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Exam 3 Practice Questions: GERO

Gero Exam 1 (2023 Update) Definition of "ageism" - ANS-Process of systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they are old Uneasiness around older people Threat of depleted resources Unattractive Useless Powerless Loss of vitality Chronological definitions of "old age" and why these are significant - ANS-Chronological age is the time since birth Young-Old: age 65-74 Middle-Old: age 75-84 Old-Old: age 85+ Centenarians: age 100+ Supercentenarians: ag...

Gero Exam 1 (USAHS) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass disengagment theory - Answer- -Withdrawal of aged from society and society from the aged -Society assumed older member as unable for work and roles -Social and work roles are reallocated to younger generation -Late was problematized and medicalized Activity theory (productive aging) LOP{) - Answer- -Life satisfaction directly related to engagement -Life satisfaction directly related to engagement -Increased activity=increased sat...

Gerontology - Emotion and physiological The study of ALL aspects of the aging process and the consequences of these problems for both the elderly population and society Geriatrics - medical treatment and care of old age Rectangularization - refers to the process whereby the continuing decline in death rates at older ages means that the proportion of people surviving to any given age begins to square off at the oldest ages, rather than dropping off smoothly over all ages Rectangularization...

Nurs 310- Exam 1 Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass) Myths about Older Adults - ️️ -Families forget their older relatives -People become senile with age -All old people are constipated -Social security provides a decent retirement income -The majority of older people reside in nursing homes (4.5% live in nursing home) -Medicare covers all cost related health care for older people (they tell you to get supplemental insurance, it doesn't cover everything) Views of Older Adults ...

ANCC Gero Review Questions And Correct Answers When an older patient is hospitalized, Medicare reimburses for this inpatient care by which of the following mechanisms? A. Medicare B B. Medicare A C. Medicare D D. Medigap - answerB. Medicare A Gerontological nurses are expected to evaluate research to implement evidence-based practice. Which of the following studies provides the strongest evidence to change practice? A. Randomized control clinical trial B. Qualitative phenomenological ...

HESI GERONTOLOGY 2018 EXAM RN GERO EXAM 1 1. Which statement is true about rehab and restorative care for older adults? A PERSON CAN LEARN SKILLS AND GAIN ABILITIES THAT ENABLE FUNCTIONING 2. An older adult is in the hospital because of HF and has become incontinent of urine. Which EB resource should the nurse use to guide continence care for this pt? NURSING STANDARD PRACTICE PROTOCOL 3. The nurse understands that stress incontinence occurs? AS A RESULT OF INCEASED INTRAABDOMINAL PRESS...

A frail, elderly client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which finding is most important for the registered nurse (RN) to report to the healthcare provider? A. Fever and chills B. Confusion and dehydration C. Crackles in the lung fields D. Nausea and vomiting - B. Confusion and dehydration Rationale: Confusion and dehydration (B) are findings of inadequate oxygenation and perfusion in this frail elderly client. (A), (C) and (D) are all common with pneumonia, bu...