Caring for Older Adults Holistically ch 1 - 10 and ch
12. Test 1. Latest Update 2024 Rated A+
Gerontological nurses must be able to recognize: -
signs and symptoms of illness, medication doses, and life stages.
Ageists -
prejudiced against older adults
Who makes up the growing number of older adults? -
the increase in number is attributed to the group referred to as the baby boomers. who are people
born between 1946 and 1965 after WWII.
what is geriatrics and gerontology -
geriatrics - study disease of aging.
gerontology - research and study of aging process.
The critical activity to promote holistic care is: -
listening
A nursing philosophy developed by Dr. Jean Watson focuses on: -
- personalized care.
- viewing all humans as valued persons.
- placing an emphasis on the human relationship
- focusing on the human to human relationship.
How to promote privacy -
- knock on door before entering
, - privacy with family members
- respect time to be alone
- pull cubicle curtains.
How to promote personal space -
- respect personal space
- respect personal space
- use touch only if it is acceptable to the other person
How to promote safety -
- no clutter or throw rugs
- proper shoes
- sometimes pets
- no frayed cords or broken furniture
How to promote stimulation/personalization -
- encourage independence
- cherished furniture and decorations
- hang meaningful pictures.
Eric Erickson: psychological developmental tasks -
Old age: Integrity vs. Dispair. When older adults accomplished integrity they experience
gerotranscedence.
Gerotranscedence -
is being satisfied with the lives they have led and look forward to living a full life for the rest of their
days. Commonly found in elderly who accomplish the Eric Erickson stage integrity vs Despair.
Gerontological nursing refers to the nursing care of: -
People age 65 and older.
12. Test 1. Latest Update 2024 Rated A+
Gerontological nurses must be able to recognize: -
signs and symptoms of illness, medication doses, and life stages.
Ageists -
prejudiced against older adults
Who makes up the growing number of older adults? -
the increase in number is attributed to the group referred to as the baby boomers. who are people
born between 1946 and 1965 after WWII.
what is geriatrics and gerontology -
geriatrics - study disease of aging.
gerontology - research and study of aging process.
The critical activity to promote holistic care is: -
listening
A nursing philosophy developed by Dr. Jean Watson focuses on: -
- personalized care.
- viewing all humans as valued persons.
- placing an emphasis on the human relationship
- focusing on the human to human relationship.
How to promote privacy -
- knock on door before entering
, - privacy with family members
- respect time to be alone
- pull cubicle curtains.
How to promote personal space -
- respect personal space
- respect personal space
- use touch only if it is acceptable to the other person
How to promote safety -
- no clutter or throw rugs
- proper shoes
- sometimes pets
- no frayed cords or broken furniture
How to promote stimulation/personalization -
- encourage independence
- cherished furniture and decorations
- hang meaningful pictures.
Eric Erickson: psychological developmental tasks -
Old age: Integrity vs. Dispair. When older adults accomplished integrity they experience
gerotranscedence.
Gerotranscedence -
is being satisfied with the lives they have led and look forward to living a full life for the rest of their
days. Commonly found in elderly who accomplish the Eric Erickson stage integrity vs Despair.
Gerontological nursing refers to the nursing care of: -
People age 65 and older.
