{"id":115769,"date":"2023-08-24T18:44:50","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T18:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=115769"},"modified":"2023-08-24T18:44:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T18:44:52","slug":"gerontologic-nursing-6th-edition-meiner-test-bank-questions-and-answers-grade-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/24\/gerontologic-nursing-6th-edition-meiner-test-bank-questions-and-answers-grade-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Gerontologic Nursing 6th Edition Meiner Test Bank (Questions and Answers Grade A +)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gerontologic Nursing 6th Edition Meiner Test Bank
NURSING TEST BANK
Gerontologic Nursing 6th Edition Meiner Test Bank
Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was
    published. The nurse would use these standards to
    a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the acute care setting.
    b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice.
    c. elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing.
    d. incorporate the concepts of health promotion, health maintenance, disease
    prevention, and self-care
    ANS: D
    The current publishing of the Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice in
    2010 incorporates the input of gerontologic nurses from across the United States and
    includes comprehensive concepts and dimensions important to those practicing gerontologic
    nursing. It was not intended to promote gerontologic nursing practice within acute care
    settings, define concepts or dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice, or elevate the
    practice of gerontologic nursing.
    DIF: Remembering OBJ: 1-1 TOP: N\/A
    MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. When attempting to minimize the effect of ageism on the practice of nursing older adults, a
    nurse needs to first<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Gerontologic Nursing 6th Edition Meiner Test Bank
    ANS: A
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    a. recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging patients.
    b. accept that this population represents a substantial portion of those requiring
    nursing care.
    c. self-reflect and formulate one\u2019s personal view of aging and the older patient.
    d. recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many Americans.
    ANS: C
    Ageism is an ever-increasing prejudicial view of the effects of the aging process and of the
    older population as a whole. With nurses being members of a society holding such views, it
    is critical that the individual nurse self-reflects on personal feelings and determines whether
    such feelings will affect the nursing care that he or she provides to the aging patient. Acting
    as an advocate is an important nursing role in all settings. Simply accepting a fact does not
    help end ageism, nor does recognizing ageism as a form of bigotry.
    DIF: Applying OBJ: 1-6 TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching-Learning
    MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid
      arthritis views the priority criterion for continued independence to be the patient\u2019s
      a. age.
      b. financial status.
      c. gender.
      d. functional status.
      Maintaining the functional status of older adults (especially those with chronic health
      conditions) may avert the onset of physical frailty and cognitive impairment, two conditions
      that increase the likelihood of institutionalization.
      DIF: Remembering OBJ: 1-4
      TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Physiologic Integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. A nurse working with the older adult population is most likely to assess a need for a
      financial social service\u2019s referral for which person?
      a. White male
      b. Black female
      c. Hispanic male
      d. Asian American female
      ANS: B
      The poverty rate among older women is substantially higher than that seen among men. The
      poverty rates for people of color is higher than that of whites.
      DIF: Remembering OBJ: 1-4
      TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. A nurse is preparing to complete a health assessment and history on an older patient. Which
      statement reflects an understanding of the general health status of this population?
      a. \u201cI\u2019ll need to document the medications the patient is currently prescribed.\u201d
      b. \u201cI would like to understand how supportive the patient\u2019s family members are.\u201d
      c. \u201cMost older patients are bUeinSg trNeateTd for a vOariety of chronic health care issues.\u201d
      d. \u201cIt will be interesting to see whether this patient sees herself as being healthy.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Gerontologic Nursing 6th Edition Meiner Test Bank
      ANS: A
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      U S N T O
      ANS: D
      It is a misconception that old age is synonymous with disease and illness. In fact, older
      adults already tend to view their personal health positively despite the presence of chronic
      illness, disease, and impairment. The nurse should always determine the patient\u2019s sense of
      wellness and independence when conducting a health and history assessment. An
      assessment of medication use and family support is important for any patient. Many older
      adults do have chronic health conditions, but their perception is more important than a
      single number.
      DIF: Applying OBJ: 1-4 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
      MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. The nurse is caring for an older adult who has been admitted to an acute care hospital for
        treatment of a fractured femur. The family expresses concern about their father\u2019s pending
        transfer to a subacute care facility. What response by the nurse is best?
        a. \u201cAcute care facilities lack the long-term physical therapy your dad requires.\u201d
        b. \u201cYour dad will be much happier in a more serene, private environment.\u201d
        c. \u201cThe subacute facility will focus on helping your dad to maintain his
        independence.\u201d
        d. \u201cInsurance, including Medicare, will cover only a limited amount of time here.\u201d
        ANS: C
        The transfer of the patient to a subacute facility is based on the need to maintain the
        patient\u2019s level of function and independence, a task the acute care facility is not prepared to
        address once the patient is physiologically stable. The acute care facility may or may not be
        able to provide long-term therapy. The patient may or may not be happier in the new setting;
        the nurse should not make this judgment. It is true that insurance only pays for a limited
        amount of time in an acute care facility, but this is not the best reason for the patient to
        transfer.
        DIF: Applying OBJ: 1-4
        TOP: Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation
        MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. To best assure both the quality of care and the safety of the older adult patient who requires
        in-home unlicensed assistive personal (UAP) assistance, which action by the gerontologic
        nurse is best?
        a. Evaluates the competency of the UAP staff.
        b. Assumes the roles of case manager and patient advocate.
        c. Arranges for the needed UAP provided services.
        d. Assesses the patient for functional limitations.
        ANS: A
        As more care traditionally provided by professional nurses is being transferred to UAP, the
        nurse must assume more responsibility for educating, training, and evaluating the
        competency of UAP staff to provide safe, effective care for the older adult patient.
        DIF: Applying OBJ:N 1R-5 I G B.C M
        TOP: Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Gerontologic Nursing 6th Edition Meiner Test Bank
        ANS: A
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        MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. The nurse working with older adults understands what information about certification in
          gerontologic nursing?
          a. It is mandatory for those in long-term care settings.
          b. It is voluntary and shows clinical expertise in an area.
          c. It allows nurses to be paid by third-party payers.
          d. It allows nurses to advance their careers in a job.
          ANS: B
          Certification is voluntary and shows that a nurse has additional knowledge and expertise in a
          certain area of practice. It is not mandatory in specific care settings. It does not allow for
          third-party reimbursement. It may be part of a career ladder program, but that is not true of
          all work settings.
          DIF: Remembering OBJ: 1-2
          TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching-Learning
          MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. A nurse works in a gerontologic clinic. What action by the nurse takes highest priority?
          a. Serving as a patient advocate
          b. Educating patients about diseases
          c. Helping patients remain independent
          d. Referring patients to home health care
          ANS: C
          One of the challenges and priorities of the gerontologic nurse is helping patients to maintain
          their independence. While nurses do serve as patient advocates, educate patients, and make
          referrals, these actions are not specific to gerontologic nursing.
          DIF: Remembering OBJ: 1-2
          TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. A nurse is caring for an older patient in the emergency department. What information about
          the patient will be most helpful in creating a plan of care?
          a. Baseline physical and cognitive functioning
          b. Living conditions and family support
          c. Medications and current medical problems
          d. Results of the Mini-Mental State Examination
          ANS: A
          The nurse is encouraged to view older patients as individuals and consider their baseline
          physical and cognitive functional status as a standard by which to compare the patient\u2019s
          current status. The other information is also important, but the basis of individualized care
          begins with the patient\u2019s strengths and weaknesses.
          DIF: Applying OBJ: 1-2 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
          MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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