GERONTOLOGIC NURSING 5TH AND
6TH EDITION REVIEW SHEET 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
◉ Evidence-Based Practice. Answer: Care based on research and
clinical evidence.
◉ Health Disparities. Answer: Differences in health outcomes among
populations.
◉ Culturally Respectful Care. Answer: Care that acknowledges and
respects cultural differences.
◉ Professional Formation. Answer: Development of skills and identity
in nursing.
◉ Florence Nightingale. Answer: Founder of modern nursing and
nursing education.
◉ Red Cross. Answer: Humanitarian organization founded by Clara
Barton.
,◉ Public Health Nursing. Answer: Community-based care focusing on
population health.
◉ Health Promotion. Answer: Activities aimed at improving health and
well-being.
◉ Technical Skills. Answer: Hands-on skills required for patient care.
◉ Cognitive Skills. Answer: Critical thinking and decision-making in
nursing.
◉ Interpersonal Skills. Answer: Communication and relationship-
building with patients.
◉ Ethical/Legal Skills. Answer: Understanding legal responsibilities and
ethical principles.
◉ Healthy People 2010. Answer: U.S. health promotion guidelines and
objectives.
◉ Health. Answer: State of optimal functioning and well-being.
◉ Nursing Responsibilities. Answer: Duties expected from nursing
professionals.
,◉ Community-Based Care. Answer: Care provided in community
settings, not hospitals.
◉ Patient Education. Answer: Teaching patients about health and self-
care.
◉ Holistic Care. Answer: Care addressing physical, emotional, and
social needs.
◉ Assessment. Answer: Systematic collection of patient health
information.
◉ Interventions. Answer: Actions taken to improve patient health
outcomes.
◉ Outcomes. Answer: Results of nursing interventions on patient health.
◉ Advocacy. Answer: Supporting patient rights and needs in healthcare.
◉ Collaboration. Answer: Working with other professionals for patient
care.
◉ Nursing Education. Answer: Training and preparation for nursing
practice.
, ◉ Nursing Theory. Answer: Frameworks guiding nursing practice and
research.
◉ Spirituality in Nursing. Answer: Addressing patients' spiritual needs
in care.
◉ Pain Management. Answer: Strategies to alleviate patient pain and
discomfort.
◉ Nutrition. Answer: Dietary practices impacting patient health.
◉ Direct physical care. Answer: Providing direct physical care.
◉ Evidence-based practice. Answer: Using research findings to improve
practice.
◉ Medication administration. Answer: Administering medications as
prescribed.
◉ Collaboration in healthcare. Answer: Collaborating with other
healthcare providers.
◉ Nursing degree for geriatric nurse practitioner. Answer: Masters
degree.
6TH EDITION REVIEW SHEET 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
◉ Evidence-Based Practice. Answer: Care based on research and
clinical evidence.
◉ Health Disparities. Answer: Differences in health outcomes among
populations.
◉ Culturally Respectful Care. Answer: Care that acknowledges and
respects cultural differences.
◉ Professional Formation. Answer: Development of skills and identity
in nursing.
◉ Florence Nightingale. Answer: Founder of modern nursing and
nursing education.
◉ Red Cross. Answer: Humanitarian organization founded by Clara
Barton.
,◉ Public Health Nursing. Answer: Community-based care focusing on
population health.
◉ Health Promotion. Answer: Activities aimed at improving health and
well-being.
◉ Technical Skills. Answer: Hands-on skills required for patient care.
◉ Cognitive Skills. Answer: Critical thinking and decision-making in
nursing.
◉ Interpersonal Skills. Answer: Communication and relationship-
building with patients.
◉ Ethical/Legal Skills. Answer: Understanding legal responsibilities and
ethical principles.
◉ Healthy People 2010. Answer: U.S. health promotion guidelines and
objectives.
◉ Health. Answer: State of optimal functioning and well-being.
◉ Nursing Responsibilities. Answer: Duties expected from nursing
professionals.
,◉ Community-Based Care. Answer: Care provided in community
settings, not hospitals.
◉ Patient Education. Answer: Teaching patients about health and self-
care.
◉ Holistic Care. Answer: Care addressing physical, emotional, and
social needs.
◉ Assessment. Answer: Systematic collection of patient health
information.
◉ Interventions. Answer: Actions taken to improve patient health
outcomes.
◉ Outcomes. Answer: Results of nursing interventions on patient health.
◉ Advocacy. Answer: Supporting patient rights and needs in healthcare.
◉ Collaboration. Answer: Working with other professionals for patient
care.
◉ Nursing Education. Answer: Training and preparation for nursing
practice.
, ◉ Nursing Theory. Answer: Frameworks guiding nursing practice and
research.
◉ Spirituality in Nursing. Answer: Addressing patients' spiritual needs
in care.
◉ Pain Management. Answer: Strategies to alleviate patient pain and
discomfort.
◉ Nutrition. Answer: Dietary practices impacting patient health.
◉ Direct physical care. Answer: Providing direct physical care.
◉ Evidence-based practice. Answer: Using research findings to improve
practice.
◉ Medication administration. Answer: Administering medications as
prescribed.
◉ Collaboration in healthcare. Answer: Collaborating with other
healthcare providers.
◉ Nursing degree for geriatric nurse practitioner. Answer: Masters
degree.
