Gerontological Nursing
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When did Gerontology become a specialty? 1966
What is special/difficult about Gerontology? -Diversity
-Many Chronic Illness
-Multiple health condition may exist
-Risk for complications is high
-Resources may be an issues
Factors influencing aging -Biology
-Life Experiences
-Genetics
Gerontological nursing strives to help older adults by -Physical
reaching optimal levels of what? -Psychological
-Social
-Spiritual Health
Qualities of Gerontological Nurse -Appreciation of uniqueness of elderly
-Good communication skills
-Knowledge base of physical & psychological changes
-Ability to care
-Model of holism
Roles of Gerontology Nurse (5) -Healer
-Caregiver
-Educator
-Advocate
-Innovator
Life Expectancy Length of time that a person can be predicted to live
Life Span Maximum years that a person has the potential to live
Comorbidity Presence of multiples chronic conditions simultaneously
Compression of Mortality Delaying or compressing the years in which serious illness and decline occur
so that an extended life expectancy results in more functional, healthy years
Ageism Prejudices and stereotypes applied to older person sheerly on basis of their
age
Test 1 Master Set | Study
Guide, Practice Questions
& Exam Review
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, Terms in this set (160)
When did Gerontology become a specialty? 1966
What is special/difficult about Gerontology? -Diversity
-Many Chronic Illness
-Multiple health condition may exist
-Risk for complications is high
-Resources may be an issues
Factors influencing aging -Biology
-Life Experiences
-Genetics
Gerontological nursing strives to help older adults by -Physical
reaching optimal levels of what? -Psychological
-Social
-Spiritual Health
Qualities of Gerontological Nurse -Appreciation of uniqueness of elderly
-Good communication skills
-Knowledge base of physical & psychological changes
-Ability to care
-Model of holism
Roles of Gerontology Nurse (5) -Healer
-Caregiver
-Educator
-Advocate
-Innovator
Life Expectancy Length of time that a person can be predicted to live
Life Span Maximum years that a person has the potential to live
Comorbidity Presence of multiples chronic conditions simultaneously
Compression of Mortality Delaying or compressing the years in which serious illness and decline occur
so that an extended life expectancy results in more functional, healthy years
Ageism Prejudices and stereotypes applied to older person sheerly on basis of their
age
