Test Bank for Basic Geriatric
Nursing 8th Edition by
Patricia A. Williams
{Chapter 01-05}
Chapter 01: Trends and Issues
Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which senior citizen political action group uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the
interests of older adults?
a. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
b. National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSC)
c. National Alliance of Senior Citizens (NASC)
d. Gray Panthers
ANS: A
The AARP uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests and welfare of older
adults.
, PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: p. 12 OBJ: 7 TOP: Political Action
Groups KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
NOT: Remembering
2. Which caregiver could be found guilty of elder abuse?
a. A daughter who uses her mother’s Social Security money to purchase her
mother’s medication
b. A son who puts an alarm on the front door to prevent his mother from wandering
out of the house
c. A wife who allows her mentally competent husband to refuse to take a bath for a
week
d. A son who uses his mother’s checking account funds to purchase alcohol for
himself
ANS: D
It is financial abuse if the older person’s money is taken and spent by others for their
own purposes.
PTS: 1 DIF: 8 REF: p. 23 OBJ: 13 TOP: Elder Abuse
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX:
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort NOT: Analyzing
3. Which is the most frequent response to elder abuse by the abused older adult?
a. Anger
b. Physical retaliation
c. Notification of authorities
d. Nothing at all
ANS: D
Fear of retaliation or abandonment keeps most abused older adults silent.
, PTS: 1 DIF: 5 REF: p. 24 OBJ: 14 TOP: Response to Abuse
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX:
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation NOT: Understanding
4. Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?
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.
PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: p. 2 OBJ: 2 TOP: Aging Trends
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC:
NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development NOT:
Understanding
5. Which reason is often stated by nurses today for not seeking careers in gerontology?
a. The physical work is too difficult.
b. Their technical skills are not used.
c. There is too much challenge.
d. There are limited options for employment.
ANS: B
Many nurses feel that their technical skills will not be used in the care of the older
adult. There are many employment options that offer challenge and fulfillment.
PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: p. 5 OBJ: 2 TOP: Employment
Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
NOT: Understanding
, 6. “Baby boomers” is a term used to classify which of the following persons?
a. Those who entered school in 1945
b. Those who served in the military in World War II
c. Those who were born between 1946 and 1964
d. Those who were eligible for Social Security benefits in 2000
ANS: C
Baby boomers are those born between 1946 and 1964. The impact of the retirement of
this cohort is unprecedented in terms of the impact on society.
PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: p. 8 OBJ: 5 TOP: Baby Boomers
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial
Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation NOT: Remembering
7. The home health nurse recognizes which type of abuse is occurring when finding an older
adult restrained in a recliner?
a. Physical abuse
b. Neglect
c. Emotional abuse
d. Self-neglect
ANS: A
Physical abuse is any action that causes physical pain or injury. Inappropriate use of
drugs, force-feeding, physical restraints, and punishment of any kind are examples of
physical abuse.
PTS: 1 DIF: 7 REF: p. 23 OBJ: 13 TOP: Types of Abuse
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX:
N/A NOT: Applying
Nursing 8th Edition by
Patricia A. Williams
{Chapter 01-05}
Chapter 01: Trends and Issues
Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which senior citizen political action group uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the
interests of older adults?
a. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
b. National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSC)
c. National Alliance of Senior Citizens (NASC)
d. Gray Panthers
ANS: A
The AARP uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests and welfare of older
adults.
, PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: p. 12 OBJ: 7 TOP: Political Action
Groups KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
NOT: Remembering
2. Which caregiver could be found guilty of elder abuse?
a. A daughter who uses her mother’s Social Security money to purchase her
mother’s medication
b. A son who puts an alarm on the front door to prevent his mother from wandering
out of the house
c. A wife who allows her mentally competent husband to refuse to take a bath for a
week
d. A son who uses his mother’s checking account funds to purchase alcohol for
himself
ANS: D
It is financial abuse if the older person’s money is taken and spent by others for their
own purposes.
PTS: 1 DIF: 8 REF: p. 23 OBJ: 13 TOP: Elder Abuse
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX:
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort NOT: Analyzing
3. Which is the most frequent response to elder abuse by the abused older adult?
a. Anger
b. Physical retaliation
c. Notification of authorities
d. Nothing at all
ANS: D
Fear of retaliation or abandonment keeps most abused older adults silent.
, PTS: 1 DIF: 5 REF: p. 24 OBJ: 14 TOP: Response to Abuse
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX:
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation NOT: Understanding
4. Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?
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.
PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: p. 2 OBJ: 2 TOP: Aging Trends
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC:
NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development NOT:
Understanding
5. Which reason is often stated by nurses today for not seeking careers in gerontology?
a. The physical work is too difficult.
b. Their technical skills are not used.
c. There is too much challenge.
d. There are limited options for employment.
ANS: B
Many nurses feel that their technical skills will not be used in the care of the older
adult. There are many employment options that offer challenge and fulfillment.
PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: p. 5 OBJ: 2 TOP: Employment
Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
NOT: Understanding
, 6. “Baby boomers” is a term used to classify which of the following persons?
a. Those who entered school in 1945
b. Those who served in the military in World War II
c. Those who were born between 1946 and 1964
d. Those who were eligible for Social Security benefits in 2000
ANS: C
Baby boomers are those born between 1946 and 1964. The impact of the retirement of
this cohort is unprecedented in terms of the impact on society.
PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: p. 8 OBJ: 5 TOP: Baby Boomers
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial
Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation NOT: Remembering
7. The home health nurse recognizes which type of abuse is occurring when finding an older
adult restrained in a recliner?
a. Physical abuse
b. Neglect
c. Emotional abuse
d. Self-neglect
ANS: A
Physical abuse is any action that causes physical pain or injury. Inappropriate use of
drugs, force-feeding, physical restraints, and punishment of any kind are examples of
physical abuse.
PTS: 1 DIF: 7 REF: p. 23 OBJ: 13 TOP: Types of Abuse
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX:
N/A NOT: Applying
