Eliopoulos Chapter 6 The specialty of
Gerontological Nursing Exam
competency - Answers -having skill, knowledge, and ability to do something according
to a standard
evidence-based practice - Answers -using research and scientific information to guide
actions
gerontological nursing - Answers -nursing practice that promotes wellness and highest
quality of life for aging individuals
standard - Answers -desired, evidence-based expectations of care that serve as a
model against which practice can be judged
what is the systematic approach that uses existing research for clinical decision making
- Answers -evidence based practice
evidence based practice is among the ____________. - Answers -ANA standards of
Professional Gerontological Nursing Performance
evidence based practice relies on ... - Answers -the synthesis and analysis of available
information from research.
meta-analysis - Answers -is a process of analyzing and compiling the results of
published research studies on a specific topic. this process combines the results of
many small studies to allow more significant conclusions to be made
cost-analysis - Answers -cost-related data are gathered on outcomes to make
comparisons.
benchmaking - Answers -performance is compared with best practices or industry
averages. (ex- the rate of pressure ulcers in one facility may be compared with another
facility that has similar characteristics. the data can be used to stimulate improvements)
where do nursing standards come from - Answers -state and federal regulations outline
minimum standards of practice for various healthcare workers and agencies. The joint
commission has developed standards for various clinical settings. the ANA scope and
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