The scope of nursing practice is influenced by the unique needs of the population being served and
is regulated by ________.
The AARP
The ANA
The state
The Federal Government - AnswerThe state
Which term does the CDC use to mean the ability to live in one's own home and community safely,
independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level?
Aging in place
Househole elderly
Assisted living
Freedom - AnswerAging in place
Which initiative substantially increased the number of gerontological nurse scientists and the
development of evidence-based gerontological nursing practice?
STTI
GNLA
,HGNI
AARP - AnswerHGNI
A scientist who believes that people have a genetically programmed aging code that influences
longevity is a supporter of which theory?
Programmed theory
Neuroendocrine theory
Immunologic/autoimmune theory
Gene/biological clock theory - AnswerGene/biological clock theory
One often-forgotten group of the elderly in the United States is the prison population. Substandard
environment, nutrition, exercise, and medical care during incarceration likely helps to________, as
does the violence, anxiety, and stress associated with prison life.
Reinforce social strictures against committing crimes
Prevent repeat offenses
Extend the life of prisoners
Accelerate the aging process - AnswerAccelerate the aging process
In 1980, 75% of men age 65 or older were employed because ________.
They were still hale and hearty
,They were too poor to retire
They worked in family businesses
Retirement did not yet exist - AnswerThey were too poor to retire
Which of the following is the definition of the identification of gene sequences in DNA?
Genetics
Genomics
Gerontology
Gerocompetency - AnswerGenomics
Between 1980 and 2004, the leading cause of death for older adults was ________.
Cerebrovascular diseases
Alzheimer's disease
Heart disease
Diabetes - AnswerHeart disease
Which age group is the fastest growing portion of the population?
50 to 65
70 to 80
, Over 85
100 plus - AnswerOver 85
A lawyer wishes to hire a nurse consultant who has advanced education and certification in
gerontology. Based on their listed credentials, which of the following nurses best fits his criteria?
Sally Smith, RN, BSN, BC
Mary Malloy, RN, GNP-BC
Andy Jones, LPN, CRRC
Greg Reed, RN, MSN - AnswerMary Malloy, RN, GNP-BC
As of 2010, ______ times as many women as men over the age of 85 had been widowed.
Four
Six
Eight
Ten - AnswerFour
Also known as superoxides, free radicals are thought to react with proteins, lipids, DNA, and RNA,
causing cellular damage that accumulates over time and may accelerate aging. Which of the
following is considered an exogenous source of free radicals?
Vitamin C
Cigarette smoking
Alcohol consumption
is regulated by ________.
The AARP
The ANA
The state
The Federal Government - AnswerThe state
Which term does the CDC use to mean the ability to live in one's own home and community safely,
independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level?
Aging in place
Househole elderly
Assisted living
Freedom - AnswerAging in place
Which initiative substantially increased the number of gerontological nurse scientists and the
development of evidence-based gerontological nursing practice?
STTI
GNLA
,HGNI
AARP - AnswerHGNI
A scientist who believes that people have a genetically programmed aging code that influences
longevity is a supporter of which theory?
Programmed theory
Neuroendocrine theory
Immunologic/autoimmune theory
Gene/biological clock theory - AnswerGene/biological clock theory
One often-forgotten group of the elderly in the United States is the prison population. Substandard
environment, nutrition, exercise, and medical care during incarceration likely helps to________, as
does the violence, anxiety, and stress associated with prison life.
Reinforce social strictures against committing crimes
Prevent repeat offenses
Extend the life of prisoners
Accelerate the aging process - AnswerAccelerate the aging process
In 1980, 75% of men age 65 or older were employed because ________.
They were still hale and hearty
,They were too poor to retire
They worked in family businesses
Retirement did not yet exist - AnswerThey were too poor to retire
Which of the following is the definition of the identification of gene sequences in DNA?
Genetics
Genomics
Gerontology
Gerocompetency - AnswerGenomics
Between 1980 and 2004, the leading cause of death for older adults was ________.
Cerebrovascular diseases
Alzheimer's disease
Heart disease
Diabetes - AnswerHeart disease
Which age group is the fastest growing portion of the population?
50 to 65
70 to 80
, Over 85
100 plus - AnswerOver 85
A lawyer wishes to hire a nurse consultant who has advanced education and certification in
gerontology. Based on their listed credentials, which of the following nurses best fits his criteria?
Sally Smith, RN, BSN, BC
Mary Malloy, RN, GNP-BC
Andy Jones, LPN, CRRC
Greg Reed, RN, MSN - AnswerMary Malloy, RN, GNP-BC
As of 2010, ______ times as many women as men over the age of 85 had been widowed.
Four
Six
Eight
Ten - AnswerFour
Also known as superoxides, free radicals are thought to react with proteins, lipids, DNA, and RNA,
causing cellular damage that accumulates over time and may accelerate aging. Which of the
following is considered an exogenous source of free radicals?
Vitamin C
Cigarette smoking
Alcohol consumption
