Ageism and myths - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The fastest growing age group is A. 65-74 - young old B. 75-84 - middle old C. 85-99 - old old D. 100 years of age or older - elite old correct answersC- 85 to 99 years of age, considered the old old, or the frail old Myths and misconceptions about aging lead to misconceptions that can result in errors in the assessment. What is the term for this negative attitude? A. Bias B. Ageism C. Discrimination D. Prejudice correct answersB - Ageism Ageism is characterized by A. Denia...

Tabloski Gerontological Nursing, 3/e Chapter 01 Question 1 Type: MCSA The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an 84-year-old patient that includes plans for smoking cessation. The nurse believes that since the patient has been smoking for years, he isn't going to stop now. Which concept does this nurse's belief reflect? 1. Negative stereotyping 2. Character assessment 3. Reality orientation 4. Senescence Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: Often people characterize the elderly...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 1 Principles of Gerontology 1) The nurse is preparing to discharge an older client with instructions on smoking cessation. The nurse states to a colleague, "This client has been smoking for years and isn't going to stop now." Which negative stereotype of aging does the nurse's statement most reflect? 1. Old people are expected to be sick. 2. Old people are set in their ways. 3. Old people do not value health promotion education. 4. Old pe...

Geriatric Nursing Older adults - correct answer - Aging population - Surviving acute illness - Living with chronic illness - Becoming more educated and resourceful - More ethnically diverse Demographics of aging - correct answer - Increasing life expectancy anticipated to continue - 77.8 for men - 80.8 for women - Young old are 65-74. - Old old are 85 and older. - Frail old have some dysfunction. Attitudes toward aging - correct answer Aging is normal. Older adults have diverse...

Ageism - -the prejudices and stereotypes that are applied to older adults sheerly on the basis of their age myths related to ageism - negative attitudes about health & functioning of the older adult myths related to ageism - contribute to negative attitudes about health & functioning of the older adult gerentology - -the study of the aging process -is an interdisciplinary approach to care -the focus is maintaining wellness and optimal functionality 1% of function per year - -the orga...

GERONTOLOGY NURSING EXAM VERSION 2 COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|AGRADE geriatrics: - ANSWER- branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems Gerontology - ANSWER- study of the aging process and it's consequences gerontological nursing - ANSWER- Concerned with assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating health and functional status of older adults Young elderly age: - ANSWER- 65-74 years old Elderly age: - ANSWER...

geriatrics: - ANSWER- branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems Gerontology - ANSWER- study of the aging process and it's consequences gerontological nursing - ANSWER- Concerned with assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating health and functional status of older adults Young elderly age: - ANSWER- 65-74 years old Elderly age: - ANSWER- 75-84 Frail elderly age: - ANSWER- 85 and older (but AGE IS JUST A NUMBER) Common myths: - ANSWER-...

Young Adulthood: Physical Changes Peak (organicism) • Height, muscle mass, internal/reproductive organs; brain continues to develop • Few physical illnesses occur (peak of health) • Am I vulnerable to getting ill? Young Adulthood: Cognitive Changes (organicism) • Full range of cognitive skills (Formal Operations ready-to-go) to put to use • Honing & building - person's adaptation to their living/learning environment Young Adulthood: Psychosocial • Lifestyle choi...

GERONTOLOGY NURSING EXAM VERSION 2 COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|AGRADE geriatrics: - ANSWER- branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems Gerontology - ANSWER- study of the aging process and it's consequences gerontological nursing - ANSWER- Concerned with assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating health and functional status of older adults Young elderly age: - ANSWER- 65-74 years old Elderly age: - ANSW...

GERONTOLOGY NURSING EXAM VERSION 2 COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|AGRADE geriatrics: - ANSWER- branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems Gerontology - ANSWER- study of the aging process and it's consequences gerontological nursing - ANSWER- Concerned with assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating health and functional status of older adults Young elderly age: - ANSWER- 65-74 years old Elderly age: - ANSWER...