TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING 10TH EDITION BY
CHARLOTTE ELIOPOULOS 9781975161002 CHAPTER 1-36
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Aging Population ................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Theories Of Aging ....................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 3 Diversity...................................................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 4 Life Transitions And Story .......................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes ............................................................................................................ 58
Chapter 6 The Specialty Of Gerontological Nursing ................................................................................... 75
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment And Care Planning ..................................................................................... 89
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing ................................................................................. 104
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing............................................................................... 119
Chapter 10 Continuum Of Care In Gerontological Nursing ...................................................................... 131
Chapter 11 Nutrition And Hydration ........................................................................................................ 146
Chapter 12 Sleep And Rest........................................................................................................................ 162
Chapter 13 Comfort And Pain Management ............................................................................................ 175
Chapter 14 Safety...................................................................................................................................... 190
Chapter 15 Spirituality .............................................................................................................................. 204
Chapter 16 Sexuality And Intimacy ........................................................................................................... 214
Chapter 17 Safe Medication Use .............................................................................................................. 227
Chapter 18 Respiration ............................................................................................................................. 242
Chapter 19 Circulations............................................................................................................................. 256
Chapter 20 Digestion And Bowel Elimination ........................................................................................... 271
Chapter 21 Urinary Elimination ................................................................................................................ 285
Chapter 22 Reproductive System Health .................................................................................................. 300
Chapter 23 Mobility .................................................................................................................................. 339
Chapter 24 Neurologic Function ............................................................................................................... 352
Chapter 25 Vision And Hearing ................................................................................................................. 366
Chapter 26 Endocrine Function ................................................................................................................ 374
Chapter 27 Skin Health ............................................................................................................................. 388
Chapter 28 Cancer .................................................................................................................................... 404
Chapter 29 Mental Health Disorders ........................................................................................................ 418
Chapter 30 Delirium And Dementia .......................................................................................................... 437
Chapter 31 Living In Harmony With Chronic Conditions .......................................................................... 451
Chapter 32 Rehabilitative And Restorative Care ...................................................................................... 466
,Chapter 34 Long-Term Care ...................................................................................................................... 481
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving ................................................................................................................... 497
Chapter 36 End-Of-Life Care ..................................................................................................................... 509
, 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.
CORRECT ANSWER: 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.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
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