TEST BANK GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING WELL UPDATED 6TH EDITION
EXAM 2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT 100% ANSWERS\GRADED
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Aging is A Natural Process and not a what? - ANSWER-Disease
What is Chronological age? - ANSWER-Exact age from birth
What is Biological age? - ANSWER-Age determined by physiology rather than chronology
What is Functional age? - ANSWER-Age in terms of functional performance
What is an excellent indicator of health status and physical ability? - ANSWER-Muscle mass
Which of these methods is prefered? - ANSWER-Assessment of Biological age and Functional age
What are some basic Activities of Daily Living? - ANSWER-Bathing, dressing, eating, toileting,
transferring, etc.
What are some Instrumental Activities of Daily Living? - ANSWER-Light housework, preparing meals,
taking meds, shopping for groceries/clothes, etc.
Inability to perform which of these is indication of severe functional impairment? - ANSWER-Basic
What does Gerontology identify? - ANSWER-common characteristics, problems, disease processes, &
concerns
Nurse must consider what when planning and implementing? - ANSWER-individual differences &
characteristics
,When did gerontology come about? - ANSWER-1950's
What is Ageism? - ANSWER-Prejudice, negative stereotyping based solely on age
What is Geriatrics? - ANSWER-Branch of medicine that deals with problems & diseases of old age, aging
people
What is Gerontology? - ANSWER-Comprehensive, multidisciplinary study of aging process & problems of
older people with holistic focus, including biologic, sociologic, psychological, spiritual, & economic issues
What is the Graying of America? - ANSWER-Increased number older adults in US
What is Senescence? - ANSWER-Process of aging within cells and organs accompanied by loss of organ
function
What is Primary prevention? - ANSWER-Activities directed toward the protection from or avoidance of
potential health risks. Avoid development of disease, (Anti smoking, children exercise, etc.)
What is Secondary prevention? - ANSWER-Activities designed for early diagnosis & treatment of disease
or illness. (Like treating HIV into not becoming AIDS)
What is Tertiary prevention? - ANSWER-Activities designed to restore disabled individuals to their
optimal level of functioning
What is the newest & youngest, most rapidly growing nursing specialty? - ANSWER-Gerontological
nursing
Gerontology Encompassing what Three Levels of Complexity? - ANSWER-1. Normal aging changes (Tired)
2. Chronic conditions associated with aging (Diabetes)
3. Acute exacerbations of chronic conditions (Renal Disease)
,Who is the Father of Geriatrics? - ANSWER-Dr. I. L. Nascher
Growth in the last few decades of geriatric nursing? - ANSWER-- Increase in gerontological nursing texts -
Increase in journal articles
- Gerontological nursing education
- Certification in gerontological nursing
- Subspecialization
-** Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing**
What are 2 Advanced Practice Nursing
Roles? - ANSWER-Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist & Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Currently what percentage of U.S. population; consume disproportionate amount of healthcare
resources? - ANSWER-13.3%
In 2025 we'll need an extra how many full-time nurses to take care of aging population? - ANSWER-
260,000
Older adults account for what percent of primary care visits? - ANSWER-60%
True or false, to be old is to be sick? - ANSWER-False
American society is youth driven? T/F - ANSWER-True
Aging myths and stereotypes are what? - ANSWER-- Aging synonymous with death
-Younger individuals have a negative view of aging process
- Fear & lack of exposure to older individuals contribute to ageism
How are Older adults stereotyped? - ANSWER-ill, bald, hard of hearing, forgetful, rigid, grumpy, or boring
, What is a multibillion dollar industry? - ANSWER-Anti-aging
What are some anxieties with aging? - ANSWER-changing physical appearance, declining cognitive,
depleting financial resources, etc.
What are some Myths of Aging? - ANSWER--"You can't teach an old dog new tricks"
-"Dirty old man"
-Disease & disability are inevitable part of aging
-Health promotion is wasted on older people
-Elderly do not pull their own weight
-Most people spend their last years in nursing homes
These myths conclude to what? - ANSWER-segregation within society of elderly
Some older people are prejudice against other older people? T/F - ANSWER-T
Additional Myths of Aging? - ANSWER--Senility is a result of aging
-Incontinence is a result of aging
-Older adults are no longer interested in sexuality
-All elderly persons are financially impoverished
What do the myths lead to? - ANSWER--Ageism
-Reduced healthcare services
-Segregation of elders from mainstream society
-Nurse recruitment difficulties
-Health professionals must be diligent in avoiding age prejudice, as believing stereotypes can influence
interactions between older adults & caregivers
What is Young-old? - ANSWER-65-74 yrs
EXAM 2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT 100% ANSWERS\GRADED
A+
Aging is A Natural Process and not a what? - ANSWER-Disease
What is Chronological age? - ANSWER-Exact age from birth
What is Biological age? - ANSWER-Age determined by physiology rather than chronology
What is Functional age? - ANSWER-Age in terms of functional performance
What is an excellent indicator of health status and physical ability? - ANSWER-Muscle mass
Which of these methods is prefered? - ANSWER-Assessment of Biological age and Functional age
What are some basic Activities of Daily Living? - ANSWER-Bathing, dressing, eating, toileting,
transferring, etc.
