A negative attitude towards aging and the aged is called:A.geriatricsB.racismC.ageismD.ethnocentrismAnswer: C
Which of the following is not considered a
... [Show More] core competency for nurses caring for older adults?A.Analyze the impact of an aging society on the health care systemB.Obtain certification in gerontological nursingC.Prevent or reduce common risk factors that contribute to functional declineD.Recognize one's own attitudes about agingAnswer: B
The nurse wishes to obtain basic certification in the specialty of gerontological nursing. Which of the following is trueabout this credential?A.there is an experience requirementB.one must pass an examC.one must have a BSND.a and b onlyAnswer: D
When the nurse reads an article and uses the findings of a study to improve the quality of the patients for whom shecares, she is implementing the role of:A.teacherB.managerC.research consumerD.advocateAnswer: C
A lawyer wishes to hire a nurse consultant who has advanced education and certification in gerontology. Based on theirlisted credentials, which of the following nurses best fits his wishes?A.Sally Smith, RN, BSN, BCB.Mary Malloy, RN, MS, GNPC.Andy Jones, LPN, CRRC
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D.Greg Reed, RN, MSNAnswer: B
The AACN/John A. Hartford Foundation Competencies are helpful to nurses because they:A.offer suggestions about how to gain employment in geriatricsB.provide a guideline for the knowledge that is expected to provide quality care to older adultsC.were designed to prepare nurses to pass the State Board ExamD.were written for nurses working on a graduate degree in gerontologyAnswer: B
The nurse has a question about the appropriateness of an older patient's medication dose. Which of the followingprofessionals would be best qualified to answer such a question?A.the geropsychologistB.the geropharmacistC.the financial gerontologistD.the gerontological rehabilitation nurseAnswer: B
The health care professional who wants to gain experience in working with older adults who are post-acutely recoveringfrom serious illness or injury, have challenging medical issues needing 24 hour per day nursing, but who cannot yettolerate a full rehabilitation program may be best suited for employment in what setting:A.acute care hospitalB.assisted livingC.rehabilitationD.subacute careAnswer: D
Which of the following levels of care would be most appropriate for a healthy 84 year old man who can take care ofhimself, but wants to live in a place where he can socialize and have help available if needed?A.a group foster homeB.a transitional care unitC.an independent unit in a senior living complexD.assisted living in a nursing home
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