Which of the Following Statements Best Identifies Gerontological Nursing

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best identifies gerontological nursing?

• A)Nurses have only recently become involved in the care of the older person.
• B)Gerontological care, while important, is the smallest specialty group within the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA).
• C)The purposes of gerontological nursing include promotion of health and support for maximal function.
• D)Canadian Nurses Association certification is available only for gerontological nurses in research positions.

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Definitions:

Henry Murray

An American psychologist and one of the pioneers of personality psychology known for developing need theory and the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

Self-Determination Theory

A theory of motivation proposing that people are most motivated and function optimally when they feel that they have autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Implicit Motives

The unconscious desires, preferences, and needs that influence behavior and decision-making.