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GERO Exam Practice - | Questions solved 100% Correct/Verified Solutions A nurse is counseling an older adult who describes having difficulty dealing with several issues. Which of the following problems should the nurse identify as the priority? a. "I spent my whole life dreaming about retirement, and now I wish I had my job back" b. It's been so stressful for me to have to depend on my child to help around the house" c. "I just heard my friend Al died. That's the third one in three m...

Psychosocial theories - ANSWER Attempts to explore the behaviors, feelings, mental processes, and role changes of the aging individual. Disengagement theory - ANSWER Individual does and should slowly withdraw from society and allow transfer of power to the younger generation. Activity theory - ANSWER continued activity and ability to " stay young" were indicators of successful aging, engaging pursuits later in life. (people achieve optimal age through staying active)

Gerocompetency - ANSWER -recognize one's own and other's attitudes, values and expectations about aging and their impact on care of older adults and their families -integrate relevant theories and concepts into the delivery of patient-centered care for older adults Comorbidity - ANSWER -the simultaneous presence of multiple chronic conditions Compression of morbidity - ANSWER -hypothesis that serious illness and decline can be delayed or postponed so that an extended life expectancy resu...

A hospital nurse is discussing with an older adult the possibility transfer to a nursing home for skilled care after pneumonia. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this possible transfer? A)Old people who go to the nursing home don't get out. B)They will take my home if I go to the nursing home. C)I don't qualify for skilled care, I only had pneumonia. D)I have already used 45 Medicare days this year. - ANSWER D)I have already used 45 Medicare days this year.

In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these standards to: - ANSWER incorporate suggested interventions from others who practice gerontologic nursing. When attempting to minimize the effect of ageism on the practice of nursing older adults, a nurse needs to first: - ANSWER self-reflect and formulate one's personal view of aging and the older patient.

What 5 stages of grieving were developed by Elizabeth Kubler - Ross? - ANSWER Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance What action would a nurse include as an appropriate measure to prevent a fall or postpone frailty? - ANSWER Stethening exercise to strengthen muscles

Ageism can oppress any age group, young or old - ANSWER True Aging stereotypes among young adults have become more negative over the past 20 years - ANSWER False Fear of aging can be reflected in the non-use of privileges like senior discounts - ANSWER True In the United States, more men survive to old age than women - ANSWER False

Ageism - ANSWER prejudice and discrimination against older people Nurses' Attitudes Toward Older Adults - ANSWER - Nurses need to recognize and address ageism by questioning prevailing negative attitudes and stereotypes and reinforcing the realities of aging as they care for older adults in all care settings - It is critical for you to learn to respect older adults and actively involve them in care decisions and activities.

Gerontology - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER medical treatment and care of old age Rectangularization - ANSWER 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 ag...