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Meiner & Lueckenotte: Gerontologic Nursing, 3rd Edition
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Chapter 1: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
Answer Key for Test Bank
Nursing Process: NP
AS—Assessment
AN—Analysis
PL—Planning
IM—Implementation
EV—Evaluation
Client Need: CN
PA—Physiologic and anatomic equilibrium
TC—Safe, effective therapeutic care environment
ED—Education and health promotion
PS—Psychosocial and emotional equilibrium
Category: CT
BI—Blood and immunity
CV—Cardiovascular
DR—Drug-related responses
EH—Emotional needs related to health problems
EN—Endocrine
FE—Fluid and electrolytes
GI—Gastrointestinal
IT—Integumentary
NM—Neuromuscular
RE—Respiratory
RC—Reproductive choices
RG—Reproductive and genitourinary
SA—Substance abuse
SK—Skeletal
WH—Women's health
NA—No applicable category
Test Bank
Chapter 1: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
1-1
In 1987 the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was
published. The primary purpose of the standards is to
a promote the practice of gerontologic nursing practice within the acute care
setting.
b define the concepts and dimensions of nursing practice for the older adult.
c legalize the practice of gerontologic nursing.
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d
limit the practice of gerontologic nursing to long-term care facilities.
1-2
After caring for a 77-year-old man for several days, you note that he has overall
increased muscle strength and is better able to ambulate on his own, thus
positively progressing toward the goal of independence. This observation reflects
what gerontologic nursing standard?
a Standard III: Data collection
b Standard V: Planning
c Standard VI: Intervention
d Standard VII: Evaluation
1-3
Your older adult client is 82 years old, in relatively good health, and able to live
independently. Which factor has contributed to the growth rate of older adults in
the United States?
a Increased availability of long-term nursing facilities
b Strict controls placed on immigration to the United States
c The development of antibiotics
d Growth of life-extending therapies
1-4
According to statistical data collected in 1997, most noninstitutionalized older
adults in the United States live
a a with a nonrelative caretaker.
b with a nonspouse relative.
c in a family setting.
d d alone.
1-5
What priority criterion should be considered when planning care for a 77-year-old
female client who has rheumatoid arthritis?
a Her age
b Her medical diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
c Her race, sex, and support systems
d Her functional and cognitive abilities
1-6
One of the reasons why ageism is a problem in the United States is that younger
persons
a have not had an opportunity to live or work with older adults.
b fear that older adults will drain financial resources.
c have not been taught to respect or admire older adults.
d do not think that older adults have political power.
1-7
According to history and evolution as related to gerontologic nursing, the life
expectancy is being increased in this age group because of multiple factors. As a
nurse caring for the gerontologic patient, you are aware that many patients will
require assistance because of
a acute illness and disease.
b degenerative conditions.
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c
d
3
mild problems.
major problems.
1-8
While caring for a 79-year-old, white female client in the hospital, she makes you
aware that she hopes to return home soon because she really misses her cats,
neighbors, and going shopping with friends each Friday. The patient was
hospitalized 2 weeks ago after breaking her arm in a motor vehicle accident. As
the nurse caring for the patient, you realize that the main reason for her
hospitalization is
a because of her disease.
b because of her old age.
c chronic illness.
d because of her functional ability.
1-9
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan
membership organization for people aged 50 years and older. AARP is dedicated
to
a saving the elderly all over the world.
b providing low-cost health services.
c enhancing quality of life for all Americans as they age.
d interviewing elderly immigrants regarding health insurance.
1-10
Your friend, a new nursing graduate, has decided to pursue a career in
gerontologic nursing. Her chances of working with this age population would
increase in which of the following states?
a California, Tennessee, Georgia, and Nebraska
b Florida, Alabama, Washington, and Oregon
c New York, Louisiana, Connecticut, and Missouri
d California, Florida, New York, Texas
Chapter 1—Overview of Gerontologic
Question
Answer
Page Code
1-1
B
2
IM, TC, NA
1-2
D
2
EV, PA, SK
1-3
C
5
AS, PA, NA
1-4
C
7
PL, PS, NA
1-5
D
9
EV, TC, SK
1-6
B
13
AN, ED, NA
1-7
A
10
AS, TC, NM
1-8
D
9
AS, TC, SK
1-9
C
5
IM, ED, NA
1-10
D
7
IM, ED, NA
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