, Test Bank For Gerontologic Nursing 6th Edition - By Authors: Sue Meiner,
And Jennifer Yeager
Table Of Contents
Part I: Introduction To Gerontologic Nursing
1. Overview Of Gerontologic Nursing
2. Theories Related To Care Of The Older Adult
3. Legal And Ethical Issues
4. Assessment Of The Older Adult
Part II: Influences On Health And Illness
5. Cultural Influences
6. Family Influences
7. Socioeconomic And Environmental Influences
8. Health Promotion And Illness/Disability Prevention
Part III: Influences On Quality Of Life
9. Nutrition
10. Sleep And Activity
11. Safety
12. Sexuality And Aging
,13. Pain
14. Infection And Inflammation
Part IV: Diagnostic Studies And Pharmacologic Management
15. Laboratory And Diagnostic Tests
16. Drugs And Aging
Part V: Nursing Care Of Physiologic And Psychologic Disorders
17. Integumentary Function
18. Sensory Function
19. Cardiovascular Function
20. Respiratory Function
21. Gastrointestinal Function
22. Urinary Function
23. Musculoskeletal Function
24. Cognitive And Neurologic Function
25. Endocrine Function
Part VI: Health Care Transitions
26. Health Care Delivery Settings And Older Adults
27. Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation
28. Cancer
29. Loss And End-Of-Life Issues
, Gerontologic Nursing 6th Edition Meiner Test Bank
Chapter 01: Overview Of Gerontologic Nursing
Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. In 2010, The Revised Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice
Was Published. The Nurse Would Use These Standards To
a. Promote The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing Within The Acute Care Setting.
b. Define The Concepts And Dimensions Of Gerontologic Nursing Practice.
c. Elevate The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing.
d. Incorporate The Concepts Of Health Promotion, Health Maintenance,
Disease Prevention, And Self-Care
D
The Current Publishing Of The Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice
In 2010 Incorporates The Input Of Gerontologic Nurses From Across The United States
And Includes Comprehensive Concepts And Dimensions Important To Those Practicing
Gerontologic Nursing. It Was Not Intended To Promote Gerontologic Nursing Practice
Within Acute Care Settings, Define Concepts Or Dimensions Of Gerontologic Nursing
Practice, Or Elevate The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing.
DIF: Remembering OBJ: 1-1 TOPIC:
N/A MSC: Safe And Effective Care Environment
2. When Attempting To Minimize The Effect Of Ageism On The Practice Of Nursing Older
Adults, A Nurse Needs To First ;
a. Recognize That Nurses Must Act As Advocates For Aging Patients.
b. Accept That This Population Represents A Substantial Portion Of Those
Requiring Nursing Care.
c. Self-Reflect And Formulate One’s Personal View Of Aging And The Older Patient.
d. Recognize Ageism As A Form Of Bigotry Shared By Many Americans.
ANS CORRECT:C
Ageism Is An Ever-Increasing Prejudicial View Of The Effects Of The Aging Process And
Of The Older Population As A Whole. With Nurses Being Members Of A Society Holding
Such Views, It Is Critical That The Individual Nurse Self-Reflects On Personal Feelings
And Determines Whether Such Feelings Will Affect The Nursing Care That He Or She
Provides To The Aging Patient. Acting As An Advocate Is An Important Nursing Role In
All Settings. Simply Accepting A Fact Does Not Help End Ageism, Nor Does Recognizing
Ageism As A Form Of Bigotry.
DIF: Applying OBJ: 1-6 TOPIC: Integrated Process: Teaching-
Learning MSC: Safe And Effective Care Environment
3. The Nurse Planning Care For An Older Adult Who Has Recently Been Diagnosed With
Rheumatoid Arthritis Views The Priority Criterion For Continued Independence To Be The
Patient’s
a. Age.
b. Financial Status.
c. Gender.
d. Functional Status.
And Jennifer Yeager
Table Of Contents
Part I: Introduction To Gerontologic Nursing
1. Overview Of Gerontologic Nursing
2. Theories Related To Care Of The Older Adult
3. Legal And Ethical Issues
4. Assessment Of The Older Adult
Part II: Influences On Health And Illness
5. Cultural Influences
6. Family Influences
7. Socioeconomic And Environmental Influences
8. Health Promotion And Illness/Disability Prevention
Part III: Influences On Quality Of Life
9. Nutrition
10. Sleep And Activity
11. Safety
12. Sexuality And Aging
,13. Pain
14. Infection And Inflammation
Part IV: Diagnostic Studies And Pharmacologic Management
15. Laboratory And Diagnostic Tests
16. Drugs And Aging
Part V: Nursing Care Of Physiologic And Psychologic Disorders
17. Integumentary Function
18. Sensory Function
19. Cardiovascular Function
20. Respiratory Function
21. Gastrointestinal Function
22. Urinary Function
23. Musculoskeletal Function
24. Cognitive And Neurologic Function
25. Endocrine Function
Part VI: Health Care Transitions
26. Health Care Delivery Settings And Older Adults
27. Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation
28. Cancer
29. Loss And End-Of-Life Issues
, Gerontologic Nursing 6th Edition Meiner Test Bank
Chapter 01: Overview Of Gerontologic Nursing
Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. In 2010, The Revised Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice
Was Published. The Nurse Would Use These Standards To
a. Promote The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing Within The Acute Care Setting.
b. Define The Concepts And Dimensions Of Gerontologic Nursing Practice.
c. Elevate The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing.
d. Incorporate The Concepts Of Health Promotion, Health Maintenance,
Disease Prevention, And Self-Care
D
The Current Publishing Of The Standards And Scope Of Gerontological Nursing Practice
In 2010 Incorporates The Input Of Gerontologic Nurses From Across The United States
And Includes Comprehensive Concepts And Dimensions Important To Those Practicing
Gerontologic Nursing. It Was Not Intended To Promote Gerontologic Nursing Practice
Within Acute Care Settings, Define Concepts Or Dimensions Of Gerontologic Nursing
Practice, Or Elevate The Practice Of Gerontologic Nursing.
DIF: Remembering OBJ: 1-1 TOPIC:
N/A MSC: Safe And Effective Care Environment
2. When Attempting To Minimize The Effect Of Ageism On The Practice Of Nursing Older
Adults, A Nurse Needs To First ;
a. Recognize That Nurses Must Act As Advocates For Aging Patients.
b. Accept That This Population Represents A Substantial Portion Of Those
Requiring Nursing Care.
c. Self-Reflect And Formulate One’s Personal View Of Aging And The Older Patient.
d. Recognize Ageism As A Form Of Bigotry Shared By Many Americans.
ANS CORRECT:C
Ageism Is An Ever-Increasing Prejudicial View Of The Effects Of The Aging Process And
Of The Older Population As A Whole. With Nurses Being Members Of A Society Holding
Such Views, It Is Critical That The Individual Nurse Self-Reflects On Personal Feelings
And Determines Whether Such Feelings Will Affect The Nursing Care That He Or She
Provides To The Aging Patient. Acting As An Advocate Is An Important Nursing Role In
All Settings. Simply Accepting A Fact Does Not Help End Ageism, Nor Does Recognizing
Ageism As A Form Of Bigotry.
DIF: Applying OBJ: 1-6 TOPIC: Integrated Process: Teaching-
Learning MSC: Safe And Effective Care Environment
3. The Nurse Planning Care For An Older Adult Who Has Recently Been Diagnosed With
Rheumatoid Arthritis Views The Priority Criterion For Continued Independence To Be The
Patient’s
a. Age.
b. Financial Status.
c. Gender.
d. Functional Status.
