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BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING
7th Edition
By Patricia A. Williams
TEST BANK
,TEST BANK: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition by Patricia
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Test Bank: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition by Patricia A.
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―Williams A. Williams“
Contents
Unit “One: “Overview “of “Aging
Chapter ―1. ―Trends ―and ―Issues
Chapter ―2. ―Theories ―of ―Aging
Chapter ―3.Physiologic ―Changes
Unit “Two: “Basic “Skills “for “Gerontologic “Nursing
Chapter ―4. ―Health ―Promotion, ―Health ―Maintenance, ―and ―Home ―Health ―Considerations
Chapter ―5. ―Communicating ―with ―Older ―Adults
Chapter ―6. ―Maintaining ―Fluid ―Balance ―and ―Meeting ―Nutrition ―Needs
Chapter ―7. ―Medications ―and ―Older ―Adults
Chapter ―8. ―Health ―Assessment ―for ―Older ―Adults
Chapter ―9. ―Meeting ―Safety ―Needs ―of ―Older ―Adults
Unit “Three: “Psychosocial “Care “of “the “Elderly
Chapter ―10. ―Cognition ―and ―Perception
Chapter ―11.Self-Perception ―and ―Self-Concept
Chapter ―12. ―Roles ―and ―Relationships
Chapter ―13. ―Coping ―and ―Stress
Chapter ―14. ―Values ―and ―Beliefs
Chapter ―15. ―End-of-Life ―Care
Chapter ―16. ―Sexuality ―and ―Aging
Unit “Four: “Physical “Care “of “the “Elderly
Chapter ―17. ―Care ―of ―Aging ―Skin ―and ―Mucous ―Membranes
Chapter ―18. ―Elimination
Chapter ―19. ―Activity ―and ―Exercise
Chapter ―20. ―Sleep ―and ―Rest
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Chapter “01: “Trends “and “Issues
Williams: “Basic “Geriatric “Nursing, “7th “Edition
MULTIPLE “CHOICE
1. What ―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
2. To ―what ―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
―
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
―
4. What ―is ―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
―
5. What ―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
―
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. ―What ―would ―be ―the ―most ―helpful ―response ― by ―the
―nurse?
a. Medicare ―Part ―C ―pays ―50% ―of ―all ―medical ―costs ―for ―persons ―older ―than ―65.
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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
―
7. The ―daughter ―of ―a ―patient ―who ―has ―been ―diagnosed ―with ―terminal ―cancer ―asks ―which
―documents ―are ―required ―to ―allow ―her ―to ―make ―health ―care ―decisions ―for ―her ―parent.
―Which―response ―would ―provide ―the ―most ―accurate ―information ―to ―the ―daughter?
a. Advance ―directives ―indicate ―the ―degree ―of ―intervention ―desired ―by ―the ―patient.
b. A ―‗Do ―Not ―Resuscitate‘ ―document ―signed ―by ―the ―patient ―transfers ―authority
―to ―the―next ―of ―kin.
c. A ―durable ―power ―of ―attorney ―for ―health ―care ―transfers ―decision-making
―authority ―for―health ―care ―to ―a ―designated ―person.
d. A ―living ―will ―transfers ―authority ―to ―the
― physician.―ANS: ― C
8. The ―daughter ―of ―a ―resident ―in ―a ―long-term ―care ―facility ―is ―frustrated ―with ―her ―80-
year-old―mother‘s ―refusal ―to ―eat. ―Which ―response ―would ―be ―the ―most ―appropriate?
a. The ―refusal ―to ―eat ―is ―an ―effort ―to ―maintain ―a ―portion ―of
―independence ―and―self-direction.
b. The ―refusal ―to ―eat ―is ―an ―indication ―of ―approaching ―Alzheimer ―disease.
c. The ―refusal ―to ―eat ―is ―an ―effort ―to ―gain ―attention.
d. The ―refusal ―to ―eat ―is ―an ―indication ―of ―the ―dislike ―of ―the ―institutional ―food.
ANS: ― A
9. When ―do ―the ―conditions ―of ―a ―living ―will ―go ―into ―effect?
a. When ―the ―patient ―declares ―that ―desire ―in ―writing
b. When ―a ―family ―member ―indicates ―the ―desire ―for ―curative ―therapy ―to ―cease
c. When ―two ―physicians ―agree ―in ―writing ―that ―the ―criteria ―in ―the ―living ―will ―have
―been―met
d. When ―the ―physician ―and ―a ―family ―member ―agree ―that ―the ―criteria ―in ―the
―living ―will―have ―been ―met
ANS: ― C
10. In ―the ―1980s, ―Medicare ―initiated ―a ―program ―of ―diagnosis-related ―groups ―(DRGs) ―to
―reduce―hospital ―costs. ―How ―did ―the ―DRGs ―reduce ―hospital ― costs?
a. By ―classifying ―various ―diagnoses ―as ―ineligible ―for ―hospitalization
b. By ―allotting ―a ―set ―amount ―of ―hospital ―days ―and ―prospective ―payment ―on ―the
―basis ―of―the ―admitting ―diagnosis
c. By ―specifying ―particular ―physicians ―to ―treat ―specified ―diagnoses
d. By ―using ―frequency ―of ―a ―particular ―diagnosis ―to ―set ―a ―payment
― schedule―ANS: ― B
11. Which ―facility ―would ―be ―recommended ―for ―a ―patient ―who ―has ―had ―a ―hip
―replacement ― and―needs ―physical ―therapy?
a. Basic ―care ―facility
BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING
7th Edition
By Patricia A. Williams
TEST BANK
,TEST BANK: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition by Patricia
“ “ “ “
Test Bank: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition by Patricia A.
