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Gerontological Nurse Certification-
Assessment Study Guide
Cataracts - Ans:✔✔-Clouding of the lens due to aging as cells die and accumulate. Opacity of the lens
interferes with vision. Three types
Nuclear Cataracts - Ans:✔✔-Clouding Associated with myopia (close objects are clear, far are not:
nearsighted. Worsens myopia and blurs vision
Cortical Cataracts - Ans:✔✔-Clouding, involves the anterior, posterior or equatorial cortex and is worse in
bright light
Posterior Subcapsular Cataracts - Ans:✔✔-Tend to develop in younger people or those on chronic
corticosteriod use. Eye becomes photophobic and near vision diminishes
Glaucoma - Ans:✔✔-Comprises a group of eye conditions characterized by damage to the optic nerve.
Intraocular pressure increases as aqueous fluid is inhibited from flowing because of impairment of
drainage system angle , 45 degrees
Braden Scale - Ans:✔✔-23 is the best score
< 16 high risk, 18< at SJP is SKIN Bundle
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Braden Scale Conponents - Ans:✔✔-1= worst impairment
4= no impairment
Sensory preception
Moisture
Activity
Mobility
Nutrition pattern
Friction and sheer
Mini Cog - Ans:✔✔-Remember 3 common objects, then draw the face of a clock with a specific time (as
instructed by the examiner) then recall the 3 common objects
MMSE Mini-Mental State Exam - Ans:✔✔-7 commands, including remembering and repeating common
objects, counting backwards from 100, spelling world backward,
BMI Calculation - Ans:✔✔-BMI= weight in lbs X 703/height in inches2
18.5 underweight
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FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
Gerontological Nurse Certification-
Assessment Study Guide
Cataracts - Ans:✔✔-Clouding of the lens due to aging as cells die and accumulate. Opacity of the lens
interferes with vision. Three types
Nuclear Cataracts - Ans:✔✔-Clouding Associated with myopia (close objects are clear, far are not:
nearsighted. Worsens myopia and blurs vision
Cortical Cataracts - Ans:✔✔-Clouding, involves the anterior, posterior or equatorial cortex and is worse in
bright light
Posterior Subcapsular Cataracts - Ans:✔✔-Tend to develop in younger people or those on chronic
corticosteriod use. Eye becomes photophobic and near vision diminishes
Glaucoma - Ans:✔✔-Comprises a group of eye conditions characterized by damage to the optic nerve.
Intraocular pressure increases as aqueous fluid is inhibited from flowing because of impairment of
drainage system angle , 45 degrees
Braden Scale - Ans:✔✔-23 is the best score
< 16 high risk, 18< at SJP is SKIN Bundle
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, ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
Braden Scale Conponents - Ans:✔✔-1= worst impairment
4= no impairment
Sensory preception
Moisture
Activity
Mobility
Nutrition pattern
Friction and sheer
Mini Cog - Ans:✔✔-Remember 3 common objects, then draw the face of a clock with a specific time (as
instructed by the examiner) then recall the 3 common objects
MMSE Mini-Mental State Exam - Ans:✔✔-7 commands, including remembering and repeating common
objects, counting backwards from 100, spelling world backward,
BMI Calculation - Ans:✔✔-BMI= weight in lbs X 703/height in inches2
18.5 underweight
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