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Question 1 of 5

Which is an accurate statement regarding 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. When content is integrated throughout a curriculum, less than 25% is devoted to geriatric care.

D. Accreditation of a nursing program guarantees that appropriate amounts of gerontological nursing content are included in the curriculum.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: When content is integrated throughout a curriculum, less than 25% is devoted to geriatric care.

Question 2 of 5

When developing a community health initiative aimed at improving the health of older adults, which of the following statistics should the nurse consider regarding the utilization of preventive health services among seniors?

A. Approximately 60% of older adults (ages 65 and older) actively participate in preventive health services.

B. Fewer than 50% of older adults (ages 65 and older) utilize available preventive services.

C. The majority of older adults prefer alternative medicine over conventional preventive services.

D. Preventive health services are equally utilized by older adults and younger adults.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Fewer than 50% of older adults (ages 65 and older) utilize available preventive services.

Question 3 of 5

Mezey and Fulmer (2002) justify gerontological nursing research and the work of gerontological advanced practice nurses by concluding the following:

A. Other scientists devalue gerontological nursing research.

B. The research influences outcomes from nursing care in a positive way.

C. Gerontological care is expensive but required in long-term care.

D. Gerontological nursing research is well known to practicing nurses.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The research influences outcomes from nursing care in a positive way.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is working with older clients in a long term care facility. Which activities performed by the nurse fosters reminiscence among these clients?

A. Having storytelling hours

B. Playing cards

C. Painting a picture

D. Watching movies

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Having storytelling hours

Question 5 of 5

Research on the health outcomes of older adults has significantly increased in rigor and scope:

A. Primarily in the last 30 years.

B. Since the mid-20th century.

C. Only after the establishment of Medicare.

D. In the last decade.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Primarily in the last 30 years.

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