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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...

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...

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...

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 00:01 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...

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...

.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 ...

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...

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 00:12 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 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...

Is 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...