BY ELIOPOULOS||COMPLETE CHAPTERS 1-36||100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Aging Population .................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2 Theories Of Aging ...................................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 3 Diversity ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 4 Life Transitions And Story ......................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes ........................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 6 The Specialty Of Gerontological Nursing .................................................................................. 65
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment And Care Planning.................................................................................... 77
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing ................................................................................. 90
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing ............................................................................. 103
Chapter 10 Continuum Of Care In Gerontological Nursing ..................................................................... 112
Chapter 11 Nutrition And Hydration ....................................................................................................... 125
Chapter 12 Sleep And Rest ....................................................................................................................... 140
Chapter 13 Comfort And Pain Management ........................................................................................... 152
Chapter 14 Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 164
Chapter 15 Spirituality ............................................................................................................................. 176
Chapter 16 Sexuality And Intimacy.......................................................................................................... 184
Chapter 17 Safe Medication Use ............................................................................................................. 196
Chapter 18 Respiration ............................................................................................................................ 208
Chapter 19 Circulations ............................................................................................................................ 220
Chapter 20 Digestion And Bowel Elimination ......................................................................................... 232
Chapter 21 Urinary Elimination ............................................................................................................... 244
Chapter 22 Reproductive System Health ................................................................................................ 257
Chapter 23 Mobility ................................................................................................................................. 290
Chapter 24 Neurologic Function .............................................................................................................. 302
Chapter 25 Vision And Hearing ................................................................................................................ 313
Chapter 26 Endocrine Function................................................................................................................ 320
Chapter 27 Skin Health............................................................................................................................. 332
Chapter 28 Cancer .................................................................................................................................... 345
Chapter 29 Mental Health Disorders ....................................................................................................... 357
Chapter 30 Delirium And Dementia ........................................................................................................ 373
Chapter 31 Living In Harmony With Chronic Conditions ........................................................................ 386
Chapter 32 Rehabilitative And Restorative Care Cha ............................................................................. 398
,Chapter 34 Long-Term Care ..................................................................................................................... 411
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving .................................................................................................................. 424
Chapter 36 End-Of-Life Care .................................................................................................................... 434
, Test Bank For Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition By Eliopoulos
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.
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.
ANSWER>>C
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