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e, f, h, i 
Which of the following assessment findings would alert the nurse to possible elder mistreatment (select all that apply)? 
e) Agitation 
f) Depression 
g) Weight gain 
h) Weight loss 
i) Hypernatremia 
 
 
 
j, l 
A 67-year-old woman who has a long-sta...
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Original 
e, f, h, i 
Which of the following assessment findings would alert the nurse to possible elder mistreatment (select all that apply)? 
e) Agitation 
f) Depression 
g) Weight gain 
h) Weight loss 
i) Hypernatremia 
 
 
 
j, l 
A 67-year-old woman who has a long-sta...
Gerontology 
study of aging and older adults. 
 
 
 
Geriatrics 
study of diseases and disabilities of older adults 
 
 
 
Health 
ability of older adults to function at their highest capacity despite the presence of age related changes and risk factors 
 
 
 
Wellness 
outcome for older adult whose...
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Add to cartGerontology 
study of aging and older adults. 
 
 
 
Geriatrics 
study of diseases and disabilities of older adults 
 
 
 
Health 
ability of older adults to function at their highest capacity despite the presence of age related changes and risk factors 
 
 
 
Wellness 
outcome for older adult whose...
Family members of older adults with limitations from chronic illnesses may experience multiple stressors. Which is not considered one of these stressors? 
feeling valued, useful, and productive 
 
 
 
Based on an understanding of the cognitive changes that normally occur with aging, what might the n...
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Add to cartFamily members of older adults with limitations from chronic illnesses may experience multiple stressors. Which is not considered one of these stressors? 
feeling valued, useful, and productive 
 
 
 
Based on an understanding of the cognitive changes that normally occur with aging, what might the n...
Baby Boomers 
large group of people born between 1946-1964. Considered more affluent, better educated and healthier. Baby boomers have entered the older age group as of 2011 
 
 
 
Baby Boomers unique characteristics that make them a challenge for healthcare professionals 
They expect and demand exc...
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Add to cartBaby Boomers 
large group of people born between 1946-1964. Considered more affluent, better educated and healthier. Baby boomers have entered the older age group as of 2011 
 
 
 
Baby Boomers unique characteristics that make them a challenge for healthcare professionals 
They expect and demand exc...
True or False: Each older adult is unique and chronological age often has little to do with the reality of aging for each older adult 
True 
 
 
 
True or False: aging inevitably leads to a disability and dependence 
False 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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What does Gerontology research show about the el...
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Add to cartTrue or False: Each older adult is unique and chronological age often has little to do with the reality of aging for each older adult 
True 
 
 
 
True or False: aging inevitably leads to a disability and dependence 
False 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:39 
What does Gerontology research show about the el...
Aging 
Process involves physical, psychological and social changes 
-often influenced by attitudes, experience, culture and values 
 
 
 
Gerontology 
Study of older persons 
 
 
 
Geriatrics 
Medical care of older persons 
 
 
 
Gerontological Nursing 
Specialty practice that focuses on unique need...
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Add to cartAging 
Process involves physical, psychological and social changes 
-often influenced by attitudes, experience, culture and values 
 
 
 
Gerontology 
Study of older persons 
 
 
 
Geriatrics 
Medical care of older persons 
 
 
 
Gerontological Nursing 
Specialty practice that focuses on unique need...
Healthy People 2010 
develop a set of health care objectives designed to increase the quality and quantity of years of healthy life of Americans and to eliminate health disparities 
 
 
 
barriers to physical activity 
lack of access to safe areas to exercise, pain, fatigue, and impairment in sensor...
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develop a set of health care objectives designed to increase the quality and quantity of years of healthy life of Americans and to eliminate health disparities 
 
 
 
barriers to physical activity 
lack of access to safe areas to exercise, pain, fatigue, and impairment in sensor...
.In reporting suspected elder abuse, which of the following is true?Single choice. 
*nurses are not obligated in any way to report suspicions 
*all reporting is a matter of public record 
*guidelines for reporting vary by state 
Nurses are obligated to report suspected abuse to Adult Protective Serv...
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Add to cart.In reporting suspected elder abuse, which of the following is true?Single choice. 
*nurses are not obligated in any way to report suspicions 
*all reporting is a matter of public record 
*guidelines for reporting vary by state 
Nurses are obligated to report suspected abuse to Adult Protective Serv...
Advanced Directives 
Documents that express specific end of life decisions. 
* living will 
*durable power of attorney for health care 
 
 
 
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care 
Transfers authority to make health care decisions to a health care agent. 
*applies only when patient is unable to ...
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Add to cartAdvanced Directives 
Documents that express specific end of life decisions. 
* living will 
*durable power of attorney for health care 
 
 
 
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care 
Transfers authority to make health care decisions to a health care agent. 
*applies only when patient is unable to ...
1. You are providing care for an 82-year-old man whose signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease have 
become more severe over the past several months. The man tells you that he can no longer do as many 
things for himself as he used to be able to do. What factor should you recognize as impacting your...
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Add to cart1. You are providing care for an 82-year-old man whose signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease have 
become more severe over the past several months. The man tells you that he can no longer do as many 
things for himself as he used to be able to do. What factor should you recognize as impacting your...
People age 85 and older are 
a) The young-old 
b) Old 
c) The oldest-old 
d) Elderly 
c) The oldest- old 
 
 
 
The study of the aging process is called 
a) Geriatrics 
b) Dysphagia 
c) Gerontology 
d) Dyspnea 
Gerontology 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Retirement usually means 
a) Lowered income 
b) ...
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Add to cartPeople age 85 and older are 
a) The young-old 
b) Old 
c) The oldest-old 
d) Elderly 
c) The oldest- old 
 
 
 
The study of the aging process is called 
a) Geriatrics 
b) Dysphagia 
c) Gerontology 
d) Dyspnea 
Gerontology 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:39 
Retirement usually means 
a) Lowered income 
b) ...
Baby Boomers 
are aging adults born from 1946-1964. They will reach retirement starting around 2011-2030. 
 
