TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGIC NURSING 7TH
EDITION BY JENNIFER J YEAGER UPDATED 2026
NCLEX STYLE QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE
CHAPTER 1-17 GRADED A+
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,Table of Contents
Unit 1: Foundations of Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 1: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 2: Theories of Aging
Chapter 3: Aging Changes and Health Assessment
Chapter 4: Legal and Ethical Considerations
Chapter 5: Cultural Influences and Health Disparities
Unit 2: Health Promotion and Quality of Life
Chapter 6: Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Nutrition
Chapter 7: Medication Management and Adherence
Chapter 8: Cognitive and Sensory Changes
Chapter 9: Psychosocial Health and Mental Wellness
Unit 3: Managing Chronic Illness and Common Health Challenges
Chapter 10: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health
Chapter 11: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Health
Chapter 12: Endocrine, Immune, and Oncologic Health
Chapter 13: Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Health
Unit 4: Specialized Care and Support Systems
Chapter 14: Pain Management and Palliative Care
Chapter 15: Care Coordination and Transitional Care
Chapter 16: Family Caregiving and Community Resources
Chapter 17: Care in Long-Term and Acute Settings
, Unit 1: Foundations of Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 1: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
Introduces the specialty, roles of the gerontologic nurse, key demographics of
the aging population, and core principles of person-centered, holistic care for
older adults.
Chapter 2: Theories of Aging
Explains biological (programmed, error), psychosocial (disengagement, activity,
continuity), and nursing theories (Maslow, Erikson) used to understand the
aging process.
Chapter 3: Aging Changes and Health Assessment
Details normal physiological changes by body system and outlines the
components of a comprehensive, functional geriatric assessment, including
history, physical exam, and tools like SPICES.
Chapter 4: Legal and Ethical Considerations
Covers essential legal concepts (informed consent, advanced directives, DNR)
and ethical dilemmas (autonomy vs. beneficence, end-of-life care) in geriatric
practice.
Chapter 5: Cultural Influences and Health Disparities
Examines how culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and implicit bias impact
health beliefs, behaviors, and access to care, emphasizing culturally competent
communication.
Unit 2: Health Promotion and Quality of Life
Chapter 6: Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Nutrition
Focuses on modifiable risk factors, immunization, cancer screening, and the
unique nutritional needs, challenges (malnutrition, dehydration), and
interventions for older adults.
Chapter 7: Medication Management and Adherence
EDITION BY JENNIFER J YEAGER UPDATED 2026
NCLEX STYLE QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE
CHAPTER 1-17 GRADED A+
,
,Table of Contents
Unit 1: Foundations of Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 1: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 2: Theories of Aging
Chapter 3: Aging Changes and Health Assessment
Chapter 4: Legal and Ethical Considerations
Chapter 5: Cultural Influences and Health Disparities
Unit 2: Health Promotion and Quality of Life
Chapter 6: Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Nutrition
Chapter 7: Medication Management and Adherence
Chapter 8: Cognitive and Sensory Changes
Chapter 9: Psychosocial Health and Mental Wellness
Unit 3: Managing Chronic Illness and Common Health Challenges
Chapter 10: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health
Chapter 11: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Health
Chapter 12: Endocrine, Immune, and Oncologic Health
Chapter 13: Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Health
Unit 4: Specialized Care and Support Systems
Chapter 14: Pain Management and Palliative Care
Chapter 15: Care Coordination and Transitional Care
Chapter 16: Family Caregiving and Community Resources
Chapter 17: Care in Long-Term and Acute Settings
, Unit 1: Foundations of Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 1: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
Introduces the specialty, roles of the gerontologic nurse, key demographics of
the aging population, and core principles of person-centered, holistic care for
older adults.
Chapter 2: Theories of Aging
Explains biological (programmed, error), psychosocial (disengagement, activity,
continuity), and nursing theories (Maslow, Erikson) used to understand the
aging process.
Chapter 3: Aging Changes and Health Assessment
Details normal physiological changes by body system and outlines the
components of a comprehensive, functional geriatric assessment, including
history, physical exam, and tools like SPICES.
Chapter 4: Legal and Ethical Considerations
Covers essential legal concepts (informed consent, advanced directives, DNR)
and ethical dilemmas (autonomy vs. beneficence, end-of-life care) in geriatric
practice.
Chapter 5: Cultural Influences and Health Disparities
Examines how culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and implicit bias impact
health beliefs, behaviors, and access to care, emphasizing culturally competent
communication.
Unit 2: Health Promotion and Quality of Life
Chapter 6: Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Nutrition
Focuses on modifiable risk factors, immunization, cancer screening, and the
unique nutritional needs, challenges (malnutrition, dehydration), and
interventions for older adults.
Chapter 7: Medication Management and Adherence
