Gerontological nursing - ANSWER Study of the complex world of aging.
Demographics of aging - ANSWER There are more people over the age
of 65; 23 million women; 17 million men; make up 13% of the united
states population.
Why more older adults? - ANSWER Increase in Baby boomers; Lower
infant moriality rates; effective medical care; better nuritation, sanitation,
and living conditions.
Holism (wholism) - ANSWER To heal; to care for the body, mind,
socialization and the spirit of a person. (heal the wholeness of a person
rather than parts of a person)
"The Science of Human Caring" by Dr. Jean Watson - ANSWER All
human beings are vaulable and as a nurse, you have the responibity to
assist, nature, and provide care; It is essential to focus on the human
relationship you have with all persons in your care and their relationship
with the environment; Developing a human-to-human relationship is
critical to being a caring nurse.
The role of the LPN as an environmental manager. - ANSWER
Assessment of environment is the first step by asking how well and older
person functions in their living quarters; you need to examine the total
environment.
Two components of the physical environment that nurses need to
consider. - ANSWER Check for environmental hazards that can lead to
falls; Physical items can contribute or detract the optimal functioning of
the other person
Climate of caring. - ANSWER Involves the people with tone and
atmosphere of the environment such as respecting an older person
personal space is respected and encourages activities.
,Adult day services - ANSWER Day treatment centers for the older
people with psychiatric problems and day hospitals for older persons
with considerable physical disability.
Home-care - ANSWER Provide numerous services of healthcare official,
provide medical supplies and equipment, can be provided to patient
based on patients need.
Community-based care - ANSWER Provide care for older adults at a
community clinic, dialysis center, or in a physcians office.
Hospice - ANSWER Provide care for dying person and the family.
Nursing homes - ANSWER Skilled nursing facility or intermediate care;
must be licensed by the state.
Discuss stress and ways in which a nurse can help an older person
adjust to a new environment. - ANSWER The environment is cleaned
and well maintained; overall atmosphere is calm and welcoming;
residents are well groomed; staff are professional in appearance and are
attentive to their residents; provide restorative programs;
Acute care - ANSWER Patients are admitted for a short period of time
Culture - ANSWER Nonphysical traits we inherit
Ethnicity - ANSWER Physical inheritance
Black Americans - ANSWER Black racial groups from Africa, Jamaica,
Haiti, West Indian Islands, Dominican Republic
25.8% live in poverty.
As a result of poverty, older adult blacks die earlier than white
counterparts.
Value wisdom and knowledge of older adults in community
Health is part of a greater plan.
Many in black community are Muslim.
Religious beliefs important to lifestyle, including diet; do not eat pork.
, Sickle cell anemia exists only in black people.
Higher incidence of death from heart disease, cancer, and stroke
Native Americans - ANSWER Live in most states
Many live on reservations but also in urban areas.
566 Native American tribes in United States
Each tribe has its own culture, folklore, and folk medicine.
Importance of Mother Earth and living in harmony with nature
Illness is a price to pay for current or future bad behavior.
Traditional tribes have medicine man or woman, usually called a
shaman.
Approximately 27% to 31% live in poverty.
High incidence of malnutrition, tuberculosis, maternal and infant death
rates, and diabetes mellitus
Close family bonds, respect for elders
Personal health questions are seen as probing and disrespectful.
European Americans - ANSWER Generally have white skin; Each
European country has its own cultural beliefs.; Many European countries
have national; health-care plans that provide socialized; medicine.
Hispanic Americans - ANSWER Second-largest minority group in United
States
Immigrants from Mexico, South and Central Americas, Puerto Rico,
Cuba, and Spain
Live in large multigenerational family households
More likely to be unemployed compared with non-Hispanic whites
More likely than non-Hispanic whites to live in poverty
Traditional Hispanic Americans believe that good health is good luck.
Illness seen as punishment for wrongdoings
Use amulets, herbs, and spices
Families care for elderly members.
Because of increase in poverty, more susceptible to malnutrition, heart
disease, and diabetes
Time is a relative event.
Older Hispanic Americans are slow to come into the health-care system.
