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NCM 1 1 4
A specialist who will help elderly patients recover from illness or injury b y
providing practical care a n d dev elo ping patient care plans.
Geriatric Nurse
Role of a Gerontological nurse which g i v e s direct care, hands-on care to older adults
in a variety of settings a n d often older adults present with atypical sym p t o m s that
complicate diagnosis a n d treatment.
Provider of Care
Thi s spe ci al i zed field is ve ry intricate a s it involves unde rstanding the a g i n g process
a n d the tremendous c h a n g e s that e v e ry individual h a s to face.
Geriatric or gerontological nursing
Growing old ph y s ic al ly a s a result of the p a s s a g e of time; e x a m p l e s : g r a y i n g of
hair poorer ey esigh t requiring the u s e of e y e g l a s s e s , l a p s es in ability to recall
n a m e s a n d faces.
Physical Aging
T h e nu rse a s a provider should b e educated about the d i s e a s e process a n d
syndro m e comm o nly s e e n in older population which includes: SATA
Knowledge of risk factors
Sig ns and symptoms
Usual Medical treatment
Rehabilitation
End of life care
Subf ields under the umbrella of Gerontology which m a y h a v e d egr e e s or training in
social work, nursing, psycho lo gy, sociology, dem o g raphy, public health, or other social
s c i e n c e disciplines.
Social Gerontologist
T h e essential part of all Nursing care for older adults is teaching: (TR U E or F A L S E )
TRUE
S h e pioneered this special i ze d field of caring for older adults a n d was renowned a s
the first geriatric nurse b e c a u s e of her nurse superintendent position in a n E n g l i s h
institution, where s h e cared for helpers a n d m a i d s of wealthy women.
Florence Nightingale
T h e DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITIONS s t a ge which m a i n distinguish ing feature is on
H i g h birth & h i g h De at h rates a n d almost zero growth in the pop.
Pre- Transition stage
, Care-of-the-Older-Adult-LEC-Prelim best exam guide Reviewer GRADED A+
Aging is a normal process, a n d it is common to s e e older people around in our
co mmunity. However, derogatory attitudes toward older adults exist b e c a u s e of
ne ga ti v e past expe rien ce s. (TRU E or F A L S E )
TRUE
A Gerontology Nurse m a y also advo cate through other activities s u c h a s hel pi ng
family m e m b e r s choose the best nursing ho m e for their loved one or listening to
family m e m b e r s vent their frustrations about health problems encountered.
True
T h e y p l a y a n important role in the care of older adults who h a v e ph y s ic a l disabilities
Physical Therapist
Role of a Gerontology Nurse acts on behalf of older adult to promote their best interest
a n d strengthen their autonomy a n d decision m a k i n g
Advocate
There is a g a i n v ery low growth in population n um be r s b e c a u s e both birth a n d death
rates are equall y low.
Post- Transition Stage
It is the s t a ge of demo graphi c transition wherein there is a dec line in births a n d
decline in deaths, deat hs decline m u c h faster than births which results in
explosive growth of the population.
Transition Stage
It was the American Nursing Association (ANA) that formed a speci al i zed group for
geriatric nurse s in the 1 9 6 0 s recognized it over the next three d e c a d e s . (TRU E or
FALSE)
TRUE
Their role is to help patient increase functional communication, cognitive skills
a n d teach safe swallowing b y introducing diet modifications a n d s pe ci al fee ding
techniques
Speech Therapist
Acts a s leaders during ev e r y d a y practice a s they b a l a n c e the concerns of the
patient, family, nursing a n d the rest of the interdisciplinary team .
Manager
T h e y are to assist individuals with v al u a b l e skills they c a n u s e to rema in
indepen dent a n d determine what the person’s goals are – not just to follow a plan
of care prescribed b y a healthcare professional.
Occupational Therapist
T h e implications of the dem o gr aphi cs of Aging. SATA
Health care cost of Aging
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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
Alcohol
Stress
Perceived health status
Ego-integrity
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Infectious diseases
chemicals that support oxidative stress
5. According to Erikson, what is the primary developmental task of the older adult population?
Generativity versus stagnation
Trust versus mistrust
O Intimacy versus isolation
Integrity versus despair
6. These explains theories in terms of mental processes, emotions, attitudes, motivation
and personality development that is characterized ny life stage transitions
Psychosocial Theories
Biological Theories
Sociological Theories
Spiritual Theories
7. Concerned in answering basic questions regarding physiologic processe that occur in all
living organism as they chronologically age. and address anatomic and physiologic changes
occurring with age.
Psychosocial Theories
Biological Theories.
Sociological Theories
Spiritual Theories
8. What is the best resource (of those listed below) for identifying information regarding an older
adult's current functional ability?
Psychological tests and related exams
Diagnostic x-rays and lab tests
Family members who visit occasionally and call weekly
NCM 1 1 4
A specialist who will help elderly patients recover from illness or injury b y
providing practical care a n d dev elo ping patient care plans.
