NURS 1016 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Evolution of Gerontological Nursing
moved from 'illness' to 'holistic focus'
Gerontological Nursing Roles
required in hospital, home, acute long term care facilities, rehabilitation care centers
Nurses provide care to older adults in
Long term care, acute care, community care
Baby Boomers
prepare early for old age, expect higher quality care
Aging begins
when you are born
Meaning of aging influenced by
culture, society, history, gender
Historically aging was viewed as
a disease
Young-old
65-74
Middle-old
75-84
Old-old
,85+
Centenarians
100 years and older
Chronological age marker for seniors in Canada
65 years
Age of eligibility to receive old age security pension
65, in 1952 was 70
Demographics
statistical study of size and distribution of a population
2015
16.1% Canadians 65 and older
2031 Canada
will be 25% Canadians 65 and older
2006
12.1% NL residents 65 and older
2019
21.5% NL residents 65 and older
2031 NL
will be 30% NL residents over 65
Geography of NL
multiple rural and urban communities
Aging today in Canada
gender considerations, diversity, economics, health services
,Africa
has a relatively young population
Western Europe and Japan
have more older people than young
Reason for aging trends in Canada
-increase in life expectancy
-decrease in fertility rate
-baby boomers are aging
Evidenced-informed practice (EIP)
based on research
Canadian Gerontological Nurses Association 2020
1. relational care
2. ethical care
3. evidence informed care
4. aesthetic artful care
5. safe care
6. socio-politically engaged care
CRNNL
recognizes importance of nursing in caring for older adults
Health, Wellness and Aging
holistic healthcare
Determinants of health
factors that positively or negatively influence health of Canadians
, Determinants of Health ex
-income and social status
-social support networks
-education and literacy
-employment and working conditions
-social environments
-physical environments
-biology and genetics
-health services
-gender
Lalonde Report 1974
claimed that socioeconomic, environmental, &biologic factors are equally or more
important in influencing health than health care.
Ageism
stereotyping and discriminating against people because they are old
Ageism often stems from
limited knowledge about older population
Depression is normal part of aging
false
Older adults should limit physical activity
false
old age means end of sex
false
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Evolution of Gerontological Nursing
moved from 'illness' to 'holistic focus'
Gerontological Nursing Roles
required in hospital, home, acute long term care facilities, rehabilitation care centers
Nurses provide care to older adults in
Long term care, acute care, community care
Baby Boomers
prepare early for old age, expect higher quality care
Aging begins
when you are born
Meaning of aging influenced by
culture, society, history, gender
Historically aging was viewed as
a disease
Young-old
65-74
Middle-old
75-84
Old-old
,85+
Centenarians
100 years and older
Chronological age marker for seniors in Canada
65 years
Age of eligibility to receive old age security pension
65, in 1952 was 70
Demographics
statistical study of size and distribution of a population
2015
16.1% Canadians 65 and older
2031 Canada
will be 25% Canadians 65 and older
2006
12.1% NL residents 65 and older
2019
21.5% NL residents 65 and older
2031 NL
will be 30% NL residents over 65
Geography of NL
multiple rural and urban communities
Aging today in Canada
gender considerations, diversity, economics, health services
,Africa
has a relatively young population
Western Europe and Japan
have more older people than young
Reason for aging trends in Canada
-increase in life expectancy
-decrease in fertility rate
-baby boomers are aging
Evidenced-informed practice (EIP)
based on research
Canadian Gerontological Nurses Association 2020
1. relational care
2. ethical care
3. evidence informed care
4. aesthetic artful care
5. safe care
6. socio-politically engaged care
CRNNL
recognizes importance of nursing in caring for older adults
Health, Wellness and Aging
holistic healthcare
Determinants of health
factors that positively or negatively influence health of Canadians
, Determinants of Health ex
-income and social status
-social support networks
-education and literacy
-employment and working conditions
-social environments
-physical environments
-biology and genetics
-health services
-gender
Lalonde Report 1974
claimed that socioeconomic, environmental, &biologic factors are equally or more
important in influencing health than health care.
Ageism
stereotyping and discriminating against people because they are old
Ageism often stems from
limited knowledge about older population
Depression is normal part of aging
false
Older adults should limit physical activity
false
old age means end of sex
false
