Question 1

Nurses must recognize gerontological nursing as a specialty and use the science within this specialty to guide their practice.

Accepted Answer

Gerontological nursing is a recognized specialty that focuses on the care of older adults, and nurses should use its principles to provide effective and specialized care for this population.

Question 2

The appropriate level of involvement for nurses at the baccalaureate level is implementation of evidence-based practice principles.

Accepted Answer

Baccalaureate-prepared nurses are educated to implement evidence-based practice principles, which involves applying research findings to clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.

Question 3

Evidence-based practice principles can be defined as the "diligent, systematic inquiry or investigation to validate and refine existing knowledge and generate new knowledge."

Accepted Answer

The definition provided describes research, not evidence-based practice principles. Evidence-based practice involves integrating clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence into the decision-making process for patient care.

Question 4

Who is truly considered to be the first gerontological nurse because she accepted the nurse superintendent positon in an English institution comparable to our current nursing homes?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

In 1988, the first PhD program in gerontological nursing was established at what learning institution?

Accepted Answer

Case Western Reserve University established the first PhD program in gerontological nursing in 1988.

Question 6

Which of the following is often used as a generic term relating to older adults, but specifically refers to the medical care of older adults?

Accepted Answer

Geriatrics specifically refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on the health care of older adults.

Question 7

There are two levels of certification for geriatric nursing, generalist and advanced practice level. What agency is the certifying body for both levels of gerontological nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is the certifying body for both generalist and advanced practice levels of gerontological nursing practice.

Question 8

Which of the following roles encompasses education, consultation, research, case management, administration, and advocacy in the care of older adults?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Acting in which of the following roles, the gerontological nurse empowers older adults to remain independent and retain dignity even in difficult situations?

Accepted Answer

The role of an advocate involves supporting and empowering older adults to maintain their independence and dignity, especially in challenging situations.

Question 10

With which age group being the fastest growing portion of the population, the complexity of caring for so many people with multiple physical and psychosocial changes will present a challenge for even the most experienced nurses?

Accepted Answer

The age group 85 years and older is the fastest growing segment of the population, and they often have multiple complex health issues, making their care particularly challenging for healthcare providers.

Question 11

Hospitalized older adults who demonstrate multimorbidity and geriatric syndromes benefit by being cared for by nurses with specialty knowledge.

Accepted Answer

Specialized nurses are trained to address the complex needs of older adults with multiple health issues and geriatric syndromes, leading to improved outcomes.

Question 12

Because older Americans use more health care per capita than any other age group, more than 10% of nurses in the United States hold certification in gerontological nursing.

Accepted Answer

While older Americans do use more healthcare, the percentage of nurses certified in gerontological nursing is less than 10%.

Question 13

As the baby boomers, who began turning 65 years of age in 2011, continue to age, this group of individuals will not only expect but demand excellence in geriatric care.

Accepted Answer

The baby boomer generation, known for its significant size and influence, is reaching an age where geriatric care becomes essential. Given their historical tendency to demand quality services, it is expected they will seek high standards in healthcare as they age.

Question 14

Which of the following organizations funded numerous certificate nurse practitioner (NP) programs at colleges of nursing for nurses to become geriatric NPs?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The word "old" is often used to describe individuals over the age of 65. This age is merely an arbitrary number set by what federal agency?

Accepted Answer

The Social Security Administration set the age of 65 as the age of retirement, which has contributed to the perception of 65 as the age at which someone is considered "old."

Question 16

Piazza, Donahue, Dykes, Griffin, and Fitzpatrick (2006) noted that nurse managers have reported that which of the following validates a nurse's specialized knowledge and demonstrates clinical competence and credibility?

Accepted Answer

Certification is noted by Piazza, Donahue, Dykes, Griffin, and Fitzpatrick (2006) as a way to validate a nurse's specialized knowledge and demonstrate clinical competence and credibility.

Question 17

Rapid growth in the healthcare industry for elders occurred following the enactment of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Medicare and Medicaid, enacted in 1965, significantly expanded healthcare access for the elderly and low-income individuals, leading to rapid growth in the healthcare industry for elders.

Question 18

Nurses were provided substantial educational opportunities to learn about the care of elderly patients through the development of Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Centers (GRECCs), which were funded by which organization?

Accepted Answer

The Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Centers (GRECCs) were funded by the Veterans Administration to enhance the care of elderly patients through research, education, and clinical innovations.

Question 19

What program gained a national reputation as the model of acute care for older adults and has since expanded into long-term care?

Accepted Answer

Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) gained a national reputation as a model for acute care for older adults and has expanded into long-term care.

Question 20

What initiative substantially increased the number of gerontological nurse scientists and the development of evidence-based gerontological nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

The Hartford Geriatric Nursing Initiative (HGNI) was specifically aimed at increasing the number of gerontological nurse scientists and advancing evidence-based gerontological nursing practice.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Gerontological Nursing