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Ch 6 Geronotological Eliopoulos ExamQuestions and Answers
Prior to the beginning of a gerontological nursing course, a nursing student questions
why the course is not classified as geriatric nursing. How can the instructor best
respond? - Answers -A) "Gerontological nursing implies health promotion activities that
can accompany aging, not solely nursing care of the sick."
Which of the following facts best accounts for the complexity of gerontological nursing?
- Answers -B) Multiple health conditions often coexist in older adults and symptoms are
often atypical.
Nurse L works on an acute care for elders (ACE) unit of a county hospital. Which of the
following sources should the nurse utilize as standards for practice? Select all that
apply. - Answers -A) The American Nurses Association (ANA) standards
B) The Joint Commission
C) Hospital-specific standards of practice
D) State and federal regulations
All of the listed sources are valid
Which of the following nursing actions by a gerontological nurse best exemplifies the
role of "advocate"? - Answers -D) Teaching an older adult how to best deal with a
daughter who is attempting to gain power of attorney prematurely.
Which of the following sources is the most justifiable foundation for the future of
gerontological nursing? - Answers -B) Gerontological nursing research
Which of these nursing actions is most likely to be effective in reconciling the costs of
care with the need for quality care? - Answers -D) Enlisting the help of family, friends,
and neighbors in the care of older adults.
Which of the following events is noted to have marked the beginning of the nursing
profession's interest in the care of the aged? - Answers -A) Articles on the care of the
elderly published in the American Journal of Nursing
As compared with a geriatric nurse, on what does the gerontological nurse place greater
emphasis? - Answers -A) Promotion of wellness and quality of life throughout the life
span
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