse in which caregivers fail to provide for the needs of the older person
under their care. correct answers Neglect
______ allows the primary caregiver to have time away from the demands of care giving, thereby
decreasing stress and the risk of abuse. correct answers Respite
Which personal behavior is a demonstration of gerontophobia?
1. A 17-year-old girl decides to dye her hair a darker color
2. A 63-year-old woman takes a Caribbean cruise with a friend
3. A 43-year-old woman wears her teenage daughter's clothes
4. A 56-year-old woman buys a membership to a fitness center correct answers A 43-year-old woman
wears her teenage daughter's clothes
Several nursing students are discussing career options. Which student statement demonstrates ageism?
1. "I would work in a clinic that serves a mixture of older and younger patients"
2. "If I were to care for older patients, I would need knowledge about chronic health problems"
3. "I have always loved children. I can't wait to get a job in a pediatric hospital"
4. "Working with older adults could be rewarding, but I couldn't really use all of my skills" correct
answers Working with older adults could be rewarding, but I couldn't really use all of my skills
An older adult widow who lives alone in her own home is having difficulty with driving, grocery
shopping, cooking, and home maintenance. What type of living arrangement would be most suitable for
her?
1. Extended care facility
2. Nursing home
3. Subacute care facility
