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Introduction to Gerontology Study Guide, Exams of Nursing

Keele UniversityNursing

This comprehensive study guide provides an in-depth exploration of gerontology, focusing on topics such as geriatrics, ageism, gerontological nursing, and the roles of gerontological nurses and advanced practice nurses (apns). It also covers the functions of gerontological nursing, the best practices for gerontological care, and the standards for gerontological care set by the american nurses association (ana). The guide also discusses long-term care practice settings and community practice settings, as well as the major categories of practice settings. This study guide is ideal for university students studying nursing or gerontology, particularly those in their second or third year.

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2023/2024

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D399 Introduction to Gerontology
Study Guide
Gerontology - ✔ ...
Geriatrics - ✔️Related to health care and medicine
Ageism - ✔️discrimination towards age
Gerontological nursing - ✔️...
Old - ✔️societal term we use
Elder, Senior, Older adult, Elderly - ✔️cultural terms used to refer to older people
Centarian - ✔️People 100-115
biological age - ✔️what age a person physically looks ike
The aged are more likely to die from _______ conditions than _____. - ✔️chronic,
acute
3 chronological classes of old - ✔️young-old 65-74
middle-old 75-84
old-old (frail elderly) 85+
Leading causes of death - ✔️Heart disease, CA, stroke, COPD, pneumonia,
accidents, alzheimer's disease
Baby boomers - ✔️born 1946-1964
Main characteristics of baby boomers - ✔️1. Diverse group
2. Better educated
3. Higher incomes
4. More tech savvy
5. More physically fit
6. Informed consumers
Function of gerontological nursing - ✔️fosters independence of elder
Best way to provide gerontological care - ✔️Best when interdisciplinary and holistic
AACN/Hartford - ✔️Provides competencies for nurses that are certified as
gerontological nurses
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D399 Introduction to Gerontology

Study Guide

Gerontology - ✔... Geriatrics - ✔️Related to health care and medicine Ageism - ✔️discrimination towards age Gerontological nursing - ✔️... Old - ✔️societal term we use Elder, Senior, Older adult, Elderly - ✔️cultural terms used to refer to older people Centarian - ✔️People 100- biological age - ✔️what age a person physically looks ike The aged are more likely to die from _______ conditions than _____. - ✔️chronic, acute 3 chronological classes of old - ✔️young-old 65- middle-old 75- old-old (frail elderly) 85+ Leading causes of death - ✔️Heart disease, CA, stroke, COPD, pneumonia, accidents, alzheimer's disease Baby boomers - ✔️born 1946- Main characteristics of baby boomers - ✔️1. Diverse group

  1. Better educated
  2. Higher incomes
  3. More tech savvy
  4. More physically fit
  5. Informed consumers Function of gerontological nursing - ✔️fosters independence of elder Best way to provide gerontological care - ✔️Best when interdisciplinary and holistic AACN/Hartford - ✔️Provides competencies for nurses that are certified as gerontological nurses

D399 Introduction to Gerontology

Study Guide|AlREADY Graded A+

Roles of gerontological nurses - ✔️1. Provider of care

  1. Manager
  2. Teacher
  3. Research consumer Roles of APN - ✔️1. Clinician
  4. Educator
  5. Leader
  6. Researcher
  7. Consultant ANA standards for geronotological care - ✔️1. Quality of care
  8. Performance appraisal
  9. Education
  10. Collegiality
  11. Ethics
  12. Collaboration
  13. Research
  14. Resource utilization Long-Term care practice settings - ✔️1. Assisted living
  15. Intermediate care
  16. Subacute or transitional care
  17. Skilled care
  18. Alzheimer's care
  19. Hospice Community practice settings - ✔️1. Home health care
  20. Foster care or group homes
  21. Independent living
  22. Adult day care Major categories of practice settings - ✔️1. Acute care hospital
  23. Long-Term care
  24. Rehabilitation
  25. Community