Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition Eliopoulos Test Bank latest version QUESTIONS & ANSWERS BEST EXAM SOLUTION LATEST UPDATE 2021/2022 GRADED A+

Gerontological Nursing 10th EditionEliopoulos
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gerontological Nursing 10th EditionEliopoulos Test Bank latest version




Gerontological Nursing 10th EditionEliopoulos
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, Gerontological Nursing 10th EditionEliopoulos
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Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition
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Chapter 1 The Aging Population


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MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at

the older adult because:

a. disability was viewed as unavoidable.

b. complications from disease increased mortality.

c. older adults needs are similar to those of all adults.

d. preventive health care practices increased longevity.



ANS: D


Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness
helped people live longer.


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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2


TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation


MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development


2. The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term

aged refers to persons who are:

a. 55 to 64 years of age.

b. 65 to 74 years of age.

c. 75 to 84 years of age.

d. 85 and older.



ANS: C




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The term aged refers to persons who are 75 to 84 years
of age. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2,
Table 1-1 OBJ: 1 TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing
Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development


3. The nurse cautions that ageism is a mindset that influences persons to:



a. discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age.

b. fear aging.

c. be culturally sensitive to concerns of aging.

d. focus on resources for the older adult.



ANS: A


Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against
persons solely on the basis of age and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the
older adult.

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