Test Bank
Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition By Eliopoulos
Table of Contents
Test Bank For Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition By Eliopoulos 3
Chapter 1 The Aging Population 3
Chapter 2 T
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Test Bank
Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition By Eliopoulos
Table of Contents
Test Bank For Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition By Eliopoulos 3
Chapter 1 The Aging Population 3
Chapter 2 Theories of Aging 17
Chapter 3 Diversity 26
Chapter 4 Life Transitions and Story 38
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes 51
Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing 66
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning 79
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing 92
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing 105
Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing 115
Chapter 11 Nutrition and Hydration 127
Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest 143
Chapter 13 Comfort and Pain Management 155
Chapter 14 Safety 167
Chapter 15 Spirituality 179
Chapter 16 Sexuality and Intimacy 187
Chapter 17 Safe Medication Use 200
Chapter 18 Respiration 212
Chapter 19 Circulations 225
Chapter 20 Digestion and Bowel Elimination 238
Chapter 21 Urinary Elimination 250
Chapter 22 Reproductive System Health 263
Chapter 23 Mobility 295
Chapter 24 Neurologic Function 306
Chapter 25 Vision and Hearing 318
Chapter 26 Endocrine Function 326
Chapter 27 Skin Health 338
Chapter 28 Cancer 352
Chapter 29 Mental Health Disorders 365
Chapter 30 Delirium and Dementia 381
Chapter 31 Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions 393
Chapter 32 Rehabilitative and Restorative Care Cha MULTIPLE CHOICE 406
Chapter 34 Long-Term Care 419
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving 435
Chapter 36 End-of-Life Care 445
Chapter 1 The Aging Population
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older adult because:
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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
2. The nurse clarifies that in the terminology defining specific age groups, the term aged refers to persons who are:
a. 55 to 64 years of age.
b. 65 to 74 years of age.
c. 75 to 84 years of age.
d. 85 and older.
ANS: C
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