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This Gerontological Nursing Midterm Study Guide provides focused review of essential concepts related to aging, older adult health, geriatric nursing care, health assessment, chronic conditions, and clinical nursing practice. It is designed to support nursing students with midterm preparation, studying, revision, practice questions, test preparation, and exam review.

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Gerontological Nursing
Midterm | Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Exam Review
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, 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

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