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TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGY NURSING EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS; GRADED A+
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TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGYNURSING EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What does the term geriatric mean? - ANS-Relates to medicine and does not describe nursing care of
older adults.
Gerontology - ANS-the scientific study of the aging process and problems of aged persons (includes
biologic, sociologic, psycholgic, and economic aspects)
What is the nursing goal in old adults? - ANS-Promote wellness and belives that every person has an
optimal level of health independent of their situation or functional ability.
What is ageism? - ANS-refers to prejudice, sterotyping against a particular age group especially older
adults.
What are some examples of unintentional agesim in language and what are some of it's effects? - ANS-1.
Use of generalization terms such as sweet old lady, little old lady, geezer.
2. In the hospital setting referring to someone as a fossil, bed blocker (a debilitated person in the
hopsital waiting for a bed in a nursing home), or GOMER (get out of my emergency room)
3. Speaking in exaggerated pitch, demeaning emotional tone, lower quality of speech, "baby talk".
Consequences: Reduced sense of self, lower self-esteem, lower sense of self competence, decreased
memory performance.
What are the two main gerontological nursing roles? - ANS-Generalist or a Specialist
What are some of the roles a generalist nurse can have? - ANS-- Generalist Nurse functions in a variety
of settings (primary care, acute care, home care, post-acute, long-term care, and the community)
providing nursing care to individuals and their families.
- Roles of nurses caring for older adults include direct care provider, care manager, discharge planner,
care coordinator, transitional care, and leadership and management positions
What are some of the responsibilites of being a specialist nurse? - ANS-A gerontological nurse specialist
has advanced preparation at the master's level and performs all functions of a generalist but has
developed advanced clinical expertise, as well as an understanding of health and social policy and
proficiency in planning, implementing and evaluating health programs.
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