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Test Bank Complete_ Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition, (2022) By Patricia A. Williams MSN RN CCRN (Author) All Chapters 1-20| 4 Units| Latest with Answers And Detailed Explanations
UNIT I: OVERVIEW OF AGING 3
Chapter 01: Trends And Issues 3
Chapter 02: Theories Of Aging 26
Chapter 03: Physiol...
Test Bank Complete_
Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition, (2022)
By Patricia A. Williams MSN RN CCRN (Author)
All Chapters 1-20| 4 Units| Latest with Answers And Detailed Explanations
,UNIT I: OVERVIEW OF AGING ___________________________________________________ 3
Chapter 01: Trends And Issues ________________________________________________________ 3
Chapter 02: Theories Of Aging _______________________________________________________ 26
Chapter 03: Physiologic Changes _____________________________________________________ 39
UNIT II: BASIC SKILLS FOR GERONTOLOGIC NURSING _______________________________ 62
Chapter 04: Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, And Home Health Considerations ________ 62
Chapter 05: Communicating With Older Adults _________________________________________ 82
Chapter 06: Maintaining Fluid Balance And Meeting Nutritional Needs _____________________ 105
Chapter 07: Medications And Older Adults____________________________________________ 125
Chapter 08: Health Assessment For Older Adults _______________________________________ 147
Chapter 09: Meeting Safety Needs Of Older Adults _____________________________________ 168
UNIT III: PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE OF THE ELDERLY ___________________________________ 189
Chapter 10: Cognition And Perception _______________________________________________ 189
Chapter 11: Self-Perception And Self-Concept _________________________________________ 209
Chapter 12: Roles And Relationships_________________________________________________ 226
Chapter 13: Coping And Stress______________________________________________________ 245
Chapter 14: Values And Beliefs _____________________________________________________ 265
Chapter 15: End-Of-Life Care _______________________________________________________ 274
Chapter 16: Sexuality And Aging ____________________________________________________ 296
UNIT IV: PHYSICAL CARE OF THE ELDERLY________________________________________ 313
Chapter 17: Care Of Aging Skin And Mucous Membranes ________________________________ 313
Chapter 18: Elimination ___________________________________________________________ 334
Chapter 19: Activity And Exercise ___________________________________________________ 354
Chapter 20: Sleep And Rest ________________________________________________________ 370
,UNIT I: OVERVIEW OF AGING
Chapter 01: Trends And Issues
Patricia A. Williams: Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition, (2022) Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Fact Explains The Shift Of Health Care Focus Toward The Older Adult In The
Late 1960s?
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.
ANS: D
Increased Preventive Health Care Practices, Disease Control, And Focus On Wellness
Helped People Live Longer.
A. This Is Incorrect Because The Shift Was Not Due To Disability Being Viewed As
Inevitable. Rather, It Was A Response To Improving Health Practices.
B. While Complications Did Affect Older Adults, The Focus Shifted More Toward
Preventive Care, Which Helped Increase Longevity.
C. This Is Too General, As The Needs Of Older Adults Often Require Specific Care That
Is Not The Same As That Of The General Adult Population.
PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: P. 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX:
Health Promotion And Maintenance: Growth And Development
Not: Understanding
2. To Which Age Group Does The Term “Aged” Apply?
,A. 55–64 Years Of Age
B. 65–74 Years Of Age
C. 75–84 Years Of Age
D. 85 And Older
ANS: C
The Term Aged Refers To Persons Who Are 75–84 Years Of Age.
A. This Is Incorrect As The Term "Aged" Typically Refers To Older Adults, Starting At
75.
B. This Group Is Often Classified As "Older Adults," But The Term "Aged" More
Commonly Applies To The Next, Older Cohort.
D. While This Group Is Often Referred To As The "Oldest Old," The Term "Aged"
Applies Primarily To The 75-84 Age Group.
PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: P. 2 | Table 1.1
OBJ: 1 TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion And Maintenance: Growth And Development Not:
Remembering
3. Which Is True Of Ageism?
A. It Is Discrimination Against Persons Solely On The Basis Of Age.
B. It Causes A Person To Fear Aging.
C. It Involves The Use Of Cultural Sensitivity To Address Concerns Of Aging.
D. It Focuses On Resources For The Older Adult.
ANS: 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.
B. This Is Not A Direct Definition Of Ageism, Although It May Result In Fear Or
Stereotypes.
,C. This Is The Opposite Of Ageism. Cultural Sensitivity Counters Ageism By Promoting
Respect And Understanding.
D. This Is Incorrect. Ageism Doesn't Focus On Providing Resources; It Refers To
Discriminatory Practices Or Beliefs.
PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: P. 4 OBJ: 3
TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial
Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation Not: Understanding
4. Which Legislation Has Been The Most Beneficial Legislation That Has Influenced
Health Care For The Older Adult?
A. Medicare And Medicaid
B. Elimination Of The Mandatory Retirement Age
C. The Americans With Disabilities Act
D. The Drug Benefit Program
ANS: A
The Broadest Sweeping Legislation Beneficial To The Older Adult Is Medicare And
Medicaid. The Elimination Of The Mandatory Retirement Age Does Not Apply To
Health Care. The Americans With Disabilities Act Deals With All Americans With
Disabilities, Not Just The Older Adult. The Drug Benefit Program Was Added To
Medicare, But Deals Only With Medications.
B. This Legislation Impacts Employment, Not Directly Health Care.
C. This Act Applies To All Individuals With Disabilities, Not Just Older Adults.
D. This Is Part Of Medicare, But It’s More Specific To Prescription Coverage, Not The
Broad Impact Of Medicare And Medicaid.
PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: P. 11 OBJ: 6
TOP: Legislation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX:
N/ANot: Understanding
5. Which Housing Option For The Older Adult Offers The Privacy Of An Apartment
With Restaurant-Style Meals And Some Medical And Personal Care Services?
, A. Government-Subsidized Housing
B. Long-Term Care Facility
C. Assisted-Living Center
D. Group Housing Plan
ANS: C
Assisted-Living Arrangements Offer The Privacy Of An Apartment Or Condominium
With Meals Prepared And Served, Limited Medical Care, And A Variety Of Personal
Services.
A. This Option Is Primarily Focused On Affordability And Doesn't Typically Include The
Medical And Personal Care Services Described Here.
B. Long-Term Care Facilities Usually Offer Full-Time Care And Do Not Emphasize The
Independence And Privacy Of Apartment-Style Living.
D. This Typically Involves Shared Living Spaces Without The Private Apartment Feel
And Services Described Here.
PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: P. 14 OBJ: 9
TOP: Housing Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC:
NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
Not: Remembering
6. The 75-Year-Old Man Who Has Been Hospitalized Following A Severe Case Of
Pneumonia Is Concerned About His Mounting Hospital Bill And Asks If His Medicare
Coverage Will Pay For His Care. Which Would Be The Most Helpful Response By The
Nurse?
A. Medicare Part C Pays 50% Of All Medical Costs For Persons Older Than 65.
B. Medicare Part B Pays Hospital Costs And Physician Fees.
C. Medicare Part A Pays For Inpatient Hospital Costs.
D. Medicare Part D Pays 80% Of The Charges Made By Physicians.
ANS: C
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