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Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition, 2022
Charlotte Eliopoulos (Author) Five Units| All Chapters 1-36
10th Edition
, Table of Contents
UNIT 1 THE AGING EXPERIENCE .................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 The Aging Population ......................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Theories Of Aging ............................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 3 Diversity............................................................................................................................ 28
Chapter 4 Life Transitions And Story ................................................................................................ 41
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes .................................................................................................. 54
UNIT 2 FOUNDATIONS OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING .............................................................. 69
Chapter 6 The Specialty Of Gerontological Nursing ......................................................................... 69
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment And Care Planning ........................................................................... 82
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing ......................................................................... 96
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing..................................................................... 111
Chapter 10 Continuum Of Care In Gerontological Nursing ............................................................ 122
UNIT 3 HEALTH PROMOTION .................................................................................................... 135
Chapter 11 Nutrition And Hydration .............................................................................................. 135
Chapter 12 Sleep And Rest.............................................................................................................. 150
Chapter 13 Comfort And Pain Management .................................................................................. 161
Chapter 14 Safety............................................................................................................................ 174
Chapter 15 Spirituality .................................................................................................................... 186
UNIT 4 GERIATRIC CARE ........................................................................................................... 195
Chapter 16 Sexuality And Intimacy ................................................................................................. 195
Chapter 17 Safe Medication Use .................................................................................................... 208
Chapter 18 Respiration ................................................................................................................... 220
Chapter 19 Circulations................................................................................................................... 233
Chapter 20 Digestion And Bowel Elimination ................................................................................. 245
Chapter 21 Urinary Elimination ...................................................................................................... 258
Chapter 22 Reproductive System Health ........................................................................................ 271
Chapter 23 Mobility ........................................................................................................................ 303
Chapter 24 Neurologic Function ..................................................................................................... 315
Chapter 25 Vision And Hearing ....................................................................................................... 326
Chapter 26 Endocrine Function ...................................................................................................... 334
Chapter 27 Skin Health ................................................................................................................... 347
Chapter 28 Cancer .......................................................................................................................... 361
Chapter 29 Mental Health Disorders .............................................................................................. 374
,UNIT 5 SETTINGS AND SPECIAL ISSUES IN GERIATRIC CARE ........................................................ 391
Chapter 30 Delirium And Dementia ................................................................................................ 391
Chapter 31 Living In Harmony With Chronic Conditions ................................................................ 404
Chapter 32 Rehabilitative And Restorative Care ............................................................................ 417
Chapter 33 Acute Care .................................................................................................................... 430
Chapter 34 Long-Term Care ............................................................................................................ 443
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving ......................................................................................................... 458
Chapter 36 End-Of-Life Care ........................................................................................................... 469
, Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition Eliopoulos, Charlotte Eliopoulos (Author) Test Bank
UNIT 1 THE AGING EXPERIENCE
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
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.
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Increased Preventive Health Care Practices, Disease Control, And Focus On Wellness
Helped People Live Longer.
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.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
,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.
CORRECT ANSWER: 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: 5 OBJ: 3
TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
4. The Nurse Points Out That The Most Beneficial Legislation That Has
Influenced Health Care For The Older Adult Is:
A. Medicare And Medicaid.
B. Elimination Of The Mandatory Retirement Age.
C. The Americans With Disabilities Act.
D. The Drug Benefit Program.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
, The Broadest Sweeping Legislation Beneficial To The Older Adult Is Medicare And
Medicaid.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 16 OBJ: 6
TOP: Legislation
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. The Nurse Clarifies That A Housing Option For The Older Adult That Offers
The Privacy Of An Apartment With Restaurant-Style Meals And Some Medical And
Personal Care Services Is The:
A. Government-Subsidized Housing.
B. Long-Term Care Facility.
C. Assisted-Living Center.
D. Group Housing Plan.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Assisted-Living Arrangements Offer The Privacy Of An Apartment Or Condominium
With Meals Prepared And Served, Limited Medical Care, And A Variety Of Personal
Services.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 14 OBJ: 9
TOP: Housing Options
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
6. The 75-Year-Old Man Who Has Been Hospitalized Following A Severe Case
Of Pneumonia Is Concerned About His Mounting Hospital Bill And Asks If His
Medicare Coverage Will Pay For His Care. The Nurses Most Helpful Response Is
Yes. Medicare:
