Chronic Aging Outline Exam One
1.) Give an examples of subjective data and objective data for a
patient that in is in the geriatric population?
Subjective example :“ I am old”
Objective example: “ H1C is 6.0
2.) How would a nurse measure or define the health of the aging
adult?
Functional status or ability rather than absence of disease
Socioeconomic status, marital status, economic status,
degree of social interactions
Focus on the individual not the age
Morbidity and mortality
3.) A nurse is interacting with a patient that is generation Super
centenarian what are some characteristics of this generation?
****exact cause of longevity is unknown; contributing factors to
good health include quality of life
Japanese women or from France
Functioning independently or minimal assistance is required
Remarkably homogeneous
None had Parkinson’s disease
Healthy lifestyle
4.) A nurse is interacting with a patient that is The Centenarians, what
are some characteristics of this generation?
Between the ages 100-109 years old
Had all or almost all childhood diseases
White women living in urban areas of the Southern States
North Dakota had the largest number of this generation
5.) A nurse in interacting with a patient that is from The generation of
those in between; what are some characteristics ?
WAR WORLD TWO 1920-1945
, Group in between the Baby Boomers and the Centenarians
Includes survivors of the holocaust
Polio was a major fear and Aids
6.) A nurse in interacting with a patient that is in the generation of The
Baby Boomers what are some characteristics?
Youngest of the older generation born between 1946 and
1964
Antibiotic penicillin was developed during this time
High rates of chronic conditions, dementia, arthritis, heart
disease
7.) A patient wants to understand the word morbidity define it.
Disease
8.)A patient wants to understand the word mortality how would you define
it?
How long you can live
9.) What is the role of Gerontological Nurse?
Assist the older person to achieve the highest level of wellness in
relation to whatever situation exists
Empower enhance and support the achievement of wellness
Use available resources
Work with the person and significant others to develop affirming and
appropriate plan of care
9a.) How do we as nurses promote wellness?
Mobility, functionality , and communication
9b.) What are some interventions to promote wellness?
Promoting vaccinations; influenza, pneumococcal, and streptococcal
, Breast cancer screening
Colorectal screening
Vaginal and cervical cancer screening
Diabetes screening
Hearing and balance exams
Shingles vaccination
HIV screening
Prostate screening
9c.) What are the vaccinations a person should receive if they are 65
and older
Pneumonia every five years
Tetanus, Diphtheria and pertussis
TD every 10 years for booster
Influenza every year
Shingles 65 and older
9d.) Name some health protecting behaviors
Wear selts belts
Vaccinations
Use alcohol in moderation; no smoking
Install and maintain working smoke detectors
Create hazard free environment to prevent falls
Use medications as prescribed
Avoid over the counter medications unless prescribed
9E.) Name some health enhancing behaviors?
Have a yearly physical exam; see PHCP more frequently if other health
problems occur or are
present (HTN, DM).
• Reduce dietary fat to not more than 30% of calories
• Increase daily dietary intake of complex carbs and fiber containing foods
to 5 or more servings.
fruits, vegetables, grains
• Increase calcium intake 1000-1500 mg daily; vitamin D supplement
1.) Give an examples of subjective data and objective data for a
patient that in is in the geriatric population?
Subjective example :“ I am old”
Objective example: “ H1C is 6.0
2.) How would a nurse measure or define the health of the aging
adult?
Functional status or ability rather than absence of disease
Socioeconomic status, marital status, economic status,
degree of social interactions
Focus on the individual not the age
Morbidity and mortality
3.) A nurse is interacting with a patient that is generation Super
centenarian what are some characteristics of this generation?
****exact cause of longevity is unknown; contributing factors to
good health include quality of life
Japanese women or from France
Functioning independently or minimal assistance is required
Remarkably homogeneous
None had Parkinson’s disease
Healthy lifestyle
4.) A nurse is interacting with a patient that is The Centenarians, what
are some characteristics of this generation?
Between the ages 100-109 years old
Had all or almost all childhood diseases
White women living in urban areas of the Southern States
North Dakota had the largest number of this generation
5.) A nurse in interacting with a patient that is from The generation of
those in between; what are some characteristics ?
WAR WORLD TWO 1920-1945
, Group in between the Baby Boomers and the Centenarians
Includes survivors of the holocaust
Polio was a major fear and Aids
6.) A nurse in interacting with a patient that is in the generation of The
Baby Boomers what are some characteristics?
Youngest of the older generation born between 1946 and
1964
Antibiotic penicillin was developed during this time
High rates of chronic conditions, dementia, arthritis, heart
disease
7.) A patient wants to understand the word morbidity define it.
Disease
8.)A patient wants to understand the word mortality how would you define
it?
How long you can live
9.) What is the role of Gerontological Nurse?
Assist the older person to achieve the highest level of wellness in
relation to whatever situation exists
Empower enhance and support the achievement of wellness
Use available resources
Work with the person and significant others to develop affirming and
appropriate plan of care
9a.) How do we as nurses promote wellness?
Mobility, functionality , and communication
9b.) What are some interventions to promote wellness?
Promoting vaccinations; influenza, pneumococcal, and streptococcal
, Breast cancer screening
Colorectal screening
Vaginal and cervical cancer screening
Diabetes screening
Hearing and balance exams
Shingles vaccination
HIV screening
Prostate screening
9c.) What are the vaccinations a person should receive if they are 65
and older
Pneumonia every five years
Tetanus, Diphtheria and pertussis
TD every 10 years for booster
Influenza every year
Shingles 65 and older
9d.) Name some health protecting behaviors
Wear selts belts
Vaccinations
Use alcohol in moderation; no smoking
Install and maintain working smoke detectors
Create hazard free environment to prevent falls
Use medications as prescribed
Avoid over the counter medications unless prescribed
9E.) Name some health enhancing behaviors?
Have a yearly physical exam; see PHCP more frequently if other health
problems occur or are
present (HTN, DM).
• Reduce dietary fat to not more than 30% of calories
• Increase daily dietary intake of complex carbs and fiber containing foods
to 5 or more servings.
fruits, vegetables, grains
• Increase calcium intake 1000-1500 mg daily; vitamin D supplement
