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TEST BANK
Basic Geriatric Nursing


Patricia A. Williams
8th Edition




9780323826853

,Table of content
Chapter 1 TrendsandIssues
Chapter 2 TheoriesofAging
Chapter 3 PhysiologicChanges
Chapter 4 HealthPromotion,HealthMaintenance,andHomeHealthConsiderations
Chapter 5 CommunicatingWithOlderAdults
Chapter 6 MaintainingFluidBalanceandMeetingNutritionalNeeds
Chapter 7 MedicationsandOlderAdults
Chapter 8 HealthAssessmentforOlderAdults
Chapter 9 MeetingSafetyNeedsofOlderAdults
Chapter 10 CognitionandPerception
Chapter 11 Self-PerceptionandSelf-Concept
Chapter 12 RolesandRelationships
Chapter 13 CopingandStress
Chapter 14 ValuesandBeliefs
Chapter 15 End-of-LifeCare
Chapter 16 SexualityandAging
Chapter 17 CareofAgingSkinandMucousMembranes
Chapter 18 Elimination
Chapter 19 ActivityandExercise
Chapter 20 SleepandRest

,Chapter 01: Trends and Issues
Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition


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.

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.

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.

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.

PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: p. 11 OBJ: 6
TOP: Legislation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: N/A NOT: 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.

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
Medicare Part A pays inpatient hospital costs, Part B pays 80% of physician’s charges, and
Part D helps defray prescription drug costs. Medicare Part C allows individuals to receive
health insurance through private insurance companies and typically pays entire costs.

PTS: 1 DIF: 7 REF: p. 16 OBJ: 6
TOP: Medicare Provisions KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation NOT: Applying

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