Gerontological Nursing
Midterm | Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, What are some digestion problems with older adults - constipation
- Stomach ulcers caused from medications
- Inability to swallow
What are some elimination problems with older adults - UTI
- Infections
- Incontinence
What are some common metabolism problems in older - Diabetes type 2
adults
What are some tissue integrity problems with older - Pressure ulcers
adults
What are some mood problems with older adults - Depression
- Social isolation
What is young old age range 65-74
Middle old age range 75-84
Old old age range 85 years and older
What are centenarians? those older than 100 years of age
What is cultural awareness Realizing may immigrant or minority populations can experience racism,
classism, sexism and ageism
What is the average life expectancy in Canada in 2022 83.8 years old
However, black and Indigenous have 10 years shorter
Negative image and portrayal of older people - Ageism
increases in the risk of? - Discrimination
- Poor quality
- Undignified care
What is frailty? increased vulnerability to adverse outcomes when exposed to stressors
Midterm | Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, What are some digestion problems with older adults - constipation
- Stomach ulcers caused from medications
- Inability to swallow
What are some elimination problems with older adults - UTI
- Infections
- Incontinence
What are some common metabolism problems in older - Diabetes type 2
adults
What are some tissue integrity problems with older - Pressure ulcers
adults
What are some mood problems with older adults - Depression
- Social isolation
What is young old age range 65-74
Middle old age range 75-84
Old old age range 85 years and older
What are centenarians? those older than 100 years of age
What is cultural awareness Realizing may immigrant or minority populations can experience racism,
classism, sexism and ageism
What is the average life expectancy in Canada in 2022 83.8 years old
However, black and Indigenous have 10 years shorter
Negative image and portrayal of older people - Ageism
increases in the risk of? - Discrimination
- Poor quality
- Undignified care
What is frailty? increased vulnerability to adverse outcomes when exposed to stressors