A. Pays 100% Of All Medical Costs For Persons Older Than 65.
Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition, 2022
Charlotte Eliopoulos (Author) Five Units| All Chapters 1-36
10th Edition
, Table of Contents
UNIT 1 THE AGING EXPERIENCE .................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 The Aging Population ......................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Theories Of Aging ............................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 3 Diversity............................................................................................................................ 28
Chapter 4 Life Transitions And Story ................................................................................................ 41
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes .................................................................................................. 54
UNIT 2 FOUNDATIONS OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING .............................................................. 69
Chapter 6 The Specialty Of Gerontological Nursing ......................................................................... 69
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment And Care Planning ........................................................................... 82
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing ......................................................................... 96
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing..................................................................... 111
Chapter 10 Continuum Of Care In Gerontological Nursing ............................................................ 122
UNIT 3 HEALTH PROMOTION .................................................................................................... 135
Chapter 11 Nutrition And Hydration .............................................................................................. 135
Chapter 12 Sleep And Rest.............................................................................................................. 150
Chapter 13 Comfort And Pain Management .................................................................................. 161
Chapter 14 Safety............................................................................................................................ 174
Chapter 15 Spirituality .................................................................................................................... 186
UNIT 4 GERIATRIC CARE ........................................................................................................... 195
Chapter 16 Sexuality And Intimacy ................................................................................................. 195
Chapter 17 Safe Medication Use .................................................................................................... 208
Chapter 18 Respiration ................................................................................................................... 220
Chapter 19 Circulations................................................................................................................... 233
Chapter 20 Digestion And Bowel Elimination ................................................................................. 245
Chapter 21 Urinary Elimination ...................................................................................................... 258
Chapter 22 Reproductive System Health ........................................................................................ 271
Chapter 23 Mobility ........................................................................................................................ 303
Chapter 24 Neurologic Function ..................................................................................................... 315
Chapter 25 Vision And Hearing ....................................................................................................... 326
Chapter 26 Endocrine Function ...................................................................................................... 334
Chapter 27 Skin Health ................................................................................................................... 347
Chapter 28 Cancer .......................................................................................................................... 361
Chapter 29 Mental Health Disorders .............................................................................................. 374
,UNIT 5 SETTINGS AND SPECIAL ISSUES IN GERIATRIC CARE ........................................................ 391
Chapter 30 Delirium And Dementia ................................................................................................ 391
Chapter 31 Living In Harmony With Chronic Conditions ................................................................ 404
Chapter 32 Rehabilitative And Restorative Care ............................................................................ 417
Chapter 33 Acute Care .................................................................................................................... 430
Chapter 34 Long-Term Care ............................................................................................................ 443
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving ......................................................................................................... 458
Chapter 36 End-Of-Life Care ........................................................................................................... 469
, Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition Eliopoulos, Charlotte Eliopoulos (Author) Test Bank
UNIT 1 THE AGING EXPERIENCE
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
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.
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Increased Preventive Health Care Practices, Disease Control, And Focus On Wellness
Helped People Live Longer.
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.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
,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.
CORRECT ANSWER: 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: 5 OBJ: 3
TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
4. The Nurse Points Out That The Most Beneficial Legislation That Has
Influenced Health Care For The Older Adult Is:
A. Medicare And Medicaid.
B. Elimination Of The Mandatory Retirement Age.
C. The Americans With Disabilities Act.
D. The Drug Benefit Program.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
, The Broadest Sweeping Legislation Beneficial To The Older Adult Is Medicare And
Medicaid.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 16 OBJ: 6
TOP: Legislation
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. The Nurse Clarifies That A Housing Option For The Older Adult That Offers
The Privacy Of An Apartment With Restaurant-Style Meals And Some Medical And
Personal Care Services Is The:
A. Government-Subsidized Housing.
B. Long-Term Care Facility.
C. Assisted-Living Center.
D. Group Housing Plan.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Assisted-Living Arrangements Offer The Privacy Of An Apartment Or Condominium
With Meals Prepared And Served, Limited Medical Care, And A Variety Of Personal
Services.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 14 OBJ: 9
TOP: Housing Options
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
6. The 75-Year-Old Man Who Has Been Hospitalized Following A Severe Case
Of Pneumonia Is Concerned About His Mounting Hospital Bill And Asks If His
Medicare Coverage Will Pay For His Care. The Nurses Most Helpful Response Is
Yes. Medicare:
A. Pays 100% Of All Medical Costs For Persons Older Than 65.
