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Test Bank Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition
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by Theris A. Touhy, and Kathleen F Jet
| All Chapters (1-28) | Expert Verified Answers | Grade A+
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Chapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging
Touhy & Jett: Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s
wellness?
a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions.
b. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill.
c. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease.
d. Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness.
ANSWER: D
Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness; a nurse can foster
wellness in his or her clients. Wellness is defined by the individual and is multidimensional. It is not just the
absence of disease. A wellness perspective is based on the belief that every person has an optimal level of
health independent of his or her situation or functional level. Even in the presence of chronic illness or while
dying, a movement toward wellness is possible if emphasis of care is placed on the promotion of well-being in
a supportive environment.
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: p. 7 TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis MSC: Health Promotion and
Maintenance
2. In differentiating between heNalUthRaSndIwNeGllnTeBss.inChOeMalth care, which of the following
statements is true?
a. Health is a broad term encompassing attitudes and behaviors.
b. The concept of illness prevention was never considered by previous generations.
c. Wellness and self-actualization develop through learning and growth.
d. Wellness is impossible when one’s health is compromised.
ANSWER: A
Health is a broad term that encompasses attitudes and behaviors; holistically, health includes wellness, which
involves one’s whole being. The concept of illness prevention was never considered by previous generations;
throughout history, basic self-care requirements have been recognized. Wellness and self-actualization
develop through learning and growth—as basic needs are met, higher level needs can be satisfied in turn,
with ever-deepening richness to life. Wellness is possible when one’s health is compromised—even with
chronic illness, with multiple disabilities, or in dying, movement toward a higher level of wellness is possible.
PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: p. 7 TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation MSC: Health Promotion
and Maintenance
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3. Which racial or ethnic group has the highest life expectancy in the United States?
a. Native Americans
b. African Americans
c. Hispanic Americans
d. Asian and Pacific Island Americans
Chapter 02: Cross-Cultural Caring and Aging
Touhy & Jett: Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is a true statement about differing health belief systems?
a. Personalistic or magicoreligious beliefs have been superseded in Western minds by biomedical
principles.
b. In most cultures, older adults are likely to treat themselves using traditional methods before turning
to biomedical professionals.
c. Ayurvedic medicine is another name for traditional Chinese medicine.
d. The belief that health depends on maintaining a balance among opposite qualities is characteristic of
a magicoreligious belief system.
ANSWER: B
Older adults in most cultures usually have had experience with traditional methods that have worked as well
as expected. After these treatments fail, older adults turn to the formal health care system. Even in the United
States, it is common for older adults to pray for cures or wonder what they did to incur an illness as
punishment. The Ayurvedic system is a naturalistic health belief system practiced in India and in some
neighboring countries. This belief is characteristic of a holistic or naturalistic approach.
PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: p. 16-17
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. Which of the following consiNdeUrRatiSonIsNisGmToBst.liCkOelMy to be true when working with an
interpreter?
a. An interpreter is never needed if the nurse speaks the same language as the patient.
b. When working with interpreters, the nurse can use technical terms or metaphors.
c. A patient’s young granddaughter who speaks fluent English would make the best interpreter because
she is familiar with and loves the patient.
d. The nurse should face the patient rather than the interpreter.
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ANSWER: D
The nurse should face the patient rather than the interpreter is a true statement; the intent is to converse
with the patient, not with a third party about the patient. Many reasons may prevent the patient from
speaking directly to a nurse. Technical terms and metaphors may be difficult or impossible to translate.
Cultural restrictions may prevent some topics from being spoken of to a grandparent or child.
PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: p. 18-19
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Safe, Effective Care Environment
3. An older adult who is a traditional Chinese man has a blood pressure of 80/54 mm Hg and refuses to
remain in the bed. Which intervention should the nurse use to promote and maintain his health?
a. Have the health care provider speak to him.
b. Use principles of the holistic health system.
c. Ask about his perceptions and treatment ideas.
d. Consult with a practitioner of Chinese medicine.
ANSWER: C
Using the LEARN model (listen with sympathy to the patient’s perception of the problem, explain your
perception of the problem, acknowledge the differences and similarities, recommend treatment, and
negotiate agreement), the nurse gathers information from the patient about cultural beliefs concerning health
care and avoids stereotyping the patient. In the assessment, the nurse determines what the patient believes
about caregiving, decision making, treatment, and other pertinent health-related information. Speaking with
the health care provider is premature until the assessment is complete. Unless he accepts the beliefs,
principles of the holistic health system can be potentially unsuitable and insulting for this patient. Unless he
accepts the treatments, consulting with a practitioner of Chinese medicine can also be unsuitable and
insulting for this patient.
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: p. 18
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
4. Which action should the nurse take when addressing older adults?
a. Speak in an exaggerated pitch.
b. Use a lower quality of speech.
c. Use endearing terms such as “honey.”
d. Speak clearly.
