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,Chapter 01: Overview ofGerontologic 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 thesestandards 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 gerontologic nursing.
d. incorporate suggested interventions from others who
practice gerontologic nursing. ANS: D
The current publishing of the Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice
in 2010 incorporates the input of gerontologic nurses from across the United States. It
was not intended to promote gerontologic nursing practice within acutecare settings,
define concepts or dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice, or elevate the practice of
gerontologic nursing. DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: Page 2 OBJ: 1-1
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2. When attempting to minimize the effect of ageism on the practice of nursing older adults,
a nurse needs to first:
,a. recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging patients.
b. accept that this population represents a substantial portion of those requiring nursing
care.
c. self-reflect and formulate one’s personal view of aging and the older patient.
d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared
by many Americans.ANS: C
Ageism is an ever-increasing prejudicial view of the effects of the aging process and of
the older population as a whole. Withnurses being members of a society holding such
views, it is critical that the individual nurse self-reflect on personal feelings and
determine whether such feelings will affect the nursing care that he or she provides to the
aging patient. Acting as an advocate is an important nursing role in all settings. Simply
accepting a fact does not help end ageism, nor does recognizing ageism as a form of
bigotry.
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3. When discussing factors that have helped to increase the number of healthy,
independent older Americans, the nurseincludes the importance of:
a. increased availability of in-home care services.
b. government support of retired citizens.
c. effective antibiotic therapies.
,d. the development of life-
extending therapies.ANS: C
The health and ultimate autonomy of older Americans has been positively impacted by
the development of antibiotics, bettersanitation, and vaccines. These public health
measures have been more instrumental in increasing the numbers of healthy,
independent older Americans than have in-home care services, government programs, or
life-extending therapies.
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4. Based on current data, when presenting an older adult’s discharge teaching plan, the nurse
includes the patient’s:
a. nonrelated caretaker.
b. paid caregiver.
c. family member.
d. intuitional representative.
,ANS: C
Less than 4% of older adults live in a formal health care environment. The majority of
the geriatric population lives at homeor with family members.
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5. The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been diagnosed with
rheumatoid arthritis views the prioritycriterion for continued independence to be the
patient’s:
a. age.
b. financial status.
c. gender.
d. functional
status.ANS: D
Maintaining the functional status of older adults may avert the onset of physical
frailty and cognitive impairment, twoconditions that increase the likelihood of
institutionalization.
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6. A nurse working with the older adult population is most likely to assess a need for a
financial social service’s referral for a(n):
,a. white male.
b. black female.
c. Hispanic male.
d. Asian American
female.ANS: B
The poverty rate among older black women is substantially higher than that seen
among males or females of other ethnicgroups. White males had the least poverty.
DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-4
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7. Which of the following statements made by a nurse preparing to complete a health
assessment and history on an olderpatient reflects an understanding of the general
health status of this population?
a. “I’ll need to document well regarding the medications the patient is currently
prescribed.”
b. “I would like to understand how supportive the patient’s family members are.”
c. “Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic health care issues.”
d. “It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees
herself as being healthy.”ANS: D
It is a misconception that old age is synonymous with disease and illness. The nurse
should always determine the patient’s sense of wellness and independence when
conducting a health and history assessment. An assessment of medication use and family
,support is important for any patient. Many older adults do have chronic health
conditions, but their perception is moreimportant than a single number.
DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-4
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Health Promotion
8. The nurse is caring for an older adult who has been admitted to an acute care hospital
for treatment of a fractured femur. The family expresses concern about the patient’s
pending transfer to a subacute care facility. What response by the nurse isbest?
a. “Acute care facilities lack the long-term physical therapy support your dad requires.”
b. “Your dad will be much happier in a more serene, private environment.”
c. “The subacute facility will focus on helping your dad maintain his independence.”
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d. “Insurance, including Medicare, will cover only a
limited amount of time here.” ANS: C
The transfer of the patient to a subacute facility is based on the need to maintain the
patient’s level of function and
independence, a task the acute care facility is not prepared to address once the patient is
physiologically stable. The patient may or may not be happier in the new setting; the
nurse should not make this judgment. It is true that insurance only pays fora limited
amount of time in an acute care facility, but this is not the best reason for the patient to
transfer.
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9. To best assure both the quality of care and the safety of the older adult patient who
requires in-home unlicensed assistivepersonal (UAP) assistance, the geriatric nurse:
a. evaluates the competency of the UAP staff.
b. assumes the roles of case manager and patient advocate.
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c. arranges for the needed UAP provided services.
d. assesses the patient for
functional limitations. ANS: A
As more care traditionally provided by professional nurses is being transferred to UAP,
the nurse must assume more responsibility for educating, training, and evaluating the
competency of UAP staff to provide safe, effective care for the olderadult patient.
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10. The nurse working with older adults understands what information about certification in
gerontologic nursing?
a. It is mandatory for those in long-term care settings.
b. It is voluntary and shows clinical expertise in an area.
c. It allows nurses to be paid by third-party payers.
d. It allows nurses to advance their
careers in a job.ANS: B
Certification is voluntary and shows that a nurse has additional knowledge and expertise
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in a certain area of practice. It is notmandatory in specific care settings. It does not allow
for third-party reimbursement. It may be part of a career ladder program, but that is not
true of all work settings.
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11. A nurse works in a gerontologic clinic. What action by the nurse takes highest priority?
a. Serving as a patient advocate
b. Educating patients about diseases
c. Helping patients remain independent
d. Referring patients to home
health careANS: C
One of the challenges and priorities of the gerontologic nurse is helping
patients maintain their independence. DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF:
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12. A nurse is caring for an older patient in the emergency department. What
information about the patient will be mosthelpful in creating a plan of care?
a. Baseline physical and cognitive functioning
b. Living conditions and family support
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