TEST BANK FOR BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING 7TH EDITION BY PATRICIA A. WILLIAMS ALL CHAPTERS COVERED (CHAPTER 1-20)

b. Skilled care facility c. Subacute care facility d. Assisted-living residence ANS: B 12. The 80-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke is being sent to a skilled care facility. She is concerned about the expense. The nurse can decrease anxiety by explaining that Medicare will cover extended-care facility costs for what period of time? a. A period of 30 days b. A period of 45 days for physical therapy c. A period of 100 days for needed skilled care d. Until she is able to be discharged home ANS: C 13. Which senior citizen political action group uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests of older adults? a. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) b. National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSC) c. National Alliance of Senior Citizens (NASC) d. Gray Panthers ANS: A 14. Which caregiver could be found guilty of elder abuse? a. A daughter who uses her mother’s Social Security money to purchase her mother’s medication b. A son who puts an alarm on the front door to prevent his mother from wandering out of the house c. A wife who allows her mentally competent husband to refuse to take a bath for a week d. A son who uses his mother’s checking account funds to purchase alcohol for himself ANS: D 15. What is the most frequent response to elder abuse by the abused older adult? a. Anger b. Physical retaliation c. Notification of authorities d. Nothing at all ANS: D 16. What reason is often stated by nurses today for not seeking careers in gerontology? a. The physical work is too difficult. b. Their technical skills are not used. c. There is too much challenge. d. There are limited options for employment. ANS: B .. 17. “Baby boomers” is a term used to classify which of the following persons? a. Those who entered school in 1945 b. Those who served in the military in World War II c. Those who were born between 1946 and 1964 d. Those who were eligible for Social Security benefits in 2000 ANS: C 18. What type of abuse is demonstrated by restraining an older adult in a recliner? a. Physical abuse b. Neglect c. Emotional abuse d. Self-neglect ANS: A 19. Which type of elder abuse is demonstrated by the nonprovision of medical care? a. Physical abuse b. Neglect c. Emotional abuse d. Self-neglect ANS: B 20. Which type of elder abuse is demonstrated by a health care worker telling a nursing home resident she will be left without a call light if she continues to use it excessively. a. Physical abuse b. Neglect c. Emotional abuse d. Self-neglect ANS: C MULTIPLE RESPONSE 1. The nurse is aware that a person’s attitude about aging is influenced mainly by his or her . (Select all that apply.) a. life experiences b. income level c. level of education d. current age e. occupation ANS: A, D 2. Gerontology encompasses application to a. appropriate housing b. health care c. public education d. business ventures