― ― ― ― ― ― ― ―
“
―
“ “ “
―Williams A. Williams“
Contents
Unit “One: “Overview “of “Aging
Chapter ―1. ―Trends ―and ―Issues
Chapter ―2. ―Theories ―of ―Aging
Chapter ―3.Physiologic ―Changes
Unit “Two: “Basic “Skills “for “Gerontologic “Nursing
Chapter ―4. ―Health ―Promotion, ―Health ―Maintenance, ―and ―Home ―Health ―Considerations
Chapter ―5. ―Communicating ―with ―Older ―Adults
Chapter ―6. ―Maintaining ―Fluid ―Balance ―and ―Meeting ―Nutrition ―Needs
Chapter ―7. ―Medications ―and ―Older ―Adults
Chapter ―8. ―Health ―Assessment ―for ―Older ―Adults
Chapter ―9. ―Meeting ―Safety ―Needs ―of ―Older ―Adults
Unit “Three: “Psychosocial “Care “of “the “Elderly
Chapter ―10. ―Cognition ―and ―Perception
Chapter ―11.Self-Perception ―and ―Self-Concept
Chapter ―12. ―Roles ―and ―Relationships
Chapter ―13. ―Coping ―and ―Stress
Chapter ―14. ―Values ―and ―Beliefs
Chapter ―15. ―End-of-Life ―Care
Chapter ―16. ―Sexuality ―and ―Aging
Unit “Four: “Physical “Care “of “the “Elderly
Chapter ―17. ―Care ―of ―Aging ―Skin ―and ―Mucous ―Membranes
Chapter ―18. ―Elimination
Chapter ―19. ―Activity ―and ―Exercise
Chapter ―20. ―Sleep ―and ―Rest
, Basic ―Geriatric ―Nursing ―7th ―Edition ―Williams ―Test
―Bank
Chapter “01: “Trends “and “Issues
Williams: “Basic “Geriatric “Nursing, “7th “Edition
MULTIPLE “CHOICE
1. What ―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
2. To ―what ―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
―
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
―
4. What ―is ―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
―
5. What ―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
―
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. ―What ―would ―be ―the ―most ―helpful ―response ― by ―the
―nurse?
a. Medicare ―Part ―C ―pays ―50% ―of ―all ―medical ―costs ―for ―persons ―older ―than ―65.
, Basic ―Geriatric ―Nursing ―7th ―Edition ―Williams ―Test
―Bank
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
―
7. The ―daughter ―of ―a ―patient ―who ―has ―been ―diagnosed ―with ―terminal ―cancer ―asks ―which
―documents ―are ―required ―to ―allow ―her ―to ―make ―health ―care ―decisions ―for ―her ―parent.
―Which―response ―would ―provide ―the ―most ―accurate ―information ―to ―the ―daughter?
a. Advance ―directives ―indicate ―the ―degree ―of ―intervention ―desired ―by ―the ―patient.
b. A ―‗Do ―Not ―Resuscitate‘ ―document ―signed ―by ―the ―patient ―transfers ―authority
―to ―the―next ―of ―kin.
c. A ―durable ―power ―of ―attorney ―for ―health ―care ―transfers ―decision-making
―authority ―for―health ―care ―to ―a ―designated ―person.
d. A ―living ―will ―transfers ―authority ―to ―the
― physician.―ANS: ― C
8. The ―daughter ―of ―a ―resident ―in ―a ―long-term ―care ―facility ―is ―frustrated ―with ―her ―80-
year-old―mother‘s ―refusal ―to ―eat. ―Which ―response ―would ―be ―the ―most ―appropriate?
a. The ―refusal ―to ―eat ―is ―an ―effort ―to ―maintain ―a ―portion ―of
―independence ―and―self-direction.
b. The ―refusal ―to ―eat ―is ―an ―indication ―of ―approaching ―Alzheimer ―disease.
c. The ―refusal ―to ―eat ―is ―an ―effort ―to ―gain ―attention.
d. The ―refusal ―to ―eat ―is ―an ―indication ―of ―the ―dislike ―of ―the ―institutional ―food.
ANS: ― A
9. When ―do ―the ―conditions ―of ―a ―living ―will ―go ―into ―effect?
a. When ―the ―patient ―declares ―that ―desire ―in ―writing
b. When ―a ―family ―member ―indicates ―the ―desire ―for ―curative ―therapy ―to ―cease
c. When ―two ―physicians ―agree ―in ―writing ―that ―the ―criteria ―in ―the ―living ―will ―have
―been―met
d. When ―the ―physician ―and ―a ―family ―member ―agree ―that ―the ―criteria ―in ―the
―living ―will―have ―been ―met
ANS: ― C
10. In ―the ―1980s, ―Medicare ―initiated ―a ―program ―of ―diagnosis-related ―groups ―(DRGs) ―to
―reduce―hospital ―costs. ―How ―did ―the ―DRGs ―reduce ―hospital ― costs?
a. By ―classifying ―various ―diagnoses ―as ―ineligible ―for ―hospitalization
b. By ―allotting ―a ―set ―amount ―of ―hospital ―days ―and ―prospective ―payment ―on ―the
―basis ―of―the ―admitting ―diagnosis
c. By ―specifying ―particular ―physicians ―to ―treat ―specified ―diagnoses
d. By ―using ―frequency ―of ―a ―particular ―diagnosis ―to ―set ―a ―payment
― schedule―ANS: ― B
11. Which ―facility ―would ―be ―recommended ―for ―a ―patient ―who ―has ―had ―a ―hip
―replacement ― and―needs ―physical ―therapy?
a. Basic ―care ―facility
