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NCM 114
A specialist who will help elderly patients recover from illness or injury by providing practical
care and developing patient care plans.
Geriatric Nurse
Role of a Gerontological nurse which gives direct care, hands-on care to older adults in a variety
of settings and often older adults present with atypical symptoms that complicate diagnosis and
treatment.
Provider of Care
This specialized field is very intricate as it involves understanding the aging process and the
tremendous changes that every individual has to face.
Geriatric or gerontological nursing
Growing old physically as a result of the passage of time; examples: graying of hair poorer
eyesight requiring the use of eyeglasses, lapses in ability to recall names and faces.
Physical Aging
The nurse as a provider should be educated about the disease process and syndrome
commonly seen in older population which includes: SATA
Knowledge of risk factors
Signs and symptoms
Usual Medical treatment
Rehabilitation
End of life care
Subfields under the umbrella of Gerontology which may have degrees or training in social work,
nursing, psychology, sociology, demography, public health, or other social science disciplines.
Social Gerontologist
The essential part of all Nursing care for older adults is teaching: (TRUE or FALSE)
TRUE
She pioneered this specialized field of caring for older adults and was renowned as the first
geriatric nurse because of her nurse superintendent position in an English institution, where she
cared for helpers and maids of wealthy women.
Florence Nightingale
The DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITIONS stage which main distinguishing feature is on High birth &
high Death rates and almost zero growth in the pop.
Care-of-the-Older-Adult-LEC-Prelim best exam quide
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Pre- Transition stage
Aging is a normal process, and it is common to see older people around in our community.
However, derogatory attitudes toward older adults exist because of negative past experiences.
(TRUE or FALSE)
TRUE
A Gerontology Nurse may also advocate through other activities such as helping family
members choose the best nursing home for their loved one or listening to family members vent
their frustrations about health problems encountered.
True
They play an important role in the care of older adults who have physical disabilities
Physical Therapist
Role of a Gerontology Nurse acts on behalf of older adult to promote their best interest and
strengthen their autonomy and decision making
Advocate
There is again very low growth in population numbers because both birth and death rates are
equally low.
Post- Transition Stage
It is the stage of demographic transition wherein there is a decline in births and decline in
deaths, deaths decline much faster than births which results in explosive growth of the
population.
Transition Stage
It was the American Nursing Association (ANA) that formed a specialized group for geriatric
nurses in the 1960s recognized it over the next three decades. (TRUE or FALSE)
TRUE
Their role is to help patient increase functional communication, cognitive skills and teach safe
swallowing by introducing diet modifications and special feeding techniques
Speech Therapist
Acts as leaders during everyday practice as they balance the concerns of the patient, family,
nursing and the rest of the interdisciplinary team.
Manager
They are to assist individuals with valuable skills they can use to remain independent and
determine what the person’s goals are – not just to follow a plan of care prescribed by a
healthcare professional.
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Occupational Therapist
The implications of the demographics of Aging. SATA
Health care cost of Aging
Ethical and Legal Issues affecting older adults
A shrinking workforce
Increasing healthcare expenditures
Aging quiz
1. Every individual-young and old - has his or her own unique thoughts and feelings about
society,
Myth
Truth
2. "Old people have old ways of thinking."
Myth
Truth
3. It refers to the ability to perform activities necessary or desirable in daily life directly
influenced by health conditions:
Social status
Psychological status
Functional status
Changes in functional Responsibility
4. Which of the following are environmental factors causes of aging, Select all
that apply
Ultra violet rays
Poor diet
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Alcohol
Stress
Perceived health status
Ego-integrity
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NCM 114
A specialist who will help elderly patients recover from illness or injury by providing practical
care and developing patient care plans.
Geriatric Nurse
Role of a Gerontological nurse which gives direct care, hands-on care to older adults in a variety
of settings and often older adults present with atypical symptoms that complicate diagnosis and
treatment.
Provider of Care
This specialized field is very intricate as it involves understanding the aging process and the
tremendous changes that every individual has to face.
Geriatric or gerontological nursing
Growing old physically as a result of the passage of time; examples: graying of hair poorer
eyesight requiring the use of eyeglasses, lapses in ability to recall names and faces.
Physical Aging
The nurse as a provider should be educated about the disease process and syndrome
commonly seen in older population which includes: SATA
Knowledge of risk factors
Signs and symptoms
Usual Medical treatment
Rehabilitation
End of life care
Subfields under the umbrella of Gerontology which may have degrees or training in social work,
nursing, psychology, sociology, demography, public health, or other social science disciplines.
Social Gerontologist
The essential part of all Nursing care for older adults is teaching: (TRUE or FALSE)
TRUE
She pioneered this specialized field of caring for older adults and was renowned as the first
geriatric nurse because of her nurse superintendent position in an English institution, where she
cared for helpers and maids of wealthy women.
Florence Nightingale
The DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITIONS stage which main distinguishing feature is on High birth &
high Death rates and almost zero growth in the pop.
Care-of-the-Older-Adult-LEC-Prelim best exam quide
Reviewer GRADED A+
, Care-of-the-Older-Adult-LEC-Prelim best exam quide
Reviewer GRADED A+
Pre- Transition stage
Aging is a normal process, and it is common to see older people around in our community.
However, derogatory attitudes toward older adults exist because of negative past experiences.
(TRUE or FALSE)
TRUE
A Gerontology Nurse may also advocate through other activities such as helping family
members choose the best nursing home for their loved one or listening to family members vent
their frustrations about health problems encountered.
True
They play an important role in the care of older adults who have physical disabilities
Physical Therapist
Role of a Gerontology Nurse acts on behalf of older adult to promote their best interest and
strengthen their autonomy and decision making
Advocate
There is again very low growth in population numbers because both birth and death rates are
equally low.
Post- Transition Stage
It is the stage of demographic transition wherein there is a decline in births and decline in
deaths, deaths decline much faster than births which results in explosive growth of the
population.
Transition Stage
It was the American Nursing Association (ANA) that formed a specialized group for geriatric
nurses in the 1960s recognized it over the next three decades. (TRUE or FALSE)
TRUE
Their role is to help patient increase functional communication, cognitive skills and teach safe
swallowing by introducing diet modifications and special feeding techniques
Speech Therapist
Acts as leaders during everyday practice as they balance the concerns of the patient, family,
nursing and the rest of the interdisciplinary team.
Manager
They are to assist individuals with valuable skills they can use to remain independent and
determine what the person’s goals are – not just to follow a plan of care prescribed by a
healthcare professional.
Care-of-the-Older-Adult-LEC-Prelim best exam quide
Reviewer GRADED A+
, Care-of-the-Older-Adult-LEC-Prelim best exam quide
Reviewer GRADED A+
Occupational Therapist
The implications of the demographics of Aging. SATA
Health care cost of Aging
Ethical and Legal Issues affecting older adults
A shrinking workforce
Increasing healthcare expenditures
Aging quiz
1. Every individual-young and old - has his or her own unique thoughts and feelings about
society,
Myth
Truth
2. "Old people have old ways of thinking."
Myth
Truth
3. It refers to the ability to perform activities necessary or desirable in daily life directly
influenced by health conditions:
Social status
Psychological status
Functional status
Changes in functional Responsibility
4. Which of the following are environmental factors causes of aging, Select all
that apply
Ultra violet rays
Poor diet
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Reviewer GRADED A+
, Care-of-the-Older-Adult-LEC-Prelim best exam quide
Reviewer GRADED A+
Alcohol
Stress
Perceived health status
Ego-integrity
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Reviewer GRADED A+
