TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGIC
NURSING 6TH EDITION BY MEINER
ALL CHAPTERS WITH RATIONALE
2023/2024
ANSWERS
Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological
Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these
standards to:
a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the acute
care setting.
b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing
practice.
c. elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing.
d. incorporate the concepts of health promotion, health
maintenance, disease prevention, and self-care.
Answer: D. The 2010 Standards and Scope of Gerontological
Nursing Practice incorporates input from gerontologic nurses
across the United States and includes comprehensive concepts
and dimensions important to those practicing gerontologic
nursing. It was not intended to promote practice within acute care
settings, define concepts, or elevate the practice.
,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. Ageism is a prejudicial view of the aging process and
the older population. It is critical that the individual nurse self-
reflect on personal feelings and determine whether such feelings
will affect the nursing care provided to aging patients. Acting as
an advocate is important, but self-reflection is the first step.
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. The health and ultimate autonomy of older Americans
has been positively impacted by the development of antibiotics,
better sanitation, and vaccines. These public health measures have
been more instrumental than in-home care services, government
programs, or life-extending therapies.
,4. 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 is the priority criterion for continued
independence. Age, financial status, and gender are less relevant
to the patient's ability to remain independent.
5. Which of the following is the most accurate statement
about the older adult population?
a. Most older adults live in nursing homes.
b. Less than 4% of older adults live in a formal health care
environment.
c. The majority of older adults require assistance with activities of
daily living.
d. Most older adults are socially isolated.
Answer: B. Less than 4% of older adults live in a formal health
care environment such as a nursing home.
, 6. A nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient. Which
statement by the nurse reflects a misunderstanding of aging?
a. "Most older adults have at least one chronic condition."
b. "Older adults are a heterogeneous group with diverse health
needs."
c. "All older adults eventually develop dementia."
d. "Many older adults remain active and engaged in their
communities."
Answer: C. Dementia is not an inevitable part of aging. While the
risk increases with age, not all older adults develop dementia. The
other statements are accurate.
7. The nurse understands that the fastest-growing segment of
the U.S. population is:
a. adults aged 65–74.
b. adults aged 75–84.
c. adults aged 85 and older.
d. adults aged 100 and older.
Answer: C. The population aged 85 and older is the fastest-
growing segment of the U.S. population.
8. A nurse is providing care to an older adult. Which action
demonstrates ageism?
a. Speaking loudly to the patient because the patient is older.
NURSING 6TH EDITION BY MEINER
ALL CHAPTERS WITH RATIONALE
2023/2024
ANSWERS
Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological
Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these
standards to:
a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the acute
care setting.
b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing
practice.
c. elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing.
d. incorporate the concepts of health promotion, health
maintenance, disease prevention, and self-care.
Answer: D. The 2010 Standards and Scope of Gerontological
Nursing Practice incorporates input from gerontologic nurses
across the United States and includes comprehensive concepts
and dimensions important to those practicing gerontologic
nursing. It was not intended to promote practice within acute care
settings, define concepts, or elevate the practice.
,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. Ageism is a prejudicial view of the aging process and
the older population. It is critical that the individual nurse self-
reflect on personal feelings and determine whether such feelings
will affect the nursing care provided to aging patients. Acting as
an advocate is important, but self-reflection is the first step.
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. The health and ultimate autonomy of older Americans
has been positively impacted by the development of antibiotics,
better sanitation, and vaccines. These public health measures have
been more instrumental than in-home care services, government
programs, or life-extending therapies.
,4. 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 is the priority criterion for continued
independence. Age, financial status, and gender are less relevant
to the patient's ability to remain independent.
5. Which of the following is the most accurate statement
about the older adult population?
a. Most older adults live in nursing homes.
b. Less than 4% of older adults live in a formal health care
environment.
c. The majority of older adults require assistance with activities of
daily living.
d. Most older adults are socially isolated.
Answer: B. Less than 4% of older adults live in a formal health
care environment such as a nursing home.
, 6. A nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient. Which
statement by the nurse reflects a misunderstanding of aging?
a. "Most older adults have at least one chronic condition."
b. "Older adults are a heterogeneous group with diverse health
needs."
c. "All older adults eventually develop dementia."
d. "Many older adults remain active and engaged in their
communities."
Answer: C. Dementia is not an inevitable part of aging. While the
risk increases with age, not all older adults develop dementia. The
other statements are accurate.
7. The nurse understands that the fastest-growing segment of
the U.S. population is:
a. adults aged 65–74.
b. adults aged 75–84.
c. adults aged 85 and older.
d. adults aged 100 and older.
Answer: C. The population aged 85 and older is the fastest-
growing segment of the U.S. population.
8. A nurse is providing care to an older adult. Which action
demonstrates ageism?
a. Speaking loudly to the patient because the patient is older.
