Exam (elaborations)
2024 GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING CHAPTER 3 EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
- Course
- Institution
2024 GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING CHAPTER 3 EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
[Show more]
Content preview
2024 GERONTOLOGICAL NURSINGCHAPTER 3 EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
comprehensive geriatric evaluation - CORRECT-ANSWERSan evaluation that
is interdisciplinary and multidimensional, and addresses function in the
physical, social, and psychological domain
Key members of the interdisciplinary team - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe
gerontological nurse, the social worker, and the geriatric physician.
Consultations - CORRECT-ANSWERSthese are made with physical therapists,
occupational therapists, clinical pharmacists, psychologists, psychiatrists,
podiatrists, dentists, and other professionals.
Health - CORRECT-ANSWERSis considered along a continuum. The normal
changes of aging increase the likelihood for chronic illness. may be
considered a state of being that allows a person to realize that person's full
potential.
Health promotion interventions - CORRECT-ANSWERSthese interventions
work to move the individual along the continum toward health and away
from illness. The individual who has strong health beliefs has a greater
probability of achieving a healthful status.
Health - CORRECT-ANSWERSa process that is a complex interaction of
physical, functional, and psychosocial factors. It is not just an absence of
disease
systematic assessment with standardized instruments - CORRECT-
ANSWERSassessment where the gerontological nurse would assess patients'
educational level, language barriers, reading levels, and cultural background
culturally appropriate care - CORRECT-ANSWERSproviding this includes:
trying to understand and elicit the beliefs, attitudes, values, and goals of
older people related to their lives, illnesses, and health states.
Cultural competence - CORRECT-ANSWERSin health care, having this is to
know the epidemiology for disease in different ethnic groups; understand the
varying ethic responses to medications and other treatments; and elicit the
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Elitaa. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67866 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now