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Gerontologic Nursing 7th Edition by
Jennifer J. Yeager, Sue E. Meiner, Mary B.
Winton, ISBN: 9780323875202, ISBN:
9780323937047 |All Chapter 1- 27 |
LATEST
1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of
Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The
nurse would use these standards primarily to:
a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the
acute care setting.
b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic
nursing practice.
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c. elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing.
d. incorporate suggested interventions from others who
practice gerontologic nursing.
Correct Answer: d
Rationale: The 2010 Standards and Scope of Gerontological
Nursing Practice incorporated input from gerontologic nurses
across the United States to integrate evidence-based
interventions, not to promote practice in specific settings or define
concepts alone.
2. When attempting to minimize the effect of ageism on the
practice of nursing older adults, a nurse must first:
a. recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging
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patients.
b. accept that this population represents a substantial
portion of those requiring nursing care.
c. self-reflect and formulate one's personal view of aging
and the older patient.
d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many
Americans.
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: Ageism is a prejudicial view of aging. It is critical for
each nurse to first self-reflect on personal feelings to determine
how those feelings may affect care. Advocacy and acceptance
are important but do not address the root of ageist beliefs.
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3. When discussing factors that have helped increase the
number of healthy, independent older Americans, the
nurse includes the importance of:
a. increased availability of in-home care services.
b. government support of retired citizens.
c. effective antibiotic therapies.
d. the development of life-extending therapies.
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: Effective antibiotic therapies have dramatically
reduced mortality from infectious diseases, allowing more older
adults to live longer, healthier lives. While the other options
Gerontologic Nursing 7th Edition by
Jennifer J. Yeager, Sue E. Meiner, Mary B.
Winton, ISBN: 9780323875202, ISBN:
9780323937047 |All Chapter 1- 27 |
LATEST
1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of
Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The
nurse would use these standards primarily to:
a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the
acute care setting.
b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic
nursing practice.
,Page 2 of 251
c. elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing.
d. incorporate suggested interventions from others who
practice gerontologic nursing.
Correct Answer: d
Rationale: The 2010 Standards and Scope of Gerontological
Nursing Practice incorporated input from gerontologic nurses
across the United States to integrate evidence-based
interventions, not to promote practice in specific settings or define
concepts alone.
2. When attempting to minimize the effect of ageism on the
practice of nursing older adults, a nurse must first:
a. recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging
,Page 3 of 251
patients.
b. accept that this population represents a substantial
portion of those requiring nursing care.
c. self-reflect and formulate one's personal view of aging
and the older patient.
d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many
Americans.
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: Ageism is a prejudicial view of aging. It is critical for
each nurse to first self-reflect on personal feelings to determine
how those feelings may affect care. Advocacy and acceptance
are important but do not address the root of ageist beliefs.
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3. When discussing factors that have helped increase the
number of healthy, independent older Americans, the
nurse includes the importance of:
a. increased availability of in-home care services.
b. government support of retired citizens.
c. effective antibiotic therapies.
d. the development of life-extending therapies.
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: Effective antibiotic therapies have dramatically
reduced mortality from infectious diseases, allowing more older
adults to live longer, healthier lives. While the other options
