Geriatric Nursing Prelims || Questions with Clear
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Aging correct answers a natural process common to all living things
65 correct answers US min. age of eligibility of retirement
young old correct answers 65-74
middle old correct answers 75-84
old old correct answers 85 and older
Chronological Age correct answers refers to the # of yrs a person has lived
Physiologic age correct answers refers to the determination of age by body function. Not useful
in determining a person's age.
Functional age correct answers refers to a person's ability to contribute to society & benefit
others & himself
Geriatrics correct answers the branch of clinical medicine specializing in the care of the elderly
Gerontology correct answers the study of normal aging
Hospice care correct answers a method of providing palliative & supportive care when the older
adult no longer wants active medical treatment. It focuses on offering the individual comfort &
dignity including pain relief, symptom control, coordinated home care.
Nursing Home correct answers institutions that serve individuals with chronic illnesses &
physical impairments. The focus of care is on those who do not require hospitalization but are
unable to care for themselves
Confucius time correct answers expressed a direct correlation between man's age & the respect to
which one was entitled
Taoism correct answers viewed old age as the epitome of life.
Chinese correct answers attaining old age was an accomplishment deserving the great honor.
Greeks correct answers divided views, the myths portraying many struggles between old &
young & quests for immortality & fountains of youth
Plato correct answers promoted the aged as society's best leader
, Aristotle correct answers denying old age any role in gov't matters
Ancient Romans correct answers limited respect for their elders.
the sick & the aged were first killed. Bible is laced with a theme of respect for the aged
Middle-ages correct answers strong feeling of superiority of youth occurred - uprising of sons
against fathers - aged are the first to be hurt by famine and poverty
18 to 19th Century correct answers while child labor laws were developed to guard the frail lives
of minors , lives of the aged were left unprotected , those unable to meet industrial demands were
placed at the mercy of their offspring or forced to beg on the streets for sustenance
Gerontophobia correct answers refers to fear and the refusal to accept older people into the
mainstream of society (teenagers buying anti-wrinkle cream, 30 y.o face lifts ,40 y.o hair
transplant, long term marriages dissolving so that one spouse can pursue someone younger)
1914 correct answers In what year did Dr. I.L. Nascher write the 1st geriatrics textbook?
Dr. I.L. Nascher correct answers Who is the Father of Geriatrics
Ageism correct answers is belief that aging makes people unattractive, unintelligent, &
unproductive, emotional prejudice.
Age discrimination correct answers practice of treating people differently simply because of their
age (refusing to hire older people, barring from bank loans, limiting the types or amounts of
health care provided despite laws prohibition).
1904 correct answers 1st nursing article on care of the aged published in American Journal of
Nursing.
1961 correct answers ANA recommended for formation of specialty group for geriatric nurses.
1962 correct answers 1st national meeting of ANA's on Geriatric Nursing Practice
1966 correct answers formation of Geriatric Nursing Division & full recognition as nursing
specialty
1969 correct answers development of Standards for Geriatric Nursing Practice/
1970 correct answers 1st publication of Standards for GNP.
1975 correct answers birth of JGN (Journal for Geriatric Nursing) - 1st professional journal to
meet the specific needs & interests of gerontological nurses.
1976 correct answers Gerontological Nursing Division increased demand & advanced rapidly.
Solutions.
Aging correct answers a natural process common to all living things
65 correct answers US min. age of eligibility of retirement
young old correct answers 65-74
middle old correct answers 75-84
old old correct answers 85 and older
Chronological Age correct answers refers to the # of yrs a person has lived
Physiologic age correct answers refers to the determination of age by body function. Not useful
in determining a person's age.
Functional age correct answers refers to a person's ability to contribute to society & benefit
others & himself
Geriatrics correct answers the branch of clinical medicine specializing in the care of the elderly
Gerontology correct answers the study of normal aging
Hospice care correct answers a method of providing palliative & supportive care when the older
adult no longer wants active medical treatment. It focuses on offering the individual comfort &
dignity including pain relief, symptom control, coordinated home care.
Nursing Home correct answers institutions that serve individuals with chronic illnesses &
physical impairments. The focus of care is on those who do not require hospitalization but are
unable to care for themselves
Confucius time correct answers expressed a direct correlation between man's age & the respect to
which one was entitled
Taoism correct answers viewed old age as the epitome of life.
Chinese correct answers attaining old age was an accomplishment deserving the great honor.
Greeks correct answers divided views, the myths portraying many struggles between old &
young & quests for immortality & fountains of youth
Plato correct answers promoted the aged as society's best leader
, Aristotle correct answers denying old age any role in gov't matters
Ancient Romans correct answers limited respect for their elders.
the sick & the aged were first killed. Bible is laced with a theme of respect for the aged
Middle-ages correct answers strong feeling of superiority of youth occurred - uprising of sons
against fathers - aged are the first to be hurt by famine and poverty
18 to 19th Century correct answers while child labor laws were developed to guard the frail lives
of minors , lives of the aged were left unprotected , those unable to meet industrial demands were
placed at the mercy of their offspring or forced to beg on the streets for sustenance
Gerontophobia correct answers refers to fear and the refusal to accept older people into the
mainstream of society (teenagers buying anti-wrinkle cream, 30 y.o face lifts ,40 y.o hair
transplant, long term marriages dissolving so that one spouse can pursue someone younger)
1914 correct answers In what year did Dr. I.L. Nascher write the 1st geriatrics textbook?
Dr. I.L. Nascher correct answers Who is the Father of Geriatrics
Ageism correct answers is belief that aging makes people unattractive, unintelligent, &
unproductive, emotional prejudice.
Age discrimination correct answers practice of treating people differently simply because of their
age (refusing to hire older people, barring from bank loans, limiting the types or amounts of
health care provided despite laws prohibition).
1904 correct answers 1st nursing article on care of the aged published in American Journal of
Nursing.
1961 correct answers ANA recommended for formation of specialty group for geriatric nurses.
1962 correct answers 1st national meeting of ANA's on Geriatric Nursing Practice
1966 correct answers formation of Geriatric Nursing Division & full recognition as nursing
specialty
1969 correct answers development of Standards for Geriatric Nursing Practice/
1970 correct answers 1st publication of Standards for GNP.
1975 correct answers birth of JGN (Journal for Geriatric Nursing) - 1st professional journal to
meet the specific needs & interests of gerontological nurses.
1976 correct answers Gerontological Nursing Division increased demand & advanced rapidly.
