Care of The Older Adult -TEST BANK.-C475(Western Governors University )

Care of The Older Adult
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A negative attitude towards aging and the aged is called:
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A. geriatrics
B. racism
C. ageism
D. ethnocentrism




Answer: C n




Which of the following is not considered a core competency for nurses caring for older adults?
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A. Analyze the impact of an aging society on the health care system
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B. Obtain certification in gerontological nursing
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C. Prevent or reduce common risk factors that contribute to functional decline
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D. Recognize one's own attitudes about agingn n n n n




Answer: B n




The nurse wishes to obtain basic certification in the specialty of gerontological nursing. Which of the following is true
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about this credential?
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A. there is an experience requirement
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B. one must pass an exam
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C. one must have a BSN
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D. a and b only
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Answer: D n




When the nurse reads an article and uses the findings of a study to improve the quality of the patients for whom she
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cares, she is implementing the role of:
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A. teacher
B. manager
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D. advocate




Answer: C n




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,A lawyer wishes to hire a nurse consultant who has advanced education and certification in gerontology. Based on their
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listed credentials, which of the following nurses best fits his wishes?
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A. Sally Smith, RN, BSN, BC
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B. Mary Malloy, RN, MS, GNP
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C. Andy Jones, LPN, CRRC
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, D. Greg Reed, RN, MSN
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Answer: B n




The AACN/John A. Hartford Foundation Competencies are helpful to nurses because they:
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A. offer suggestions about how to gain employment in geriatrics
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B. provide a guideline for the knowledge that is expected to provide quality care to older adults
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C. were designed to prepare nurses to pass the State Board Exam
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D. were written for nurses working on a graduate degree in gerontology
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Answer: B n




The nurse has a question about the appropriateness of an older patient's medication dose. Which of the following
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professionals would be best qualified to answer such a question?
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A. the geropsychologist
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B. the geropharmacist
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C. the financial gerontologist
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D. the gerontological rehabilitation nurse
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Answer: B n




The health care professional who wants to gain experience in working with older adults who are post-acutely recovering
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from serious illness or injury, have challenging medical issues needing 24 hour per day nursing, but who cannot yet
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tolerate a full rehabilitation program may be best suited for employment in what setting:
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A. acute care hospital n n


B. assisted living n


C. rehabilitation
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Answer: D n




Which of the following levels of care would be most appropriate for a healthy 84 year old man who can take care of
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himself, but wants to live in a place where he can socialize and have help available if needed?
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A. a group foster home
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B. a transitional care unit
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C. an independent unit in a senior living complex
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