What are some Instrumental Activities of Daily Living? - ANSWER-Light housework, preparing meals,
taking meds, shopping for groceries/clothes, etc.
Inability to perform which of these is indication of severe functional impairment? - ANSWER-Basic
What does Gerontology identify? - ANSWER-common characteristics, problems, disease processes, &
concerns
Nurse must consider what when planning and implementing? - ANSWER-individual differences &
characteristics
,When did gerontology come about? - ANSWER-1950's
What is Ageism? - ANSWER-Prejudice, negative stereotyping based solely on age
What is Geriatrics? - ANSWER-Branch of medicine that deals with problems & diseases of old age, aging
people
What is Gerontology? - ANSWER-Comprehensive, multidisciplinary study of aging process & problems of
older people with holistic focus, including biologic, sociologic, psychological, spiritual, & economic issues
What is the Graying of America? - ANSWER-Increased number older adults in US
What is Senescence? - ANSWER-Process of aging within cells and organs accompanied by loss of organ
function
What is Primary prevention? - ANSWER-Activities directed toward the protection from or avoidance of
potential health risks. Avoid development of disease, (Anti smoking, children exercise, etc.)
What is Secondary prevention? - ANSWER-Activities designed for early diagnosis & treatment of disease
or illness. (Like treating HIV into not becoming AIDS)
What is Tertiary prevention? - ANSWER-Activities designed to restore disabled individuals to their
optimal level of functioning
What is the newest & youngest, most rapidly growing nursing specialty? - ANSWER-Gerontological
nursing
Gerontology Encompassing what Three Levels of Complexity? - ANSWER-1. Normal aging changes (Tired)
2. Chronic conditions associated with aging (Diabetes)
3. Acute exacerbations of chronic conditions (Renal Disease)
,Who is the Father of Geriatrics? - ANSWER-Dr. I. L. Nascher
Growth in the last few decades of geriatric nursing? - ANSWER-- Increase in gerontological nursing texts -
Increase in journal articles
- Gerontological nursing education
- Certification in gerontological nursing
- Subspecialization
-** Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing**
What are 2 Advanced Practice Nursing
Roles? - ANSWER-Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist & Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Currently what percentage of U.S. population; consume disproportionate amount of healthcare
resources? - ANSWER-13.3%
In 2025 we'll need an extra how many full-time nurses to take care of aging population? - ANSWER-
260,000
Older adults account for what percent of primary care visits? - ANSWER-60%
True or false, to be old is to be sick? - ANSWER-False
American society is youth driven? T/F - ANSWER-True
Aging myths and stereotypes are what? - ANSWER-- Aging synonymous with death
-Younger individuals have a negative view of aging process
- Fear & lack of exposure to older individuals contribute to ageism
How are Older adults stereotyped? - ANSWER-ill, bald, hard of hearing, forgetful, rigid, grumpy, or boring
, What is a multibillion dollar industry? - ANSWER-Anti-aging
What are some anxieties with aging? - ANSWER-changing physical appearance, declining cognitive,
depleting financial resources, etc.
What are some Myths of Aging? - ANSWER--"You can't teach an old dog new tricks"
-"Dirty old man"
-Disease & disability are inevitable part of aging
-Health promotion is wasted on older people
-Elderly do not pull their own weight
-Most people spend their last years in nursing homes
These myths conclude to what? - ANSWER-segregation within society of elderly
Some older people are prejudice against other older people? T/F - ANSWER-T
Additional Myths of Aging? - ANSWER--Senility is a result of aging
-Incontinence is a result of aging
-Older adults are no longer interested in sexuality
-All elderly persons are financially impoverished
What do the myths lead to? - ANSWER--Ageism
-Reduced healthcare services
-Segregation of elders from mainstream society
-Nurse recruitment difficulties
-Health professionals must be diligent in avoiding age prejudice, as believing stereotypes can influence
interactions between older adults & caregivers
What is Young-old? - ANSWER-65-74 yrs
