UPDATED Gerontological Nursing 2024 Exam Questions Correct Answers

Aging is A Natural Process and not a what? - ANSWER- Disease What is Chronological age? - ANSWER- Exact age from birth What is Biological age? - ANSWER- Age determined by physiology rather than chronology What is Functional age? - ANSWER- Age in terms of functional performance What is an excellent indicator of health status and physical ability? - ANSWER- Muscle mass Which of these methods is prefered? - ANSWER- Assessment of Biological age and Functional age What are some basic Activities of Daily Living? - ANSWER- Bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, etc. What are some Instrumental Activities of Daily Living? - ANSWER- Light housework, preparing meals, taking meds, shopping for groceries/clothes, etc. Inability to perform which of these is indication of severe functional impairment? - ANSWER- Basic What does Gerontology identify? - ANSWER- common characteristics, problems, disease processes, & concerns Nurse must consider what when planning and implementing? - ANSWER- individual differences & characteristics When did gerontology come about? - ANSWER- 1950's What is Ageism? - ANSWER- Prejudice, negative stereotyping based solely on age What is Geriatrics? - ANSWER- Branch of medicine that deals with problems & diseases of old age, aging people What is Gerontology? - ANSWER- Comprehensive, multidisciplinary study of aging process & problems of older people with holistic focus, including biologic, sociologic, psychological, spiritual, & economic issues What is the Graying of America? - ANSWER- Increased number older adults in US What is Senescence? - ANSWER- Process of aging within cells and organs accompanied by loss of organ function What is Primary prevention? - ANSWER- Activities directed toward the protection from or avoidance of potential health risks. Avoid development of disease, (Anti smoking, children exercise, etc.) What is Secondary prevention? - ANSWER- Activities designed for early diagnosis & treatment of disease or illness. (Like treating HIV into not becoming AIDS) What is Tertiary prevention? - ANSWER- Activities designed to restore disabled individuals to their optimal level of functioning What is the newest & youngest, most rapidly growing nursing specialty? - ANSWER- Gerontological nursing Gerontology Encompassing what Three Levels of Complexity? - ANSWER- 1. Normal aging changes (Tired) 2. Chronic conditions associated with aging (Diabetes) 3. Acute exacerbations of chronic conditions (Renal Disease) Who is the Father of Geriatrics? - ANSWER- Dr. I. L. Nascher Growth in the last few decades of geriatric nursing? - ANSWER- - Increase in gerontological nursing texts - Increase in journal articles - Gerontological nursing education - Certification in gerontological nursing - Subspecialization -** Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing** What are 2 Advanced Practice Nursing Roles? - ANSWER- Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist & Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Currently what percentage of U.S. population; consume disproportionate amount of healthcare resources? - ANSWER- 13.3% In 2025 we'll need an extra how many full-time nurses to take care of aging population? - ANSWER- 260,000 Older adults account for what percent of primary care visits? - ANSWER- 60% True or false, to be old is to be sick? - ANSWER- False American society is youth driven? T/F - ANSWER- True Aging myths and stereotypes are what? - ANSWER- - Aging synonymous with death -Younger individuals have a negative view of aging process - Fear & lack of exposure to older individuals contribute to ageism How are Older adults stereotyped? - ANSWER- ill, bald, hard of hearing, forgetful, rigid, grumpy, or boring What is a multibillion dollar industry? - ANSWER- Anti-aging What are some anxieties with aging? - ANSWER- changing physical appearance, declining cognitive, depleting financial resources, etc. What are some Myths of Aging? - ANSWER- -"You can't teach an old dog new tricks" -"Dirty old man" -Disease & disability are inevitable part of aging -Health promotion is wasted on older people -Elderly do not pull their own weight -Most people spend their last years in nursing homes These myths conclude to what? - ANSWER- segregation within society of elderly Some older people are prejudice against other older people? T/F - ANSWER- T Additional Myths of Aging? - ANSWER- -Senility is a result of aging -Incontinence is a result of aging -Older adults are no longer interested in sexuality -All elderly persons are financially impoverished What do the myths lead to? - ANSWER- -Ageism -Reduced healthcare services -Segregation of elders from mainstream society -Nurse recruitment difficulties -Health professionals must be diligent in avoiding age prejudice, as believing stereotypes can influence interactions between older adults & caregivers What is Young-old? - ANSWER- 65-74 yrs What is Middle-Old? - ANSWER- 75-84 yrs