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TEST BANK Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition TouhyChapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. b. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill. c. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease. d. Nursing interventions can help emp...

NRSG 266 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NEW UPDATE what is ageism - Answer-the stereotypes towards others or ourselves based on age what can ageism lead to - Answer-- decrease in self worth - limit the potential for older adults - impact overall health and wellbeing ageism in healthcare - Answer--ageism stereotypes, prejudice and discimination that can lead to barriers of health equality what are the 2 ageism in healthcare - Answer-- micro - macro what is micro ageism in healthcar...

Exam 1: PNR108 / PNR 108 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Gerontological Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Which fear is the MOST concerning to the majority of older adults? Answer: Loss of independence Question: Gerontophobia Answer: Fear of growing old Question: What is ageism? Answer: Feeling of not liking a person based on their old age Question: What are 2 sources of income for older adults? Answer: - Social Security - R...

TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit 1. Thriving in Old Age 1.What Does it Mean to Age Successfully? 2.Mid-range Theory of Successful Aging 3.Understanding Older Adults: US and Global Perspectives 4.Opportunities and Challenges of Growing Old 5.An Evidence-Based Team Approach to Optimal Wellness 6.Engaging Older Adults as Partners in Their Care Unit 2. Optimizing Physical Health & Functioning 7.Health Priorities for the Older Adult 8.Challenges to Physical Health 9.Assessing the Older Adult: What'...

The fastest growing age group is A. 65-74 - young old B. 75-84 - middle old C. 85-99 - old old D. 100 years of age or older - elite old correct answersC- 85 to 99 years of age, considered the old old, or the frail old Myths and misconceptions about aging lead to misconceptions that can result in errors in the assessment. What is the term for this negative attitude? A. Bias B. Ageism C. Discrimination D. Prejudice correct answersB - Ageism Ageism is characterized by A. Denia...

1. Dismissing an older person's account of their physical aches and pains by saying "What do you expect for someone your age?" is a form of a. ageism. b. gerontology. c. life-span perspective. d. age effects. ANSWER: a REFERENCES: Perspectives on Adult Development and Aging LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ADaA.CAVA.15.01.01 - What is gerontology? How does ageism relate to stereotypes in aging? KEYWORDS: Applied 2. The cohort of individuals born between the years 1946 and 1964 are, on average, ...

EBERSOLE AND HESS’ GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING AND HEALTHY AGING 5th EDITION TOUHY TEST BANK WITH ALL CHAPTERS INCLUDED 2024/2025. Chapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging Touhy & Jett: Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. b. Wellness is not a real...

1. Dismissing an older person's account of their physical aches and pains by saying "What do you expect for someone your age?" is a form of a. ageism. b. gerontology. c. life-span perspective. d. age effects. ANSWER: a REFERENCES: Perspectives on Adult Development and Aging LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ADaA.CAVA.15.01.01 - What is gerontology? How does ageism relate to stereotypes in aging? KEYWORDS: Applied 2. The cohort of individuals born between the years 1946 and 1964 are, on average, ...

Final Exam: NURS201/ NURS 201 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical Surgical Nursing- Promoting Wellness Review | Qs & As| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers)- WCU Q: What is ageism? Answer: Discrimination based on age Q: Teaching-UAL-re: Ageism Answer: It is discrimination based on age. Q: Surgical procedures: Pt w/ tumor/ Prophylactic vs Debulking vs Palliative Answer: prophylactic:Avoid possible can- cer-Breast removal-if have BRCA gene Debulking: get rid of ...

NR601/ NR 601 Midterm Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: What is ageism? Answer: Discrimination based on age Ex. Difficult to enter workforce Q: What are signs of positive adjustment to aging? Answer: Satisfied with accomplishments Enjoy advantages that come with aging Being present Q: Two psychologic approaches to aging: disengagement and a...