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Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition Eliopoulos Test Bank
ISBN-13:9781975161002
Table of Contents
UNIT 1 The Aging Experience
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Chapter 2 Theories of Aging
Chapter 3 Diversity
Chapter 4 Life Transitions and Story
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes
UNIT 2 Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
UNIT 3 Health Promotion
Chapter 11 Nutrition and Hydration
Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest
Chapter 13 Comfort and Pain Management
Chapter 14 Safety
Chapter 15 Safe Medication Use
,UNIT 4 Geriatric Care Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition
Chapter 16 Respiration
Eliopoulos Test Bank
Chapter 17 Circulation
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Chapter 18 Digestion and Bowel Elimination
Chapter 19 Urinary Elimination Test Bank
Chapter 20 Reproductive System Health MULTIPLE CHOICE
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Chapter 21 Mobility
1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older adult
Chapter 22 Neurologic Function because:
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Chapter 23 Vision and Hearing
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a. disability was viewed as unavoidable.
Chapter 24 Endocrine Function b. complications from disease increased mortality.
pr
c. older adults needs are similar to those of all adults.
Chapter 25 Skin Health
d. preventive health care practices increased longevity.
st
Chapter 26 Cancer
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Chapter 27 Mental Health Disorders ANS: D
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Chapter 28 Delirium and Dementia Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people
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Chapter 29 Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions live longer.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
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UNIT 5 Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
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Chapter 30 Spirituality
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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Chapter 31 Sexuality and Intimacy
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Chapter 32 Rehabilitative and Restorative Care 2. The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term aged refers to
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Chapter 33 Acute Care persons who are:
Chapter 34 Long-Term Care a. 55 to 64 years of age.
b. 65 to 74 years of age.
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving
c. 75 to 84 years of age.
Chapter 36 End-of-Life Care d. 85 and older.
ANS: C
,The term aged refers to persons who are 75 to 84 years of age. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 16 OBJ: 6
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2, Table 1-1 OBJ: 1 TOP: Legislation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development 5. The nurse clarifies that a housing option for the older adult that offers the privacy of an
apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services is the:
3. The nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:
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om
a. government-subsidized housing.
a. discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age. b. long-term care facility.
b. fear aging.
.c
.c
c. assisted-living center.
c. be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging. d. group housing plan.
ep
ep
d. focus on resources for the older adult. pr
ANS: C
pr
ANS: A
st
st
Assisted-living arrangements offer the privacy of an apartment or condominium with meals
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons solely
te
te
prepared and served, limited medical care, and a variety of personal services.
on the basis of age and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the older adult.
ng
ng
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 14 OBJ: 9
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 5 OBJ: 3
si
si
TOP: Housing Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
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TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
yn
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MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
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.m
6. The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is
4. The nurse points out that the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the concerned about his mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his
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older adult is: care. The nurses most helpful response is Yes. Medicare:
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a. Medicare and Medicaid.
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a. pays 100% of all medical costs for persons older than 65.
b. elimination of the mandatory retirement age. b. Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees.
c. the Americans with Disabilities Act. c. Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs.
d. the Drug Benefit Program. d. Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians.
ANS: A ANS: C
The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A pays inpatient hospital costs, Part B pays 80% of physicians charges, and Part D
helps defray prescription drug costs.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 16 OBJ: 6 Loss of independence and control is a significant issue for the older adult. Some residents will
exercise whatever control they may retain.
TOP: Medicare Provisions KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 21 OBJ: 11
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
TOP: Loss of Independence KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
7. 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. The nurses most MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
informative response is:
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om
9. The nurse clarifies that the conditions of a living will go into effect when:
a. Advance directives indicate the degree of intervention desired by the patient.
a. the patient declares that desire in writing.
.c
.c
b. A Do Not Resuscitate document signed by the patient transfers authority to the next
of kin. b. a family member indicates the desire for curative therapy to cease.
ep
ep
c. A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-making authority for c. two physicians agree in writing that the criteria in the living will have been met.
health care to a designated person. d. the physician and a family member agree that the criteria in the living will have
pr
pr
d. A living will transfers authority to the physician. been met.
st
st
ANS: C ANS: C
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ng
ng
A durable power of attorney for health care transfers the authority for decision making to a Two physicians must agree in writing that the criteria of the living will have been met before the
designated person. document can go into effect.
si
si
ur
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 19 OBJ: 11 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 19 OBJ: 11
yn
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TOP: Advance Directives KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation TOP: Living Wills KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
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MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
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8. The daughter of a resident in a long-term care facility is frustrated with her 80-year-old 10. In the 1980s, Medicare initiated a program of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) to reduce
mothers refusal to eat. The nurse explains that the refusal to eat is a behavior that is an: hospital costs by:
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a. effort to maintain a portion of independence and self direction. a. classifying various diagnoses as ineligible for hospitalization.
b. indication of approaching Alzheimer disease. b. allotting a set amount of hospital days and prospective payment on the basis of the
c. effort to gain attention. admitting diagnosis.
d. indication of the dislike of the institutional food. c. specifying particular physicians to treat specified diagnoses.
d. using frequency of a particular diagnosis to set a payment schedule.
