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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 societyon the health care system
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B. Obtain certification in gerontological nursing
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C. Prevent orreduce common risk factors that contribute to functional decline
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D. Recognizeone's own attitudes about aging n n n n n
Answer: B n
Thenurse wishes to obtain basic certification in the specialty of gerontological nursing. Which of the following is
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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 studyto improve the quality of the patients for whom shecares,
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A. teacher
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D. advocate
Answer: C n
Alawyer wishes tohire a nurseconsultant whohas advanced education and certification in gerontology. Based on
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n theirlisted credentials, which of the following nurses best fits his wishes?
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A. SallySmith, RN, BSN, BC n n n n
B. MaryMalloy, RN, MS, GNP
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C. Andy Jones, LPN, CRRC n n n
D. Greg Reed, RN, MSNn n n
Answer: B n
TheAACN/John A.Hartford Foundation Competencies are helpful tonurses because they:
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A. offer suggestions about how to gain employment in geriatrics
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B. providea 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 fornurses 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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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 n
The health care professional who wants to gain experience in working with older adults who are post-acutely
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n cannot yet 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
D. subacute care n
Answer: D n
Which of the following levels of care would be most appropriate for a healthy 84 year old man who can takecare
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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 n n n n n
Answer: C n
Which of the following is not true about assisted living facilities?
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A. if their care needs become too great, they mayhave to seek other living arrangements
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B. persons payfor assistance out of pocket n n n n n n
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Western
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Governors
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University
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CARE OF THE
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ELDERLYC475
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CARE OF THE
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TEST BANK
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, Western Governors University CARE OF THE ELDERLY C475 CARE n n n n n n n n
n OF THE OLDER ADULT TEST BANKn n n n n
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 societyon the health care system
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B. Obtain certification in gerontological nursing
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C. Prevent orreduce common risk factors that contribute to functional decline
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D. Recognizeone's own attitudes about aging n n n n n
Answer: B n
Thenurse wishes to obtain basic certification in the specialty of gerontological nursing. Which of the following is
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n trueabout this credential? n n
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 studyto improve the quality of the patients for whom shecares,
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n she is implementing the role of:
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A. teacher
,B. manager
C. research consumer n
D. advocate
Answer: C n
Alawyer wishes tohire a nurseconsultant whohas advanced education and certification in gerontology. Based on
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n theirlisted credentials, which of the following nurses best fits his wishes?
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A. SallySmith, RN, BSN, BC n n n n
B. MaryMalloy, RN, MS, GNP
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C. Andy Jones, LPN, CRRC n n n
D. Greg Reed, RN, MSNn n n
Answer: B n
TheAACN/John A.Hartford Foundation Competencies are helpful tonurses because they:
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A. offer suggestions about how to gain employment in geriatrics
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B. providea 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 fornurses 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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n 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
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n recoveringfrom serious illness or injury, have challenging medical issues needing 24 hour per day nursing, but who
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n cannot yet 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
D. subacute care n
Answer: D n
Which of the following levels of care would be most appropriate for a healthy 84 year old man who can takecare
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n 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 n n n n n
Answer: C n
Which of the following is not true about assisted living facilities?
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A. if their care needs become too great, they mayhave to seek other living arrangements
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B. persons payfor assistance out of pocket n n n n n n
