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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 VH
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 aging VH VH VH VH VH
Answer: B VH
The nurse wishes to obtain basic certification in the specialty of gerontological nursing. Which of the following is
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trueabout 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 VH
When the nurse reads an article and uses the findings of a study to improve the quality of the patients for whom
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shecares, she is implementing the role of:
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A. teacher
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D. advocate
Answer: C VH
A lawyer wishes to hire a nurse consultant who has advanced education and certification in gerontology. Based on
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theirlisted credentials, which of the following nurses best fits his wishes?
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A. Sally Smith, RN, BSN, BC VH VH VH VH
B. Mary Malloy, RN, MS, GNP
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C. Andy Jones, LPN, CRRC VH VH VH
D. Greg Reed, RN, MSNVH VH VH
Answer: B VH
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 VH
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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C. the financial gerontologist
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D. the gerontological rehabilitation nurse
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Answer: B VH
The health care professional who wants to gain experience in working with older adults who are post-acutely
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recoveringfrom serious illness or injury, have challenging medical issues needing 24 hour per day nursing, but
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who cannot yet tolerate a full rehabilitation program may be best suited for employment in what setting:
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A. acute care hospital VH VH
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C. rehabilitation
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Answer: D VH
Which of the following levels of care would be most appropriate for a healthy 84 year old man who can take care
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ofhimself, 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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D. assisted living in a nursing home VH VH VH VH VH
Answer: C VH
Which of the following is not true about assisted living facilities?
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A. if their care needs become too great, they may have to seek other living arrangements
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B. persons pay for assistance out of pocket
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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 VH
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 aging VH VH VH VH VH
Answer: B VH
The nurse wishes to obtain basic certification in the specialty of gerontological nursing. Which of the following is
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trueabout 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 VH
When the nurse reads an article and uses the findings of a study to improve the quality of the patients for whom
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shecares, she is implementing the role of:
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A. teacher
,B. manager
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D. advocate
Answer: C VH
A lawyer wishes to hire a nurse consultant who has advanced education and certification in gerontology. Based on
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theirlisted credentials, which of the following nurses best fits his wishes?
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A. Sally Smith, RN, BSN, BC VH VH VH VH
B. Mary Malloy, RN, MS, GNP
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C. Andy Jones, LPN, CRRC VH VH VH
D. Greg Reed, RN, MSNVH VH VH
Answer: B VH
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 VH
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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C. the financial gerontologist
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D. the gerontological rehabilitation nurse
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Answer: B VH
The health care professional who wants to gain experience in working with older adults who are post-acutely
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recoveringfrom serious illness or injury, have challenging medical issues needing 24 hour per day nursing, but
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who cannot yet tolerate a full rehabilitation program may be best suited for employment in what setting:
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A. acute care hospital VH VH
B. assisted living VH
C. rehabilitation
D. subacute care VH
Answer: D VH
Which of the following levels of care would be most appropriate for a healthy 84 year old man who can take care
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ofhimself, 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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D. assisted living in a nursing home VH VH VH VH VH
Answer: C VH
Which of the following is not true about assisted living facilities?
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A. if their care needs become too great, they may have to seek other living arrangements
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B. persons pay for assistance out of pocket
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