ANS: A
ANS: B
Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition Eliopoulos Test Bank
ISBN-13:9781975161002
Table of Contents
UNIT 1 The Aging Experience
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Chapter 2 Theories of Aging
Chapter 3 Diversity
Chapter 4 Life Transitions and Story
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes
UNIT 2 Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
UNIT 3 Health Promotion
Chapter 11 Nutrition and Hydration
Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest
Chapter 13 Comfort and Pain Management
Chapter 14 Safety
Chapter 15 Safe Medication Use
,UNIT 4 Geriatric Care Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition
Chapter 16 Respiration
Eliopoulos Test Bank
Chapter 17 Circulation
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Chapter 18 Digestion and Bowel Elimination
Chapter 19 Urinary Elimination Test Bank
Chapter 20 Reproductive System Health MULTIPLE CHOICE
om
Chapter 21 Mobility
1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older adult
Chapter 22 Neurologic Function because:
.c
Chapter 23 Vision and Hearing
ep
a. disability was viewed as unavoidable.
Chapter 24 Endocrine Function b. complications from disease increased mortality.
pr
c. older adults needs are similar to those of all adults.
Chapter 25 Skin Health
d. preventive health care practices increased longevity.
st
Chapter 26 Cancer
te
Chapter 27 Mental Health Disorders ANS: D
ng
Chapter 28 Delirium and Dementia Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people
si
Chapter 29 Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions live longer.
ur
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
yn
UNIT 5 Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
.m
Chapter 30 Spirituality
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
w
Chapter 31 Sexuality and Intimacy
w
Chapter 32 Rehabilitative and Restorative Care 2. The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term aged refers to
w
Chapter 33 Acute Care persons who are:
Chapter 34 Long-Term Care a. 55 to 64 years of age.
b. 65 to 74 years of age.
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving
c. 75 to 84 years of age.
Chapter 36 End-of-Life Care d. 85 and older.
ANS: C
,The term aged refers to persons who are 75 to 84 years of age. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 16 OBJ: 6
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2, Table 1-1 OBJ: 1 TOP: Legislation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development 5. The nurse clarifies that a housing option for the older adult that offers the privacy of an
apartment with restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services is the:
3. The nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:
om
om
a. government-subsidized housing.
a. discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age. b. long-term care facility.
b. fear aging.
.c
.c
c. assisted-living center.
c. be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging. d. group housing plan.
ep
ep
d. focus on resources for the older adult. pr
ANS: C
pr
ANS: A
st
st
Assisted-living arrangements offer the privacy of an apartment or condominium with meals
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons solely
te
te
prepared and served, limited medical care, and a variety of personal services.
on the basis of age and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the older adult.
ng
ng
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 14 OBJ: 9
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 5 OBJ: 3
si
si
TOP: Housing Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
ur
ur
TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
yn
yn
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
.m
.m
6. The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is
4. The nurse points out that the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the concerned about his mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his
w
w
older adult is: care. The nurses most helpful response is Yes. Medicare:
w
w
a. Medicare and Medicaid.
w
w
a. pays 100% of all medical costs for persons older than 65.
b. elimination of the mandatory retirement age. b. Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees.
c. the Americans with Disabilities Act. c. Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs.
d. the Drug Benefit Program. d. Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians.
ANS: A ANS: C
The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A pays inpatient hospital costs, Part B pays 80% of physicians charges, and Part D
helps defray prescription drug costs.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 16 OBJ: 6 Loss of independence and control is a significant issue for the older adult. Some residents will
exercise whatever control they may retain.
TOP: Medicare Provisions KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 21 OBJ: 11
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
TOP: Loss of Independence KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
7. 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. The nurses most MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
informative response is:
om
om
9. The nurse clarifies that the conditions of a living will go into effect when:
a. Advance directives indicate the degree of intervention desired by the patient.
a. the patient declares that desire in writing.
.c
.c
b. A Do Not Resuscitate document signed by the patient transfers authority to the next
of kin. b. a family member indicates the desire for curative therapy to cease.
ep
ep
c. A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-making authority for c. two physicians agree in writing that the criteria in the living will have been met.
health care to a designated person. d. the physician and a family member agree that the criteria in the living will have
pr
pr
d. A living will transfers authority to the physician. been met.
st
st
ANS: C ANS: C
te
te
ng
ng
A durable power of attorney for health care transfers the authority for decision making to a Two physicians must agree in writing that the criteria of the living will have been met before the
designated person. document can go into effect.
si
si
ur
ur
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 19 OBJ: 11 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 19 OBJ: 11
yn
yn
TOP: Advance Directives KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation TOP: Living Wills KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
.m
.m
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
w
w
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w
8. The daughter of a resident in a long-term care facility is frustrated with her 80-year-old 10. In the 1980s, Medicare initiated a program of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) to reduce
mothers refusal to eat. The nurse explains that the refusal to eat is a behavior that is an: hospital costs by:
w
w
a. effort to maintain a portion of independence and self direction. a. classifying various diagnoses as ineligible for hospitalization.
b. indication of approaching Alzheimer disease. b. allotting a set amount of hospital days and prospective payment on the basis of the
c. effort to gain attention. admitting diagnosis.
d. indication of the dislike of the institutional food. c. specifying particular physicians to treat specified diagnoses.
d. using frequency of a particular diagnosis to set a payment schedule.
ANS: A
ANS: B
