Test Bank for Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 6th Edition
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Instant PDF download of the Test Bank for Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging (6th Edition) by Touhy & Jett. NCLEX-style gerontological nursing questions with answers & rationales—ideal for nursing students, NCLEX, ATI & HESI prep.
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Why Choose This Test Bank?
- Edition-specific: Matches the 6th Edition chapters by Touhy & Jett
- Exam preparation: NCLEX, ATI, and HESI-style items
- Answers & Rationales: Included to build confidence and clinical judgment
- Digital access: Instant PDF download, works on all devices
Table of Contents Coverage
- Gerontological Nursing and Promotion of Healthy Aging
- Introduction to Healthy Aging
- Making Clinical Judgments in the Cross-Cultural Setting with Older Adults
- Biological Theories and Age-Related Cues
- Clinical Judgment to Promote Psychosocial, Spiritual, and Cognitive Health
- Gerontological Nursing Across the Continuum of Care
- Economic and Legal Issues Affecting Clinical Judgment
- Recognizing and Analyzing Cues in Gerontological Nursing
- Clinical Judgment to Promote Safe Medication Use
- Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutritional Health
- Clinical Judgment to Promote Hydration and Oral Health
- Clinical Judgment to Promote Bowel and Bladder Health
- Clinical Judgment to Promote Healthy Rest, Sleep, and Activity
- Clinical Judgment to Promote Healthy Skin
- Clinical Judgment to Reduce Fall Risk and Injuries
- Clinical Judgment to Promote Safe Environments
- Living With Chronic Illness
- Clinical Judgment to Promote Relief from Pain
- Clinical Judgment to Enhance Hearing and Vision
- Metabolic Disorders
- Bone and Joint Problems
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders
- Neurological Disorders
- Clinical Judgment to Promote Mental Health
- Clinical Judgment in Care of Individuals With Neurocognitive Disorders
- Clinical Judgment to Promote Healthy Relationships, Roles, and Transitions
- Clinical Judgment to Promote Caregiver Health
- Loss, Death, and Palliative Care
Sample Questions
1. Which statement best relates information regarding characteristics of acute care for the elderly (ACE) units?
a. They are seldom a part of a hospital facility.
b. They facilitate admission to nursing home situations. Association (ANA) offered a certification program.
c. They support promotion of health and support for maximal independence.
d. Their purpose is to rehabilitate any hospital incurred functional disability.ANS: C
ACE units are distinct areas of a hospital specifically designed to reduce the incidence of functional disability of older adults occurring during hospitalization for acute medical illness by proactively identifying and managing geriatric syndromes to help maintain the patient’s function, reducing admission to nursing homes, and lowering the cost of hospitalizations.
PTS: 1 DIF: Remember REF: 6
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. Which gerontological nursing organization welcomes nurses from all educational backgrounds?
a. The National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA)
b. The National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners (NCGNP)
c. The National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term
Care (NADONA/LTC)
d. The American Society on Aging (ASA)ANS: A
The NGNA was formed specifically for all levels of nursing personnel: registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The NCGNP is, as its name implies, limited to nurse practitioners. The NADONA/LTC is, as its name implies, limited to directors and assistant directors of nursing. The ASA is an interdisciplinary organization not limited to nurses.PTS: 1 DIF: Remember REF: 3 | 4
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
3. Which statement accurately describes gerontological nursing education?
a. Gerontological nursing content has long been integrated into the curriculum of the typical school of nursing.
b. Undergraduate nursing programs extensively cover gerontological nursing in dedicated courses, comparable with the coverage of psychiatric nursing.
c. The Hartford Foundation has funded significant work regarding the specialty of gerontological nursing.
d. Accreditation of a nursing program guarantees that appropriate amounts of gerontological nursing content are included in the curriculum.ANS: C
The most significant influence in enhancing the specialty of gerontological nursing has been the work of The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, established in 1996 and funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation. Only recently has gerontological nursing content begun to appear in nursing school curricula. Most nursing schools still do not have such courses. At present, no minimum requirements exist for the coverage of care of older adults.
PTS: 1 DIF: Remember REF: 3 TOP: Teaching/Learning
MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
FAQs — Ebersole & Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging (6th Edition)
Is this test bank aligned with the 6th Edition by Touhy & Jett?
Yes. This test bank is designed specifically for the Ebersole & Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging (6th Edition), with questions organized by chapter for easy study.
Are answers and rationales included with the questions?
Yes. Each NCLEX-style question includes a verified answer, and many provide concise rationales to help you understand the reasoning and improve critical thinking skills.
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