Question 1

The student asks the gerontologic clinic nurse why so many older people are women.What information does the nurse provide? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced maternal mortality 
B) Decreased deaths from infectious diseases 
C) More deaths from chronic disease in men 
D) More deaths in war occur in men 
E) Women tend to smoke and drink less than men 
A) Reduced maternal mortality 
B) Decreased deaths from infectious diseases 
C) More deaths from chronic disease in men 
D) More deaths in war occur in men 
E) Women tend to smoke and drink less than men

Question 2

What information does the faculty member teach students about Medicare?

Accepted Answer

A) Covers anyone with end stage renal disease 
B) Part A covers some prescription costs 
C) Part B covers inpatient hospital costs 
D) Part D eliminates the drug "donut hole" 
A) Covers anyone with end stage renal disease 
B) Part A covers some prescription costs 
C) Part B covers inpatient hospital costs 
D) Part D eliminates the drug "donut hole"

Question 3

The nurse studying the history of gerontologic nursing learns which information about the specialty? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) The number of older Americans is diminishing. 
B) The geriatric nursing conference group was established in 1962. 
C) The gerontologic clinical nurse specialist certification was offered in 1989. 
D) There were no writings about the care of older persons until World War II. 
E) The first Standards of Practice for Geriatric Nursing was written in 1969. 
A) The number of older Americans is diminishing. 
B) The geriatric nursing conference group was established in 1962. 
C) The gerontologic clinical nurse specialist certification was offered in 1989. 
D) There were no writings about the care of older persons until World War II. 
E) The first Standards of Practice for Geriatric Nursing was written in 1969.

The student asks the gerontologic clinic nurse why so many older people are women.What information does the nurse provide? (Select all that apply. )

What information does the faculty member teach students about Medicare?

The nurse studying the history of gerontologic nursing learns which information about the specialty? (Select all that apply. )

Theories of Aging

Legal and Ethical Issues

Gerontologic Assessment

Cultural Influences

Family Influences

Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

Health Promotion and Illnessdisability Prevention

Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults

Nutrition

Sleep and Activity

Safety

Sexuality and Aging

Pain

Infection

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Cancer

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Pharmacologic Management

Cardiovascular Function

Respiratory Function

Endocrine Function

Gastrointestinal Function

Musculoskeletal Function

Urinary Function

Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Integumentary Function

Sensory Function

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Exam 1: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

The student asks the gerontologic clinic nurse why so many older people are women.What information does the nurse provide? (Select all that apply. )

What information does the faculty member teach students about Medicare?

The nurse studying the history of gerontologic nursing learns which information about the specialty? (Select all that apply. )

Theories of Aging

Legal and Ethical Issues

Gerontologic Assessment

Cultural Influences

Family Influences

Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

Health Promotion and Illnessdisability Prevention

Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults

Nutrition

Sleep and Activity

Safety

Sexuality and Aging

Pain

Infection

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Cancer

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Pharmacologic Management

Cardiovascular Function

Respiratory Function

Endocrine Function

Gastrointestinal Function

Musculoskeletal Function

Urinary Function

Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Integumentary Function

Sensory Function

Filters