Gerontologic Nursing 10

In planning for the increased number and needs of the elderly in developed
countries, nurses should realize that:

Aging can be delayed.
Women outlive and outnumber men.
Greater individual wealth means a longer life is likely.
More resources should be allocated to the elderly than to other age groups.
One of the most important aspects of health care for the elderly is:
Maintaining family ties.
Focusing on chronic illness and disability.
Ensuring adequate housing.
Securing adequate income.
Baby boomers.
Sandwich Generation.
War Generation.
Generation X.
A program for the elderly that would meet one of the goals of Healthy
People 2010 would focus on:
Developing greater spirituality.
Testing for genetic diseases.
Education for safe driving.
How to get referrals to medical specialists.
The leading cause of death in the elderly is:

Complications from falls.
Cancer.
Cardiovascular disease.
Infectious disease.
When a person who says the body just falls apart when it gets old
would be said to subscribe to which theory of aging?
Biologic theory.
Disengagement theory.
Developmental theory.
Continuity theory.
Psychologic theories of aging are characterized by what kinds of

changes?
Functional
Behavioral
Intuitive
Role
Medicare and Medicaid are federally funded programs. The major

difference between them is that Medicare:
Covers only those who have been employed.
Is open only to those who meet certain levels of financial need.
Covers only hospitalizations.
Generally is for people 65 and older.
A common theme among all theories of aging is that:
Aging involves change.
Aging is feared by most people.
Aging applies to people over age 65.
Aging is a passive process.
Which of the following represents an appropriate generalization about

the elderly?
The aging experience is unique to the individual.
Psychological changes are unavoidable.
Social Security proves an adequate level of income for most elderly.
Intellectual decline begins about age 70
In planning for the increased number and needs of the elderly in developed countries, nurses
should realize that:
Greater individual wealth means a longer life is likely.
Your Answer:
Women outlive and outnumber men.
Correct Answer:
Rationale: There are a

disproportionate number of
women in each age cohort, and
they typically have fewer
financial resources. Wealth is not
necessarily correlated to longer
life; there also are lifestyle
considerations. Some aspects of
aging might be delayed, but
overall, this is not true.
Allocation of resources is a social
justice issue.
Cognitive Level: Synthesis
Nursing Process: Planning
NCLEX-RN Test Plan: Safe,
Effective Care Environment
2.
One of the most important

aspects of health care for the
elderly is:
Securing
Your Answer: adequate
income.
Focusing on
Correct chronic illness
Answer: and disability.
Rationale: This is a goal

from Healthy People 2010.
Adequate housing, family ties,
and income are desirable, but
are not within the direct control
of nursing or health care
agencies.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
NCLEX-RN Test Plan: Health
Promotion and Maintenance
3.
The cohort that is expected to be

the largest consumers of
healthcare in the next three
decades is known as the:

Generation X.
Your Answer:
Baby
Correct boomers.
Answer:
Rationale: This is the largest

cohort of Americans, who were
born between 1946 and 1964.
The War Generation was born
early in the 20th century,
Generation X was born in the
1970s, and the Sandwich
Generation does not exist.
NCLEX-RN Test Plan: Safe,
Effective Care Environment
4.
A program for the elderly that

would meet one of the goals
of Healthy People 2010 would
focus on:
How to get
Your Answer: referrals to
medical
specialists.
Education for
Correct safe driving.
Answer:
Rationale: This is a goal

of Healthy People 2010 that
encourages programs that focus
on quality and quantity of life.
The elderly almost never are
tested for genetic diseases, and
the other choices do not meet
the goals of quality and quantity
of life or chronic illness and
disability.
Cognitive Level: Application

5.
The leading cause of death in the

elderly is:
Complications
Your Answer: from falls.
Cardiovascula
Correct r disease.
Answer:
Rationale: This is information

from the Centers for Disease
Control [[and Prevention]] (CDC)
from, 2004.
Nursing Process: Assessment
NCLEX-RN Test Plan:
Physiological Integrity
6.
When a person who says the

body just falls apart when it gets
old would be said to subscribe
to which theory of aging?
Biologic theory.
Your
Answer:
Rationale: Biologic theories deal

with physiological changes of
aging. The other theories do not
address the statement that
reflects unpleasant physiological
changes.
Cognitive Level: Application

7.
Psychologic theories of aging are

characterized by what kinds of
changes?
Intuitive
Your Answer:
Role
Correct
Answer:
Rationale: Psychologic theories

explain aging in term of role
changes and interactions.
Functional theories deal with
physiological changes; intuitive
and behavioral theories are
related to actions of the elderly.
NCLEX-RN Test Plan:
Psychosocial Integrity
8.
Medicare and Medicaid are

federally funded programs. The
major difference between them
is that Medicare:
Covers only
Your Answer: those who
have been
employed.
Generally is
Correct for people 65
Answer: and older.
Rationale: Medicare is available

to almost all Americans over age
65, not just those who have
been employed. It covers
medical expenses incurred in
inpatient and outpatient settings.
Medicaid is a federal program
that requires income thresholds
for participants.
9.
A common theme among all

theories of aging is that:
Aging is a
Your Answer: passive
process.
Aging
Correct involves
Answer: change.
Rationale: Regardless of the

theory of aging being reviewed,
all are concerned with changes
that occur in all aspects of life as
people age. Aging is a process
that begins at birth and involves
circumstances as well as lifestyle
choices. Many people enjoy some
aspects of aging.
10.
Which of the following represents

an appropriate generalization
about the elderly?
Social
Your Answer: Security
proves an
adequate
level of
income for
most elderly.
The aging
Correct experience is
Answer: unique to the
individual.
Rationale: Chronological age

does not reflect the uniqueness
of each individuals physiological
and psychological changes.
Psychological and intellectual
declines are not experienced by
many elderly. Social Security
often becomes less adequate as
people age and need greater
resources.

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In planning for the increased number and needs of the elderly in developed

countries, nurses should realize that:

Women outlive and outnumber men.

Greater individual wealth means a longer life is likely.

Focusing on chronic illness and disability.

Ensuring adequate housing.

Securing adequate income.

Testing for genetic diseases.

Education for safe driving.

How to get referrals to medical specialists.

The leading cause of death in the elderly is:

Psychologic theories of aging are characterized by what kinds of

Medicare and Medicaid are federally funded programs. The major

Is open only to those who meet certain levels of financial need.

Covers only hospitalizations.

Generally is for people 65 and older.

A common theme among all theories of aging is that:

Aging involves change.

Aging is feared by most people.

Aging applies to people over age 65.

Aging is a passive process.

Which of the following represents an appropriate generalization about

Psychological changes are unavoidable.

Social Security proves an adequate level of income for most elderly.

Intellectual decline begins about age 70

Rationale: There are a

One of the most important

Rationale: This is a goal

The cohort that is expected to be

decades is known as the:

Rationale: This is the largest

A program for the elderly that

Rationale: This is a goal

Cognitive Level: Application

The leading cause of death in the

Rationale: This is information

When a person who says the

Rationale: Biologic theories deal

Cognitive Level: Application

Psychologic theories of aging are

Rationale: Psychologic theories

Medicare and Medicaid are

Rationale: Medicare is available

A common theme among all

Rationale: Regardless of the

Which of the following represents

Rationale: Chronological age

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