 
 
Geriatrician 
a physician, board certified in geriatrics, who specializes in the care of the elderly 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Geriatrics 
The branch of medicine concerned with the pro...
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Add to cartBaby Boomers 
are aging adults born from 1946-1964. They will reach retirement starting around 2011-2030. 
 
 
 
Geriatrician 
a physician, board certified in geriatrics, who specializes in the care of the elderly 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:03 
 
01:39 
Geriatrics 
The branch of medicine concerned with the pro...
In the U.S. social policy defines old age as beginning at 
age 65. 
 
People who are 65 years old are in the lower boundary for "old age" in demographics and social policy within the United States. 
 
However, many older adults consider themselves to be "middle-age" well into their seventh decad...
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Add to cartIn the U.S. social policy defines old age as beginning at 
age 65. 
 
People who are 65 years old are in the lower boundary for "old age" in demographics and social policy within the United States. 
 
However, many older adults consider themselves to be "middle-age" well into their seventh decad...
Is not a disease, occurs as different rates among individuals and within individuals 
Aging 
 
 
 
Older women outnumber 
older men 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Older men are much more likely to be married rather than? 
Older women 
 
 
 
Who tend to live alone? 
older women 
 
 
 
What occur with a...
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Add to cartIs not a disease, occurs as different rates among individuals and within individuals 
Aging 
 
 
 
Older women outnumber 
older men 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:10 
 
01:39 
Older men are much more likely to be married rather than? 
Older women 
 
 
 
Who tend to live alone? 
older women 
 
 
 
What occur with a...
The nurse is monitoring a patients skin status. What should the nurse recognize as the first sign of prolonged pressure on the skin 
A. Coolness 
B. Cyanosis 
C. Paleness 
D. Redness 
Redness 
 
 
 
The nurse has been providing interventions to address an older patients nutritional status. Which obs...
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Add to cartThe nurse is monitoring a patients skin status. What should the nurse recognize as the first sign of prolonged pressure on the skin 
A. Coolness 
B. Cyanosis 
C. Paleness 
D. Redness 
Redness 
 
 
 
The nurse has been providing interventions to address an older patients nutritional status. Which obs...
Which age group has shown the most rapid increase in terms of percentage? 
A. 65-69 
 
 
 
Instrumental activities of daily living include which of the following? 
C. Cooking 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Which of the following patient behaviors is potentially indicative of hearing impairment? 
E. Al...
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Add to cartWhich age group has shown the most rapid increase in terms of percentage? 
A. 65-69 
 
 
 
Instrumental activities of daily living include which of the following? 
C. Cooking 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:01 
 
01:39 
Which of the following patient behaviors is potentially indicative of hearing impairment? 
E. Al...
Which subcategory of the aging adult ranges from ages 75-84? 
Middle old 
 
 
 
Which demographic characteristic is an important determinant of health and well-being? 
Marital Status 
 
 
 
Reasons for growth of life span 
High birth rate during late 19th and early 20th century 
Reduction in infant ...
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Add to cartWhich subcategory of the aging adult ranges from ages 75-84? 
Middle old 
 
 
 
Which demographic characteristic is an important determinant of health and well-being? 
Marital Status 
 
 
 
Reasons for growth of life span 
High birth rate during late 19th and early 20th century 
Reduction in infant ...
Engagement with others 
Which element is part of psychosocial well-being for an older adult? 
 
 
 
"Mrs. Bartlett, I'm your nurse Clara Jones." 
How should a nurse greet Estelle Bartlett, a petite, widowed elder, on the first home visit? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:39 
A library card 
What might be...
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Add to cartEngagement with others 
Which element is part of psychosocial well-being for an older adult? 
 
 
 
"Mrs. Bartlett, I'm your nurse Clara Jones." 
How should a nurse greet Estelle Bartlett, a petite, widowed elder, on the first home visit? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:04 
 
01:39 
A library card 
What might be...
How should a nurse greet Estelle Bartlett, a petite, widowed elder, on the first home visit? 
Mrs. Bartlett, I'm your nurse Clara Jones. 
 
 
 
A talented, accomplished, and very active elder wanted to take up painting after retirement. A recent stroke compromised the elder's short-term memory sev...
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Add to cartHow should a nurse greet Estelle Bartlett, a petite, widowed elder, on the first home visit? 
Mrs. Bartlett, I'm your nurse Clara Jones. 
 
 
 
A talented, accomplished, and very active elder wanted to take up painting after retirement. A recent stroke compromised the elder's short-term memory sev...
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