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NURS 3140 Exam 1 Gerontological Nursing Theory | Study Guide, Practice Questions & Exam Review

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This NURS 3140 Exam 1 Gerontological Nursing Theory study guide provides focused review of foundational gerontological nursing concepts, aging theories, older adult care, nursing assessment, and key principles of geriatric nursing. It is designed to support nursing students with practice questions, revision, test preparation, and Exam 1 review.

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NURS 3140 Exam 1
Gerontological Nursing
Theory | Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Exam Review
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Eldercare Projected to be the fastest-growing employment
sector in health care.


HIGN Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing; supports
geriatric education, research, practice, policy,
scholarships, and competencies.


NICHE Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders;
hospital program to improve outcomes and prevent
iatrogenic complications.




Aging versus disease Aging is a natural process; disease is pathologic.
Presbyopia can be normal aging, while
hypertension and pneumonia are disease.


Chronological aging Age measured in years.


Functional aging Age defined by ability to perform usual activities.


Social aging Age defined by changes in roles and social
expectations.


Biological aging Age defined by genetic and physiologic changes.


Baby boomers People born between 1946 and 1964.

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