Basic Geriatric nursing

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the major objection to the disengagement theory? a. The theory justifies ageism. b. The theory addresses the diversity of older adults. c. The theory does not clarify the aging process. d. The theory diminishes the self-esteem of the older adult. ANS: A The disengagement theory seems to justify ageism by proposing that there is a mutual desire between the community and the older adult to be disengaged. According to the theory, this desire apparently d...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. 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 The AARP uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests and welfare of older adults. PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: p. 12 OBJ: 7 TOP: Political Action Groups KEY: Nursing ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The 93-year-old woman with chronic back pain is found crying. When the nurse approaches, the patient says, “I know you can’t do anything more, but I hurt so bad.” Which nursing intervention would be most effective? a. Bring pain medication when it is time for it. b. Assure the patient that the pain medication will take effect soon. c. Touch the patient’s arm and sit quietly without speaking. d. Distract the patient by offering a sip of water. ANS: C U...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The 78-year-old patient asks the nurse when the shingles vaccination should be given. Which response by the nurse is accurate? a. 1 dose now b. 1 dose every year c. 1 dose now, and another dose in 2 to 6 months d. 1 dose now, and another dose the year after the 1st dose ANS: C The shingles vaccination should be given with one dose now, and the other dose in 2 to 6 months. PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: p 81 OBJ: 1 TOP: Shingles Vaccine KEY: ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the pathophysiology of emphysema? a. Constriction of the bronchial tree, excessive mucus, and nonproductive cough b. Calcification of the alveoli and a dry cough c. Overinflation of the alveoli, making them ineffective for gas exchange d. Inflammation of the trachea and bronchioles, excessive mucus, and productive cough ANS: C Emphysema causes overinflation of the nonelastic alveoli, which disallows gas exchange in the affected alveoli and results in ...

Basic Geriatric Nursing

Basic Geriatric Nursing

Basic Geriatric Nursing

Test Bank For Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th Edition by Patricia A. Williams Chapter 1-20 | Complete Guide

TEST BANK BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING 7th EDITION BY WILLIAMS