COMPLETE TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING 10TH EDITION ELIOPOULOS

Quiz 1. While reviewing information about older adults throughout history, the gerontology nurse identifies which publicly supported program as the first significant step in improving the lives of older Americans? A. Federal Old Age Insurance Law B. Medicare (Title 18) C. Supplemental Security Income D. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act The answer is: A Rationale: The first significant step in improving the lives of older Americans was the passage of the Federal Old Age Insurance Law under the Social Security Act in 1935, which provided some financial security for older persons. In 1961, the United States formed the Administration on Aging, and in 1965 introduced Medicaid and Medicare. Since that time, the United States enacted Supplemental Security Income in 1972 and the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (nursing home reform law) in 1991. Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter 1: The Aging Population Cognitive Level: Remember Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Integrated Process: Nursing Process Reference: page. 4 Quiz 2. A nurse who works on a subacute medical unit of a hospital has noticed that the population of older adults being admitted to the unit has been increasing over the past few years. The nurse engages a colleague in a discussion about this finding. Which statement by the colleague would be most reflective of current thinking about older adults? E. "Fortunately, most people over 65 have a sufficient level of income." F. "It helps that older people do not have to incur any costs for their medical care." G. "Most of the older clients on the unit will have come to us from nursing homes." H. "It is reassuring older adults are receiving more concern than in decades past." The answer is: D Rationale: In recent years society has demonstrated a growing concern for its older members. Myths about older people include the belief that living to old age ensures them an adequate income, that they do not have to pay for medical care, and that most older adults live in nursing homes. Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter 1: The Aging Population Cognitive Level: Understand Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management of Care Integrated Process: Caring Reference: page . 4