Chapter 01: Gerontological Nursing and Promotion of Healthy Aging MULTIPLE CHOICE 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: Asse