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TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING 10TH EDITION BY ELIOPOULOS
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Test Bank ForGerontological Nursing 10th Edition By Eliopoulos
, Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 The Aging Population............................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 Theories Of Aging ................................................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 3 Diversity ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 4 Life Transitions And Story ................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes...................................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 6 The Specialty Of Gerontological Nursing............................................................................................. 66
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment And Care Planning .............................................................................................. 79
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing ............................................................................................ 92
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing ........................................................................................ 105
Chapter 10 Continuum Of Care In Gerontological Nursing ................................................................................ 115
Chapter 11 Nutrition And Hydration................................................................................................................... 127
Chapter 12 Sleep And Rest ................................................................................................................................. 143
Chapter 13 Comfort And Pain Management ....................................................................................................... 155
Chapter 14 Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 167
Chapter 15 Spirituality ........................................................................................................................................ 179
Chapter 16 Sexuality And Intimacy .................................................................................................................... 187
Chapter 17 Safe Medication Use......................................................................................................................... 200
Chapter 18 Respiration ....................................................................................................................................... 212
Chapter 19 Circulations....................................................................................................................................... 225
Chapter 20 Digestion And Bowel Elimination .................................................................................................... 238
Chapter 21 Urinary Elimination .......................................................................................................................... 250
Chapter 22 Reproductive System Health ............................................................................................................ 263
Chapter 23 Mobility ............................................................................................................................................ 295
Chapter 24 Neurologic Function ......................................................................................................................... 306
Chapter 25 Vision And Hearing.......................................................................................................................... 318
Chapter 26 Endocrine Function .......................................................................................................................... 326
Chapter 27 Skin Health ....................................................................................................................................... 338
Chapter 28 Cancer .............................................................................................................................................. 352
Chapter 29 Mental Health Disorders................................................................................................................... 365
Chapter 30 Delirium And Dementia ................................................................................................................... 381
Chapter 31 Living In Harmony With Chronic Conditions .................................................................................. 393
Chapter 32 Rehabilitative And Restorative Caremultiple Choice ....................................................................... 406
, Test Bank For Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition By Eliopoulos
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
Test Bank 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.
Difficulty: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
, The Term Aged Refers To Persons Who Are 75 To 84 Years Of
Age. Difficulty: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:
a. Discriminate Against Persons Solely On The Basis Of Age.
b. Fear Aging.
c. Be Culturally Sensitive To Concerns Of Aging.
d. Focus On Resources For The Older Adult.
Correct Answer: 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.
Difficulty:Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: 5 Obj: 3
Top: Ageism Key: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
Msc: Nclex: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
4. The Nurse Points Out That The Most Beneficial Legislation That Has Influenced Health Care
For The Older Adult Is:
a. Medicare And Medicaid.
b. Elimination Of The Mandatory Retirement Age.
c. The Americans With Disabilities Act.
d. The Drug Benefit Program.
Correct Answer: A
The Broadest Sweeping Legislation Beneficial To The Older Adult Is Medicare And Medicaid.
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