Geriatric Nurse
Role of a Gerontological nurse which g i v e s direct care, hands-on care to older adults
in a variety of settings a n d often older adults present with atypical sym p t o m s that
complicate diagnosis a n d treatment.
Provider of Care
Thi s spe ci al i zed field is ve ry intricate a s it involves unde rstanding the a g i n g process
a n d the tremendous c h a n g e s that e v e ry individual h a s to face.
Geriatric or gerontological nursing
Growing old ph y s ic al ly a s a result of the p a s s a g e of time; e x a m p l e s : g r a y i n g of
hair poorer ey esigh t requiring the u s e of e y e g l a s s e s , l a p s es in ability to recall
n a m e s a n d faces.
Physical Aging
T h e nu rse a s a provider should b e educated about the d i s e a s e process a n d
syndro m e comm o nly s e e n in older population which includes: SATA
Knowledge of risk factors
Sig ns and symptoms
Usual Medical treatment
Rehabilitation
End of life care
Subf ields under the umbrella of Gerontology which m a y h a v e d egr e e s or training in
social work, nursing, psycho lo gy, sociology, dem o g raphy, public health, or other social
s c i e n c e disciplines.
Social Gerontologist
T h e essential part of all Nursing care for older adults is teaching: (TR U E or F A L S E )
TRUE
S h e pioneered this special i ze d field of caring for older adults a n d was renowned a s
the first geriatric nurse b e c a u s e of her nurse superintendent position in a n E n g l i s h
institution, where s h e cared for helpers a n d m a i d s of wealthy women.
Florence Nightingale
T h e DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITIONS s t a ge which m a i n distinguish ing feature is on
H i g h birth & h i g h De at h rates a n d almost zero growth in the pop.
Pre- Transition stage
, Care-of-the-Older-Adult-LEC-Prelim best exam guide Reviewer GRADED A+
Aging is a normal process, a n d it is common to s e e older people around in our
co mmunity. However, derogatory attitudes toward older adults exist b e c a u s e of
ne ga ti v e past expe rien ce s. (TRU E or F A L S E )
TRUE
A Gerontology Nurse m a y also advo cate through other activities s u c h a s hel pi ng
family m e m b e r s choose the best nursing ho m e for their loved one or listening to
family m e m b e r s vent their frustrations about health problems encountered.
True
T h e y p l a y a n important role in the care of older adults who h a v e ph y s ic a l disabilities
Physical Therapist
Role of a Gerontology Nurse acts on behalf of older adult to promote their best interest
a n d strengthen their autonomy a n d decision m a k i n g
Advocate
There is a g a i n v ery low growth in population n um be r s b e c a u s e both birth a n d death
rates are equall y low.
Post- Transition Stage
It is the s t a ge of demo graphi c transition wherein there is a dec line in births a n d
decline in deaths, deat hs decline m u c h faster than births which results in
explosive growth of the population.
Transition Stage
It was the American Nursing Association (ANA) that formed a speci al i zed group for
geriatric nurse s in the 1 9 6 0 s recognized it over the next three d e c a d e s . (TRU E or
FALSE)
TRUE
Their role is to help patient increase functional communication, cognitive skills
a n d teach safe swallowing b y introducing diet modifications a n d s pe ci al fee ding
techniques
Speech Therapist
Acts a s leaders during ev e r y d a y practice a s they b a l a n c e the concerns of the
patient, family, nursing a n d the rest of the interdisciplinary team .
Manager
T h e y are to assist individuals with v al u a b l e skills they c a n u s e to rema in
indepen dent a n d determine what the person’s goals are – not just to follow a plan
of care prescribed b y a healthcare professional.
Occupational Therapist
T h e implications of the dem o gr aphi cs of Aging. SATA
Health care cost of Aging
, Care-of-the-Older-Adult-LEC-Prelim best exam guide Reviewer GRADED A+
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
Alcohol
Stress
Perceived health status
Ego-integrity
, Care-of-the-Older-Adult-LEC-Prelim best exam guide Reviewer GRADED A+
Infectious diseases
chemicals that support oxidative stress
5. According to Erikson, what is the primary developmental task of the older adult population?
Generativity versus stagnation
Trust versus mistrust
O Intimacy versus isolation
Integrity versus despair
6. These explains theories in terms of mental processes, emotions, attitudes, motivation
and personality development that is characterized ny life stage transitions
Psychosocial Theories
Biological Theories
Sociological Theories
Spiritual Theories
7. Concerned in answering basic questions regarding physiologic processe that occur in all
living organism as they chronologically age. and address anatomic and physiologic changes
occurring with age.
Psychosocial Theories
Biological Theories.
Sociological Theories
Spiritual Theories
8. What is the best resource (of those listed below) for identifying information regarding an older
adult's current functional ability?
Psychological tests and related exams
Diagnostic x-rays and lab tests
Family members who visit occasionally and call weekly