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Test Bank Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition
(LATEST UPDATE)
by Theris A. Touhy, and Kathleen F Jet
| All Chapters (1-28) | Expert Verified Answers | Grade A+
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Chapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging
Touhy & Jett: Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s
wellness?
a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions.
b. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill.
c. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease.
d. Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness.
ANSWER: D
Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness; a nurse can foster
wellness in his or her clients. Wellness is defined by the individual and is multidimensional. It is not just the
absence of disease. A wellness perspective is based on the belief that every person has an optimal level of
health independent of his or her situation or functional level. Even in the presence of chronic illness or while
dying, a movement toward wellness is possible if emphasis of care is placed on the promotion of well-being in
a supportive environment.
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: p. 7 TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis MSC: Health Promotion and
Maintenance
2. In differentiating between heNalUthRaSndIwNeGllnTeBss.inChOeMalth care, which of the following
statements is true?
a. Health is a broad term encompassing attitudes and behaviors.
b. The concept of illness prevention was never considered by previous generations.
c. Wellness and self-actualization develop through learning and growth.
d. Wellness is impossible when one’s health is compromised.
ANSWER: A
Health is a broad term that encompasses attitudes and behaviors; holistically, health includes wellness, which
involves one’s whole being. The concept of illness prevention was never considered by previous generations;
throughout history, basic self-care requirements have been recognized. Wellness and self-actualization
develop through learning and growth—as basic needs are met, higher level needs can be satisfied in turn,
with ever-deepening richness to life. Wellness is possible when one’s health is compromised—even with
chronic illness, with multiple disabilities, or in dying, movement toward a higher level of wellness is possible.
PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: p. 7 TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation MSC: Health Promotion
and Maintenance
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3. Which racial or ethnic group has the highest life expectancy in the United States?
a. Native Americans
b. African Americans
c. Hispanic Americans
d. Asian and Pacific Island Americans
Chapter 02: Cross-Cultural Caring and Aging
Touhy & Jett: Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is a true statement about differing health belief systems?
a. Personalistic or magicoreligious beliefs have been superseded in Western minds by biomedical
principles.
b. In most cultures, older adults are likely to treat themselves using traditional methods before turning
to biomedical professionals.
c. Ayurvedic medicine is another name for traditional Chinese medicine.
d. The belief that health depends on maintaining a balance among opposite qualities is characteristic of
a magicoreligious belief system.
ANSWER: B
Older adults in most cultures usually have had experience with traditional methods that have worked as well
as expected. After these treatments fail, older adults turn to the formal health care system. Even in the United
States, it is common for older adults to pray for cures or wonder what they did to incur an illness as
punishment. The Ayurvedic system is a naturalistic health belief system practiced in India and in some
neighboring countries. This belief is characteristic of a holistic or naturalistic approach.
PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: p. 16-17
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. Which of the following consiNdeUrRatiSonIsNisGmToBst.liCkOelMy to be true when working with an
interpreter?
a. An interpreter is never needed if the nurse speaks the same language as the patient.
b. When working with interpreters, the nurse can use technical terms or metaphors.
c. A patient’s young granddaughter who speaks fluent English would make the best interpreter because
she is familiar with and loves the patient.
d. The nurse should face the patient rather than the interpreter.
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ANSWER: D
The nurse should face the patient rather than the interpreter is a true statement; the intent is to converse
with the patient, not with a third party about the patient. Many reasons may prevent the patient from
speaking directly to a nurse. Technical terms and metaphors may be difficult or impossible to translate.
Cultural restrictions may prevent some topics from being spoken of to a grandparent or child.
PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: p. 18-19
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Safe, Effective Care Environment
3. An older adult who is a traditional Chinese man has a blood pressure of 80/54 mm Hg and refuses to
remain in the bed. Which intervention should the nurse use to promote and maintain his health?
a. Have the health care provider speak to him.
b. Use principles of the holistic health system.
c. Ask about his perceptions and treatment ideas.
d. Consult with a practitioner of Chinese medicine.
ANSWER: C
Using the LEARN model (listen with sympathy to the patient’s perception of the problem, explain your
perception of the problem, acknowledge the differences and similarities, recommend treatment, and
negotiate agreement), the nurse gathers information from the patient about cultural beliefs concerning health
care and avoids stereotyping the patient. In the assessment, the nurse determines what the patient believes
about caregiving, decision making, treatment, and other pertinent health-related information. Speaking with
the health care provider is premature until the assessment is complete. Unless he accepts the beliefs,
principles of the holistic health system can be potentially unsuitable and insulting for this patient. Unless he
accepts the treatments, consulting with a practitioner of Chinese medicine can also be unsuitable and
insulting for this patient.
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: p. 18
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
4. Which action should the nurse take when addressing older adults?
a. Speak in an exaggerated pitch.
b. Use a lower quality of speech.
c. Use endearing terms such as “honey.”
d. Speak clearly.
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