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GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING: COMPETENCIES FOR
CARE
,Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
2. The Aging Population
3. Theories of Aging
4. Review of the Aging of Physiological Systems
5. Teaching and Communication with Older Adults and Their Families
6. Comprehensive Assessment of the Older Adult
7. Promoting Healthy Aging, Independence, and Quality of Life
8. Identifying and Preventing Common Risk Factors Among Older Adults
9. Management of Common Illnesses, Diseases, and Health Conditions
10. Nursing Management of Dementia
11. Polypharmacy
12. Falls in Older Adults
13. Delirium
14. Anxiety and Depression in the Older Adult
15. Urinary Incontinence
16. Sleep Disorders
17. Dysphagia and Malnutrition
18. Pressure Injuries
19. The Gerontological Nurse as Manager and Leader Within the Interprofessional Team
20. Culture and Spirituality
21. Sexuality
22. Elder Abuse and Mistreatment
23. Pain Management and Alternative Health Modalities
24. Disaster Preparation, Response, and Recovery
25. End-of-Life Care
26. Care Transitions, System Models, and Health Policy in Aging
,CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
1. What is gerontological nursing primarily concerned with?
A) Treating acute illnesses in children
B) Caring for older adults across all settings
C) Managing surgical procedures in middle-aged adults
D) Providing psychiatric care to all age groups
Answer: B
Rationale: Gerontological nursing focuses specifically on the care of older adults across a variety
of settings including hospitals, long-term care, and community environments.
2. Which organization is primarily responsible for certifying gerontological nurses at the entry
level?
A) American Medical Association (AMA)
B) National League for Nursing (NLN)
C) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
D) Joint Commission (TJC)
Answer: C
Rationale: The ANCC offers the Gerontological Nursing Certification (RN-BC) at the entry level,
validating nurses' specialized knowledge in caring for older adults.
, 3. Which of the following best describes the role of a gerontological nurse as an advocate?
A) Performing physical assessments on older adults
B) Teaching patients about their medications
C) Speaking on behalf of older adults to protect their rights and interests
D) Documenting patient care accurately in medical records
Answer: C
Rationale: Advocacy involves protecting the rights, dignity, and interests of older adults,
especially those who may be vulnerable or unable to speak for themselves.
4. The term "gerontology" refers to:
A) The study of diseases in older adults only
B) The scientific study of the aging process across all aspects
C) The medical treatment of age-related diseases
D) The psychological study of childhood development
Answer: B
Rationale: Gerontology is the broad scientific study of aging, encompassing biological,
psychological, and social aspects of the aging process.
5. Which of the following is a direct caregiver role of the gerontological nurse?
A) Conducting research on aging populations
GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING: COMPETENCIES FOR
CARE
,Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
2. The Aging Population
3. Theories of Aging
4. Review of the Aging of Physiological Systems
5. Teaching and Communication with Older Adults and Their Families
6. Comprehensive Assessment of the Older Adult
7. Promoting Healthy Aging, Independence, and Quality of Life
8. Identifying and Preventing Common Risk Factors Among Older Adults
9. Management of Common Illnesses, Diseases, and Health Conditions
10. Nursing Management of Dementia
11. Polypharmacy
12. Falls in Older Adults
13. Delirium
14. Anxiety and Depression in the Older Adult
15. Urinary Incontinence
16. Sleep Disorders
17. Dysphagia and Malnutrition
18. Pressure Injuries
19. The Gerontological Nurse as Manager and Leader Within the Interprofessional Team
20. Culture and Spirituality
21. Sexuality
22. Elder Abuse and Mistreatment
23. Pain Management and Alternative Health Modalities
24. Disaster Preparation, Response, and Recovery
25. End-of-Life Care
26. Care Transitions, System Models, and Health Policy in Aging
,CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
1. What is gerontological nursing primarily concerned with?
A) Treating acute illnesses in children
B) Caring for older adults across all settings
C) Managing surgical procedures in middle-aged adults
D) Providing psychiatric care to all age groups
Answer: B
Rationale: Gerontological nursing focuses specifically on the care of older adults across a variety
of settings including hospitals, long-term care, and community environments.
2. Which organization is primarily responsible for certifying gerontological nurses at the entry
level?
A) American Medical Association (AMA)
B) National League for Nursing (NLN)
C) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
D) Joint Commission (TJC)
Answer: C
Rationale: The ANCC offers the Gerontological Nursing Certification (RN-BC) at the entry level,
validating nurses' specialized knowledge in caring for older adults.
, 3. Which of the following best describes the role of a gerontological nurse as an advocate?
A) Performing physical assessments on older adults
B) Teaching patients about their medications
C) Speaking on behalf of older adults to protect their rights and interests
D) Documenting patient care accurately in medical records
Answer: C
Rationale: Advocacy involves protecting the rights, dignity, and interests of older adults,
especially those who may be vulnerable or unable to speak for themselves.
4. The term "gerontology" refers to:
A) The study of diseases in older adults only
B) The scientific study of the aging process across all aspects
C) The medical treatment of age-related diseases
D) The psychological study of childhood development
Answer: B
Rationale: Gerontology is the broad scientific study of aging, encompassing biological,
psychological, and social aspects of the aging process.
5. Which of the following is a direct caregiver role of the gerontological nurse?
A) Conducting research on aging populations
