GERONTOLOGIC NURSING UPDATED
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED PREPARATION RESOURCE
●● 2. When attempting to minimize the effect of ageism on the practice
of nursing older
adults, a nurse needs to first:
a. recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging 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.
Answer: c. self-reflect and formulate one's personal view of aging and
the older patient.
●● 3. When discussing factors that have helped to 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.
Answer: c. effective antibiotic therapies.
●● 4. Based on current data, when presenting an older adult's discharge
teaching plan, the
nurse includes the patient's:
a. nonrelated caretaker.
b. paid caregiver.
c. family member.
d. intuitional representative.
Answer: c. family member.
●● 5. The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been
diagnosed with
rheumatoid arthritis views the priority criterion for continued
independence to be the patient's:
a. age.
b. financial status.
c. gender.
d. functional status.
Answer: d. functional status.
,●● 6. A nurse working with the older adult population is most likely to
assess a need for a
financial social service's referral for a(n):
a. white male.
b. black female.
c. Hispanic male.
d. Asian American female.
Answer: b. black female.
●● 7. Which of the following statements made by a nurse preparing to
complete a health
assessment and history on an older patient reflects an understanding of
the general health status of
this population?
a. "I'll need to document well regarding the medications the patient is
currently
prescribed."
b. "I would like to understand how supportive the patient's family
members are."
c. "Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic health
care issues."
d. "It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees herself as being
healthy."
, Answer: d. "It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees herself
as being healthy."
●● 8. The nurse is caring for an older adult who has been admitted to an
acute care hospital
for treatment of a fractured femur. The family expresses concern about
the patient's pending
transfer to a subacute care facility. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "Acute care facilities lack the long-term physical therapy support your
dad
requires."
b. "Your dad will be much happier in a more serene, private
environment."
c. "The subacute facility will focus on helping your dad maintain his
independence."
d. "Insurance, including Medicare, will cover only a limited amount of
time here."
Answer: c. "The subacute facility will focus on helping your dad
maintain his independence."
●● 9. To best assure both the quality of care and the safety of the older
adult patient who
requires in-home unlicensed assistive personal (UAP) assistance, the
geriatric nurse:
a. evaluates the competency of the UAP staff.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED PREPARATION RESOURCE
●● 2. When attempting to minimize the effect of ageism on the practice
of nursing older
adults, a nurse needs to first:
a. recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging 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.
Answer: c. self-reflect and formulate one's personal view of aging and
the older patient.
●● 3. When discussing factors that have helped to 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.
Answer: c. effective antibiotic therapies.
●● 4. Based on current data, when presenting an older adult's discharge
teaching plan, the
nurse includes the patient's:
a. nonrelated caretaker.
b. paid caregiver.
c. family member.
d. intuitional representative.
Answer: c. family member.
●● 5. The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been
diagnosed with
rheumatoid arthritis views the priority criterion for continued
independence to be the patient's:
a. age.
b. financial status.
c. gender.
d. functional status.
Answer: d. functional status.
,●● 6. A nurse working with the older adult population is most likely to
assess a need for a
financial social service's referral for a(n):
a. white male.
b. black female.
c. Hispanic male.
d. Asian American female.
Answer: b. black female.
●● 7. Which of the following statements made by a nurse preparing to
complete a health
assessment and history on an older patient reflects an understanding of
the general health status of
this population?
a. "I'll need to document well regarding the medications the patient is
currently
prescribed."
b. "I would like to understand how supportive the patient's family
members are."
c. "Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic health
care issues."
d. "It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees herself as being
healthy."
, Answer: d. "It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees herself
as being healthy."
●● 8. The nurse is caring for an older adult who has been admitted to an
acute care hospital
for treatment of a fractured femur. The family expresses concern about
the patient's pending
transfer to a subacute care facility. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "Acute care facilities lack the long-term physical therapy support your
dad
requires."
b. "Your dad will be much happier in a more serene, private
environment."
c. "The subacute facility will focus on helping your dad maintain his
independence."
d. "Insurance, including Medicare, will cover only a limited amount of
time here."
Answer: c. "The subacute facility will focus on helping your dad
maintain his independence."
●● 9. To best assure both the quality of care and the safety of the older
adult patient who
requires in-home unlicensed assistive personal (UAP) assistance, the
geriatric nurse:
a. evaluates the competency of the UAP staff.
