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TEST BANK Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition TouhyChapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. b. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill. c. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease. d. Nursing interventions can help emp...

Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Miller 8th Edition Test Bank Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Miller 8th Edition Test Bank Answer Key at end of every chapter Page 2 his diagnosis.î ìWe need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful life in spite of Age attribution ìDo you feel like you actively engage with life?î 1. The nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate...

TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit 1. Thriving in Old Age 1.What Does it Mean to Age Successfully? 2.Mid-range Theory of Successful Aging 3.Understanding Older Adults: US and Global Perspectives 4.Opportunities and Challenges of Growing Old 5.An Evidence-Based Team Approach to Optimal Wellness 6.Engaging Older Adults as Partners in Their Care Unit 2. Optimizing Physical Health & Functioning 7.Health Priorities for the Older Adult 8.Challenges to Physical Health 9.Assessing the Older Adult: What'...

The fastest growing age group is A. 65-74 - young old B. 75-84 - middle old C. 85-99 - old old D. 100 years of age or older - elite old correct answersC- 85 to 99 years of age, considered the old old, or the frail old Myths and misconceptions about aging lead to misconceptions that can result in errors in the assessment. What is the term for this negative attitude? A. Bias B. Ageism C. Discrimination D. Prejudice correct answersB - Ageism Ageism is characterized by A. Denia...

1. Dismissing an older person's account of their physical aches and pains by saying "What do you expect for someone your age?" is a form of a. ageism. b. gerontology. c. life-span perspective. d. age effects. ANSWER: a REFERENCES: Perspectives on Adult Development and Aging LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ADaA.CAVA.15.01.01 - What is gerontology? How does ageism relate to stereotypes in aging? KEYWORDS: Applied 2. The cohort of individuals born between the years 1946 and 1964 are, on average, ...

EBERSOLE AND HESS’ GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING AND HEALTHY AGING 5th EDITION TOUHY TEST BANK WITH ALL CHAPTERS INCLUDED 2024/2025. Chapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging Touhy & Jett: Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. b. Wellness is not a real...

Test Bank Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition by Theris A. Touhy, and Kathleen F Jet Chapter 1-28. An older adult who is a traditional Chinese man has a blood pressure of 80/54 mm Hg and refuses to remain in the bed. Which intervention should the nurse use to promote and maintain his health? a. Have the health care provider speak to him. b. Use principles of the holistic health system. c. Ask about his perceptions and treatment ideas. Ebersole and Hess'...

TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGIC NURSING 6TH EDITION BY MEINER ALL CHAPTERS Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 5th 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 ge...

NACE PN TO RN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED To evaluate a client's reason for seeking care, the nurse performs deep palpation. The purpose of deep palpation is to assess which of the following? Correct Answer: Organs The purpose of deep palpation, in which the nurse indents the client's skin approximately 1-1/2", is to assess underlying organs and structures such as the kidneys and spleen. Skin turgor, hydration, and temperature can be assessed using light touch or light palpation. A...

Test Bank Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Miller 9th Edition Table of Contents Chapter 1 Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness ....................................................... 2 Chapter 2 Addressing Diversity of Older Adults............................................................................ 13 Chapter 3 Applying a Nursing Model for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults .............................. 25 Chapter 4 Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Well ..................