{"id":115859,"date":"2023-08-24T19:34:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T19:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=115859"},"modified":"2023-08-24T19:34:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T19:34:20","slug":"basic-geriatric-nursing-6th-edition-williams-test-bank-answers-and-cheat-sheets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/24\/basic-geriatric-nursing-6th-edition-williams-test-bank-answers-and-cheat-sheets\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Geriatric Nursing 6th Edition Williams Test Bank.Answers and cheat sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Basic Geriatric Nursing 6th Edition Williams Test Bank<br>PRIMEXAM.COM<br>Basic Geriatric Nursing 6th Edition Williams<br>Test Bank<br>Chapter 01: Trends and Issues<br>Test Bank<br>MULTIPLE CHOICE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?<br>a. Disability was viewed as unavoidable.<br>b. Complications from disease increased mortality.<br>c. Older adults\u2019 needs are similar to those of all adults.<br>d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity.<br>ANS: D<br>Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped<br>people live longer.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 1 OBJ: 2<br>TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation<br>MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To what age group does the term \u201caged\u201d apply?<br>a. 55\u201364 years of age<br>b. 65\u201374 years of age<br>c. 75\u201384 years of age<br>d. 85 and older<br>ANS: C<br>The term aged refers to persoNnU<br>s wRhS<br>oIaN<br>reG7T<br>5\u2013B8.4CyeO<br>aMrs of age.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 2 OBJ: 1<br>TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation<br>MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which of the following is true of ageism?<br>a. It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age.<br>b. It causes a person to fear aging.<br>c. It involves the use of cultural sensitivity to address concerns of aging.<br>d. It focuses on resources for the older adult.<br>ANS: A<br>Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons<br>solely on the basis of age and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the older adult.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 3<br>TOP: Ageism KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation<br>MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the older adult?<br>a. Medicare and Medicaid<br>b. Elimination of the mandatory retirement age<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic Geriatric Nursing 6th Edition Williams Test Bank<br>PRIMEXAM.COM<br>N R I G B.C M<br>c. The Americans with Disabilities Act<br>d. The Drug Benefit Program<br>ANS: A<br>The broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is Medicare and Medicaid. The<br>elimination of the mandatory retirement age does not apply to health care. The Americans<br>with Disabilities Act deals with all Americans with disabilities, not just the older adult. The<br>Drug Benefit Program was added to Medicare, but deals only with medications.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: pp. 15-16 OBJ: 6<br>TOP: Legislation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation<br>MSC: NCLEX: N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>What housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an apartment with<br>restaurant-style meals and some medical and personal care services?<br>a. Government-subsidized housing<br>b. Long-term care facility<br>c. Assisted-living center<br>d. Group housing plan<br>ANS: C<br>Assisted-living arrangements offer the privacy of an apartment or condominium with meals<br>prepared and served, limited medical care, and a variety of personal services.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 13 OBJ: 9<br>TOP: Housing Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation<br>MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 75-year-old man who has been hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia is<br>concerned about his mounting hospital bill and asks if his Medicare coverage will pay for his<br>care. What would be the most hUelpSfulNrespTonse byOthe nurse?<br>a. Medicare Part C pays 50% of all medical costs for persons older than 65.<br>b. Medicare Part B pays hospital costs and physician fees.<br>c. Medicare Part A pays for inpatient hospital costs.<br>d. Medicare Part D pays 80% of the charges made by physicians.<br>ANS: C<br>Medicare Part A pays inpatient hospital costs, Part B pays 80% of physician\u2019s charges, and<br>Part D helps defray prescription drug costs. Medicare Part C allows individuals to receive<br>health insurance through private insurance companies and typically pays entire costs.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 15 OBJ: 6<br>TOP: Medicare Provisions KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation<br>MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer asks which documents<br>are required to allow her to make health care decisions for her parent. Which response would<br>provide the most information to the daughter?<br>a. Advance directives indicate the degree of intervention desired by the patient.<br>b. A \u2018Do Not Resuscitate\u2019 document signed by the patient transfers authority to the<br>next of kin.<br>c. A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-making authority for<br>health care to a designated person.<br>d. A living will transfers authority to the physician.