N410 Gero exam 1 questions and
answers with solutions 2025
A branch of science that deals with aging and the problems of aging people; multidisciplinary -
ANSWER Gerontology
Focuses on medicine, deals with diseases and disabilities of old people - ANSWER Geriatrics
What does gerontological nursing emphasize? - ANSWER Gerontological nursing emphasizes
promotion of the highest QOL and wellness.
What yr was first article in AJN "Care of the Aged" written? - ANSWER "Care of the Aged" was in
AJN in 1904.
What was the first gerontological nursing text, and when was it written?
When was the ANA standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice established? - ANSWER
"Geriatric Nursing" by K Newton was the first gerontological nursing text, written in 1950.
The ANA standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice was established in 1970.
When was there a Certification in Gerontological Nursing available?
When did ANA rename to "Gerontological Nursing"?
When were there published standards in gerontological nursing? - ANSWER Certification in
Gerontological Nursing available in 1973.
ANA renamed to Gerontological Nursing in 1976.
,Published standards in gerontological nursing in 1976.
When did the National Gerontological Nursing Association come about?
When did the ANA offer Gerontological Clinical Specialist? - ANSWER 1984: National
Gerontological Nursing Association
1989: ANA offered Gerontological Clinical Specialist
Three core elements of gerontological nursing practice?
What is the difference b/n an RN and a gerontological RN? Who determines the scope of
practice? - ANSWER Evidence-based practice, standards for nursing practice, principles (Guides
care for gero nursing, Biological and social sciences, Scientific data regarding theories)
A gerontological RN specialized in the care and health needs of older adults. ANCC determines
guidelines for scope of practice
For certification as a Generalist, what degree is required? How much experience (3 areas)? How
is certification indicated?
How do clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners indicate certification? - ANSWER For
certification as a Generalist, associate or bachelor degree, 2 years as RN; 2k hrs clinical practice
in specialty area in the last 3 yrs; 30 hrs CE in gerontological nursing in the last 3 yrs. Indicate
certification with RN-BC.
CNS and nurse practitioners indicate certification with APRN-BC.
, Generalist nurse's role:
APRN: three primary focus of primary care providers
Other roles of the APRN - ANSWER Direct care providers, case managers, nurse leaders,
educators, pt advocates, administrators
Health promotion, disease prevention, long-term management of chronic conditions
Complex clinical problem-solving; improvement in quality of care; reduction in cost of care;
acute care: reduction in complications, length of stay, and need for readmission
For the future of gerontological nursing, what are 5 ways to balance quality care and healthcare
costs?
6 common myths of aging?
4 things these myths can lead to? - ANSWER Abolish unnecessary practices, advocate for older
adults, ensure safe care, test creative staffing patterns, use lay caregivers
Living place, memory loss, falls, suicide, learning, personality
Ageism, reduced healthcare services, difficulties in nurse recruitment, segregation from
mainstream society.
ID types of aging:
# of yrs
answers with solutions 2025
A branch of science that deals with aging and the problems of aging people; multidisciplinary -
ANSWER Gerontology
Focuses on medicine, deals with diseases and disabilities of old people - ANSWER Geriatrics
What does gerontological nursing emphasize? - ANSWER Gerontological nursing emphasizes
promotion of the highest QOL and wellness.
What yr was first article in AJN "Care of the Aged" written? - ANSWER "Care of the Aged" was in
AJN in 1904.
What was the first gerontological nursing text, and when was it written?
When was the ANA standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice established? - ANSWER
"Geriatric Nursing" by K Newton was the first gerontological nursing text, written in 1950.
The ANA standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice was established in 1970.
When was there a Certification in Gerontological Nursing available?
When did ANA rename to "Gerontological Nursing"?
When were there published standards in gerontological nursing? - ANSWER Certification in
Gerontological Nursing available in 1973.
ANA renamed to Gerontological Nursing in 1976.
,Published standards in gerontological nursing in 1976.
When did the National Gerontological Nursing Association come about?
When did the ANA offer Gerontological Clinical Specialist? - ANSWER 1984: National
Gerontological Nursing Association
1989: ANA offered Gerontological Clinical Specialist
Three core elements of gerontological nursing practice?
What is the difference b/n an RN and a gerontological RN? Who determines the scope of
practice? - ANSWER Evidence-based practice, standards for nursing practice, principles (Guides
care for gero nursing, Biological and social sciences, Scientific data regarding theories)
A gerontological RN specialized in the care and health needs of older adults. ANCC determines
guidelines for scope of practice
For certification as a Generalist, what degree is required? How much experience (3 areas)? How
is certification indicated?
How do clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners indicate certification? - ANSWER For
certification as a Generalist, associate or bachelor degree, 2 years as RN; 2k hrs clinical practice
in specialty area in the last 3 yrs; 30 hrs CE in gerontological nursing in the last 3 yrs. Indicate
certification with RN-BC.
CNS and nurse practitioners indicate certification with APRN-BC.
, Generalist nurse's role:
APRN: three primary focus of primary care providers
Other roles of the APRN - ANSWER Direct care providers, case managers, nurse leaders,
educators, pt advocates, administrators
Health promotion, disease prevention, long-term management of chronic conditions
Complex clinical problem-solving; improvement in quality of care; reduction in cost of care;
acute care: reduction in complications, length of stay, and need for readmission
For the future of gerontological nursing, what are 5 ways to balance quality care and healthcare
costs?
6 common myths of aging?
4 things these myths can lead to? - ANSWER Abolish unnecessary practices, advocate for older
adults, ensure safe care, test creative staffing patterns, use lay caregivers
Living place, memory loss, falls, suicide, learning, personality
Ageism, reduced healthcare services, difficulties in nurse recruitment, segregation from
mainstream society.
ID types of aging:
# of yrs
