NURSINGNERD@STUVIA
TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
10TH EDITION BY CHARLOTTE ELIOPOULOS ,
| ALL CHAPTERS 1-36|GRADE A+ ASSURED
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Aging Population 4
Chapter 2 Theories of Aging 18
Chapter 3 Diversity 27
Chapter 4 Life Transitions and Story 39
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes 52
Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing 67
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning 81
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing 94
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing 107
Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing 119
Chapter 11 Nutrition and Hydration 132
Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest 147
Chapter 13 Comfort and Pain Management 159
Chapter 14 Safety 171
Chapter 15 Spirituality 183
Chapter 16 Sexuality and Intimacy 192
Chapter 17 Safe Medication Use 205
Chapter 18 Respiration 217
Chapter 19 Circulations 230
Chapter 20 Digestion and Bowel Elimination 242
Chapter 21 Urinary Elimination 255
Chapter 22 Reproductive System Health 268
Chapter 23 Mobility 298
Chapter 24 Neurologic Function 309
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Chapter 25 Vision and Hearing320
Chapter 26 Endocrine Function 329
Chapter 27 Skin Health 342
Chapter 28 Cancer 355
Chapter 29 Mental Health Disorders 369
Chapter 30 Delirium and Dementia 385
Chapter 31 Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions 397
Chapter 32 Rehabilitative and Restorative Care 410
Chapter 34 Long-Term Care 423
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving 440
Chapter 36 End-of-Life Care 450
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Chapter 1 The Aging Population
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The 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.
ANS: D
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people
live longer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
2. The 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.
ANS: C
The term aged refers to persons who are 75 to 84 years of age.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2, Table 1-1 OBJ: 1
TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
3. The nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:
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TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
10TH EDITION BY CHARLOTTE ELIOPOULOS ,
| ALL CHAPTERS 1-36|GRADE A+ ASSURED
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, NURSINGNERD@STUVIA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Aging Population 4
Chapter 2 Theories of Aging 18
Chapter 3 Diversity 27
Chapter 4 Life Transitions and Story 39
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes 52
Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing 67
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning 81
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing 94
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing 107
Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing 119
Chapter 11 Nutrition and Hydration 132
Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest 147
Chapter 13 Comfort and Pain Management 159
Chapter 14 Safety 171
Chapter 15 Spirituality 183
Chapter 16 Sexuality and Intimacy 192
Chapter 17 Safe Medication Use 205
Chapter 18 Respiration 217
Chapter 19 Circulations 230
Chapter 20 Digestion and Bowel Elimination 242
Chapter 21 Urinary Elimination 255
Chapter 22 Reproductive System Health 268
Chapter 23 Mobility 298
Chapter 24 Neurologic Function 309
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Chapter 25 Vision and Hearing320
Chapter 26 Endocrine Function 329
Chapter 27 Skin Health 342
Chapter 28 Cancer 355
Chapter 29 Mental Health Disorders 369
Chapter 30 Delirium and Dementia 385
Chapter 31 Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions 397
Chapter 32 Rehabilitative and Restorative Care 410
Chapter 34 Long-Term Care 423
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving 440
Chapter 36 End-of-Life Care 450
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Chapter 1 The Aging Population
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The 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.
ANS: D
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people
live longer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
2. The 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.
ANS: C
The term aged refers to persons who are 75 to 84 years of age.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2, Table 1-1 OBJ: 1
TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
3. The nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:
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