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic Geriatric Nursing 6th Edition Williams Test Bank<br>PRIMEXAM.COM<br>ANS: C<br>A durable power of attorney for health care transfers the authority for decision making to a<br>designated person. An advance directive specifies the type of care an individual desires when<br>he cannot speak for himself. The durable power of attorney is only one type of advance<br>directive. A \u201cDo Not Resuscitate\u201d document states that the patient wishes to die naturally with<br>no intervention. A living will prohibits the use of life-prolonging measures.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 18 OBJ: 11<br>TOP: Advance Directives KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation<br>MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"8\">\n<li>The daughter of a resident in a long-term care facility is frustrated with her 80-year-old<br>mother\u2019s refusal to eat. Which response would be the most appropriate?<br>a. The refusal to eat is an effort to maintain a portion of independence and<br>self-direction.<br>b. The refusal to eat is an indication of approaching Alzheimer disease.<br>c. The refusal to eat is an effort to gain attention.<br>d. The refusal to eat is an indication of the dislike of the institutional food.<br>ANS: A<br>Loss of independence and control is a significant issue for the older adult. Some residents will<br>exercise whatever control they may retain.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 20 OBJ: 11<br>TOP: Loss of Independence KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation<br>MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When do the conditions of aNlivUin<br>R<br>gSw<br>IilNl g<br>G<br>oTi<br>B<br>nt<br>.o<br>C<br>efOfe<br>M<br>ct?<br>a. When the patient declares that desire in writing<br>b. When a family member indicates the desire for curative therapy to cease<br>c. When two physicians agree in writing that the criteria in the living will have been<br>met<br>d. When the physician and a family member agree that the criteria in the living will<br>have been met<br>ANS: C<br>Two physicians must agree in writing that the criteria of the living will have been met before<br>the document can go into effect.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 18 OBJ: 11<br>TOP: Living Wills KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation<br>MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the 1980s, Medicare initiated a program of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) to reduce<br>hospital costs. How did the DRGs reduce hospital costs?<br>a. By classifying various diagnoses as ineligible for hospitalization<br>b. By allotting a set amount of hospital days and prospective payment on the basis of<br>the admitting diagnosis<br>c. By specifying particular physicians to treat specified diagnoses<br>d. By using frequency of a particular diagnosis to set a payment schedule<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic Geriatric Nursing 6th Edition Williams Test Bank<br>PRIMEXAM.COM<br>ANS: B<br>DRGs set up a system of preset hospitalization time and payment on the basis of the admitting<br>diagnosis.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: pp. 15-16 OBJ: 6<br>TOP: DRGs KEY: Nursing Process Step: N\/A MSC: NCLEX: N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"11\">\n<li>Which of the following facilities would be recommended for a patient who has had a hip<br>replacement and needs physical therapy?<br>a. Basic care facility<br>b. Skilled care facility<br>c. Subacute care facility<br>d. Assisted-living residence<br>ANS: B<br>Skilled care facilities offer not only basic care but also services from trained licensed<br>professionals such as nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and occupational<br>therapists.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 15 OBJ: 9<br>TOP: Extended-Care Facilities KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation<br>MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 80-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke is being sent to a skilled care facility.<br>She is concerned about the expense. The nurse can decrease anxiety by explaining that<br>Medicare will cover extended-care facility costs for what period of time?<br>a. A period of 30 days<br>b. A period of 45 days for pNhyUsRicSalIthNerGapTyB.COM<br>c. A period of 100 days for needed skilled care<br>d. Until she is able to be discharged home<br>ANS: C<br>Medicare will cover skilled care costs for 100 days. After 100 days, the resident must revert to<br>private pay or ancillary long-term care insurance.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 15 OBJ: 8<br>TOP: Extended Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation<br>MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which senior citizen political action group uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the<br>interests of older adults?<br>a. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)<br>b. National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSC)<br>c. National Alliance of Senior Citizens (NASC)<br>d. Gray Panthers<br>ANS: A<br>The AARP uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests and welfare of older adults.<br>DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 11 OBJ: 7<br>TOP: Political Action Groups KEY: Nursing Process Step: N\/A<br>MSC: NCLEX: N\/A<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Basic Geriatric Nursing 6th Edition Williams Test BankPRIMEXAM.COMBasic Geriatric Nursing 6th Edition WilliamsTest BankChapter 01: Trends and IssuesTest BankMULTIPLE CHOICE Basic Geriatric Nursing 6th Edition Williams Test BankPRIMEXAM.COMN R I G B.C Mc. The Americans with Disabilities Actd. The Drug Benefit ProgramANS: AThe broadest sweeping legislation beneficial to the older adult is Medicare and Medicaid. 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