Treat "hot" diseases with "cold" remedies.
Demographics of aging - ANSWER There are more people over the age
of 65; 23 million women; 17 million men; make up 13% of the united
states population.
Why more older adults? - ANSWER Increase in Baby boomers; Lower
infant moriality rates; effective medical care; better nuritation, sanitation,
and living conditions.
Holism (wholism) - ANSWER To heal; to care for the body, mind,
socialization and the spirit of a person. (heal the wholeness of a person
rather than parts of a person)
"The Science of Human Caring" by Dr. Jean Watson - ANSWER All
human beings are vaulable and as a nurse, you have the responibity to
assist, nature, and provide care; It is essential to focus on the human
relationship you have with all persons in your care and their relationship
with the environment; Developing a human-to-human relationship is
critical to being a caring nurse.
The role of the LPN as an environmental manager. - ANSWER
Assessment of environment is the first step by asking how well and older
person functions in their living quarters; you need to examine the total
environment.
Two components of the physical environment that nurses need to
consider. - ANSWER Check for environmental hazards that can lead to
falls; Physical items can contribute or detract the optimal functioning of
the other person
Climate of caring. - ANSWER Involves the people with tone and
atmosphere of the environment such as respecting an older person
personal space is respected and encourages activities.
,Adult day services - ANSWER Day treatment centers for the older
people with psychiatric problems and day hospitals for older persons
with considerable physical disability.
Home-care - ANSWER Provide numerous services of healthcare official,
provide medical supplies and equipment, can be provided to patient
based on patients need.
Community-based care - ANSWER Provide care for older adults at a
community clinic, dialysis center, or in a physcians office.
Hospice - ANSWER Provide care for dying person and the family.
Nursing homes - ANSWER Skilled nursing facility or intermediate care;
must be licensed by the state.
Discuss stress and ways in which a nurse can help an older person
adjust to a new environment. - ANSWER The environment is cleaned
and well maintained; overall atmosphere is calm and welcoming;
residents are well groomed; staff are professional in appearance and are
attentive to their residents; provide restorative programs;
Acute care - ANSWER Patients are admitted for a short period of time
Culture - ANSWER Nonphysical traits we inherit
Ethnicity - ANSWER Physical inheritance
Black Americans - ANSWER Black racial groups from Africa, Jamaica,
Haiti, West Indian Islands, Dominican Republic
25.8% live in poverty.
As a result of poverty, older adult blacks die earlier than white
counterparts.
Value wisdom and knowledge of older adults in community
Health is part of a greater plan.
Many in black community are Muslim.
Religious beliefs important to lifestyle, including diet; do not eat pork.
, Sickle cell anemia exists only in black people.
Higher incidence of death from heart disease, cancer, and stroke
Native Americans - ANSWER Live in most states
Many live on reservations but also in urban areas.
566 Native American tribes in United States
Each tribe has its own culture, folklore, and folk medicine.
Importance of Mother Earth and living in harmony with nature
Illness is a price to pay for current or future bad behavior.
Traditional tribes have medicine man or woman, usually called a
shaman.
Approximately 27% to 31% live in poverty.
High incidence of malnutrition, tuberculosis, maternal and infant death
rates, and diabetes mellitus
Close family bonds, respect for elders
Personal health questions are seen as probing and disrespectful.
European Americans - ANSWER Generally have white skin; Each
European country has its own cultural beliefs.; Many European countries
have national; health-care plans that provide socialized; medicine.
Hispanic Americans - ANSWER Second-largest minority group in United
States
Immigrants from Mexico, South and Central Americas, Puerto Rico,
Cuba, and Spain
Live in large multigenerational family households
More likely to be unemployed compared with non-Hispanic whites
More likely than non-Hispanic whites to live in poverty
Traditional Hispanic Americans believe that good health is good luck.
Illness seen as punishment for wrongdoings
Use amulets, herbs, and spices
Families care for elderly members.
Because of increase in poverty, more susceptible to malnutrition, heart
disease, and diabetes
Time is a relative event.
Older Hispanic Americans are slow to come into the health-care system.
Treat "hot" diseases with "cold" remedies.
