Introduction To Medical Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition by Linton
Introduction To Medical Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition by Linton
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Chapter 11: The Older Patient
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | Person’s state of mind |
| b. | Person older than 65 years of age |
| c. | Process of growing older |
| d. | Person of advanced age |
ANS: D
Aged or old age is defined as advanced in years.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 137 OBJ: 2
TOP: Definitions of Old Age KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | Measured in chronologic years |
| b. | Directly related to heredity |
| c. | Related to behavioral characteristics |
| d. | Begins at the time of birth |
ANS: D
Geriatrics is the science of old age and the application of knowledge related to the biologic, biomedical, behavioral, and social aspects of aging.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 137 OBJ: 2
TOP: Definitions of Old Age KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | Specialized knowledge is needed. |
| b. | Geriatric patients are physically impaired. |
| c. | Most geriatric patients will develop dementia. |
| d. | Geriatric patients need to be closely supervised. |
ANS: A
Knowledge, understanding, and caring are prerequisites for working effectively with older adults. Although specialized formal education programs at the graduate level are available for gerontologic nurses, many nurses gain specials skills through on-the-job experiences.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 138 OBJ: 1
TOP: Roles of the Gerontologic Nurse KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | Insecurity about her appearance |
| b. | Trying to cope with the changes of aging |
| c. | Denial concerning her advancing age |
| d. | Her fashion consciousness |
ANS: C
Some older people confront aging, but others deny it by acting in a younger manner.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 138-139 OBJ: 2
TOP: Ageism: Myths and Stereotypes KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
| a. | It dehumanizes older individuals. |
| b. | It is based on the biologic theory of aging. |
| c. | It is based on natural and purposeful occurrences. |
| d. | It continues to change as the population ages. |
ANS: A
Ageism is the stereotyping of and discrimination against people because of their age.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 138-139 OBJ: 2
TOP: Ageism: Myths and Stereotypes KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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