Gerontological Nursing Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing Study Guide

Gerontological Nursing Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing Study Guide Competency: - Ans:-having skill, knowledge, and ability to do something according to a standard Evidence-based practice: - Ans:-using research and scientific information to guide actions Geriatric nursing: - Ans:-nursing care of sick older adults Gerontological nursing: - Ans:-nursing practice that promotes wellness and the highest quality of life for aging individuals Standard: - Ans:-desired, evidence-based expectations of care that serve as a model against which practice can be judged Which organization certifies nurses in gerontological nursing practice? A.American Nurses' Credentialing Center B.State Board of Nursing C.Association for Accreditation of Nursing D.Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing - Ans:-A. American Nurses' Credentialing Center ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/6 True or False State and federal regulations outline minimum standards of practice for various health care workers and agencies. - Ans:-•True •Rationale: Professional nursing practice is guided by standards that reflect the level and expectations of care that are desired and serve as a model against which practice can be judged. What are the 10 ANA Standards of practice for Gerontological Nursing? - Ans:-1. Assessment 2. Diagnosis 3. Outcome Identification 4. Planning 5. Implementation 5A. Coordination of Care 5B. Health Teaching and Health Promotion 5C. Consultation 5D. Prescriptive Authority and Treatment 6. Evaluation ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/6 Tell me about the ANA standard 1: Assesment. - Ans:-The gerontological nurse collects comprehensive date pertinent to the older adult's physical and mental health or situation. Tell me about the ANA standard 2: Diagnosis - Ans:-The gerontological nurse analyzes that assessment date to determine the diagnoses or issues Tell me about the ANA standard 3: Outcome Identification - Ans:-The gerontological nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the older adult or situation Tell me about the ANA standard 4: Planning - Ans:-The gerontological nurse develops a plan to attain expected outcomes. Tell me about the ANA standard 5: Implementation - Ans:-The gerontological nurse implements the identified plan. Tell me about the ANA standard 5A: Coordination of Care - Ans:-The gerontological nurse coodinates care delivery Tell me about the ANA standard 5B: Health Teaching and health promotion - Ans:-The gerontological registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.