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Basic Geriatric Nursing- Chapter 1 Trends and Issues Questions
and Answers with Solutions UPDATED!!!
Intentional _____ occurs when any person deliberately plans to
mistreat or harm another person. - ANSWER Abuse
The most significant cohort today is the group known as the
_________. - ANSWER Baby Boomers
Population size, distribution, and vital statistics would be
included in the statistical study of human populations known as
_______. - ANSWER Demographics
________ is the medical specialty that deals with the physiology
of aging with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting
older adults. - ANSWER Geriatrics
Nurses are _______ of elder abuse, which means it is against
the law if you suspect elder abuse and do not report it. -
ANSWER Mandated Reporters
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______ is a passive form of abuse in which caregivers fail to
provide for the needs of the older person under their care. -
ANSWER Neglect
______ allows the primary caregiver to have time away from
the demands of care giving, thereby decreasing stress and the
risk of abuse. - ANSWER Respite
Which personal behavior is a demonstration of gerontophobia?
1. A 17-year-old girl decides to dye her hair a darker color
2. A 63-year-old woman takes a Caribbean cruise with a friend
3. A 43-year-old woman wears her teenage daughter's clothes
4. A 56-year-old woman buys a membership to a fitness center -
ANSWER A 43-year-old woman wears her teenage daughter's
clothes
Several nursing students are discussing career options. Which
student statement demonstrates ageism?
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1. "I would work in a clinic that serves a mixture of older and
younger patients"
2. "If I were to care for older patients, I would need knowledge
about chronic health problems"
3. "I have always loved children. I can't wait to get a job in a
pediatric hospital"
4. "Working with older adults could be rewarding, but I couldn't
really use all of my skills" - ANSWER Working with older adults
could be rewarding, but I couldn't really use all of my skills
An older adult widow who lives alone in her own home is
having difficulty with driving, grocery shopping, cooking, and
home maintenance. What type of living arrangement would be
most suitable for her?
1. Extended care facility
2. Nursing home
3. Subacute care facility
4. Assisted living - ANSWER Assisted living
Basic Geriatric Nursing- Chapter 1 Trends and Issues Questions
and Answers with Solutions UPDATED!!!
Intentional _____ occurs when any person deliberately plans to
mistreat or harm another person. - ANSWER Abuse
The most significant cohort today is the group known as the
_________. - ANSWER Baby Boomers
Population size, distribution, and vital statistics would be
included in the statistical study of human populations known as
_______. - ANSWER Demographics
________ is the medical specialty that deals with the physiology
of aging with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting
older adults. - ANSWER Geriatrics
Nurses are _______ of elder abuse, which means it is against
the law if you suspect elder abuse and do not report it. -
ANSWER Mandated Reporters
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______ is a passive form of abuse in which caregivers fail to
provide for the needs of the older person under their care. -
ANSWER Neglect
______ allows the primary caregiver to have time away from
the demands of care giving, thereby decreasing stress and the
risk of abuse. - ANSWER Respite
Which personal behavior is a demonstration of gerontophobia?
1. A 17-year-old girl decides to dye her hair a darker color
2. A 63-year-old woman takes a Caribbean cruise with a friend
3. A 43-year-old woman wears her teenage daughter's clothes
4. A 56-year-old woman buys a membership to a fitness center -
ANSWER A 43-year-old woman wears her teenage daughter's
clothes
Several nursing students are discussing career options. Which
student statement demonstrates ageism?
, 3|Page
1. "I would work in a clinic that serves a mixture of older and
younger patients"
2. "If I were to care for older patients, I would need knowledge
about chronic health problems"
3. "I have always loved children. I can't wait to get a job in a
pediatric hospital"
4. "Working with older adults could be rewarding, but I couldn't
really use all of my skills" - ANSWER Working with older adults
could be rewarding, but I couldn't really use all of my skills
An older adult widow who lives alone in her own home is
having difficulty with driving, grocery shopping, cooking, and
home maintenance. What type of living arrangement would be
most suitable for her?
1. Extended care facility
2. Nursing home
3. Subacute care facility
4. Assisted living - ANSWER Assisted living
