The Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing 10th North American Edition by Charlotte Eliopoulos is an essential resource designed to complement the textbook and aid nursing students and instructors in the study and practice of gerontological nursing. This edition has been meticulously developed to ali...
Test Bank for Gerontological Nursing 10th North American
Edition by Charlotte Eliopoulos
,CH 1 The Aging Population
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The professional nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at
the older adult because:
a. disability was viewed as unavoidable.
b. complications from disease increased mortality.
c. older adults needs are similar to those of all adults.
d. preventive health care practices increased longevity.
CORRECT CHOICE✔✔ D
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people
live longer.
COMPLEXITY- CL-: Comprehension SOURCE- 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
2. The professional nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term
aged refers to persons who are:
a. 55 to 64 years of age.
b. 65 to 74 years of age.
c. 75 to 84 years of age.
d. 85 and older.
CORRECT CHOICE✔✔ C
,The term aged refers to persons who are 75 to 84 years of age.
OBJ: 1 TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
3. The professional nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:
a. discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age.
b. fear aging.
c. be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging.
d. focus on resources for the older adult.
CORRECT CHOICE✔✔ A
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons solely
on the basis of age and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the older adult.
4. The professional nurse points out that the most beneficial legislation that has influenced
health care for theolder adult is:
a. Medicare and Medicaid.
b. elimination of the mandatory retirement age.
c. the Americans with Disabilities Act.
d. the Drug Benefit Program.
CORRECT CHOICE✔✔ A
, The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is Medicare and Medicaid.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller TopNursingSolution. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $16.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
