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General Gerontological Nurses - ANSWER- -Direct care providers -Case managers -Nurse leaders -Educators -Patient advocates -Administrators Advanced practice gerontological nurses - ANSWER- -Health promotion -Disease prevention -Long-term management of chronic conditions Normal age related changed in the brain - ANSWER- It loses some axons and neurons, and it decreases in size Normal age related changed in the eyes - ANSWER- Difficulty focusing, increased sensitive to glare, and dimin...

In the US, most older adults die: A. At home B. In the hospital C. In the nursing home D. Other - ANSWER- *B. In the hospital* What percent of Medicare spending is spent on 5% of older adults during the last year of life? - ANSWER- 25% of Medicare spending Informed consent - ANSWER- The process by which competent individuals are provided with information that enables them to make a reasonable decision about any treatment or intervention that is to be performed on them -Applies to the d...

Who are the fastest growing segment of the population - ANSWER- Older adults In 2010 the 65+ population reached how big - ANSWER- 41.4 million (18% increase) Has grown steadily since the 1900s What fraction of people in the US are older adults - ANSWER- 1 in 8 people (12.6%) Reasons why people are living longer - ANSWER- Influx of immigrants before WWI Improvements in healthcare What improvements in healthcare are causing people to live longer - ANSWER- Decreased infant/child mortality ra...

1962 - ANSWER- 1st meeting of ANA Conference Group on Geriatrics Nursing practice 1966 - ANSWER- became division of geriatric nursing, gains full recognition as nursing specialty 1970 - ANSWER- published standards for its practice 1975 - ANSWER- 1st 14nurses recaived certificate for excellence in the practice 1976 - ANSWER- geriatric nursing division became gerontological nursing Gerontological nursing - ANSWER- involves care of aging people emphasize promotion of highest possible quality...

The gerontology specialty was formally recognized in the early _______ (which decade?) when the organization _______ recommended a specialty group for geriatric nurses and the formation of a geriatric nursing division, and convened the first national nursing meeting on geriatric nursing practice - ANSWER- 1960s; ANA The ANA published the gerontological care journals _______ in _______, then _______ in _______. - ANSWER- Standards for Geriatric Practice in 1970; Journal of Gerontological N...

Aging is A Natural Process and not a what? - ANSWER- Disease What is Chronological age? - ANSWER- Exact age from birth What is Biological age? - ANSWER- Age determined by physiology rather than chronology What is Functional age? - ANSWER- Age in terms of functional performance What is an excellent indicator of health status and physical ability? - ANSWER- Muscle mass Which of these methods is prefered? - ANSWER- Assessment of Biological age and Functional age What are some basic Activit...

Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these standards to: a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the acute care setting. b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice. c. elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing. d. incorporate suggested interventions from others who ...

The nurse explains to the patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease that this disorder: A. results in acid erosion and ulceration of the esophagus caused by frequent vomiting, B. will require surgical wrapping or repair of the pyloric sphincter to control the symptoms, C. is the protrusion of a portion of the stomach into to esophagus through an opening in the diaphragm, D. often involves relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach contents to back up into the espop...

Appalachian Plateau - ANSWER Smallest region, NW corner of the state. Flat and gently sloping Appalachian Ridge and Valley Region - ANSWER Rich soils, hardwoods, pastures Blue Ridge Region - ANSWER Rocky slopes, tallest mountains in the state The Piedmont - ANSWER foothills, rolling hills, Most Fertile, most populous East Gulf Coastal Plain/Atlantic Coastal Plain - ANSWER =Pine Barrens. Flat land, sandy soil. 60% of the state Which Spanish explorer found disease, exposure and warfare? - A...

Fall Line - ANSWER - the point on a river where there is an abrupt drop in elevation of the land and where numerous waterfalls occur. - it is the ancient coastline of the southern tier of North America when sea-levels wer higher - Navigation up-stream beyond this feature stops - ultimately towns located just beyond this natural boundary were important river ports (like Macon) - The line in the eastern US is located where streams pass from harder to softer rocks.[E - M.Y.] Georgia capita...

5 major regions of Georgia - ANSWER Plateau Ridge & Valley Blue Ridge Piedmont East Gulf Coastal plain Atlantic Coastal plain Coastal plain - ANSWER Atlantic ocean to 150mi inland to fall line 60% of state Piedmont - ANSWER rolling hills (foothills) most fertile/populous 30% of state Blue Ridge - ANSWER Tallest mountains/rocky slopes Plateau - ANSWER Northwest smallest region of GA Ridge and Valley - ANSWER North between Plateau/Blue Ridge rich soils/pastures/hardwoods Native Ame...

every time I am behind the wheel, I pledge to - ANSWERS keep my eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the task of driving The three most basic traffic laws require drivers to: - ANSWERS obey traffic control devices (lights and signals); obey the traffic directions of a law enforcement officer or firefighter, even if it goes against what a traffic control device tells you to do; never drive on a roadway that has been closed for construction, for a special event, or for any other ...

The Georgia Constitution consists of: - ANSWER a preamble and 11 articles The Georgia Constitution: - ANSWER prohibits whipping as puishment Which article of the Georgia Constitution is the Bill of Rights? - ANSWER article I The Georgia Constitution: - ANSWER prohibits imprisonment for debt From where do Georgia county and city governments derive their authority to make laws and to exercise their powers of government? - ANSWER Georgia General Assembly Georgia has a plural executive. What ...

At 55 mph approximately how many seconds does it take to come to a stop - ANSWER 6 seconds What is the minimum tread depth required in the front two tires - ANSWER 4/32" tread depth required in the front two tires There must be no more than ________ play in the steering wheel or __" in a 20" steering wheel - ANSWER 10 degrees/ 2" What is the minimum tread depth required in the rear tires? - ANSWER 2/32" tread depth required in the rear tires How do you test your air breaks - ANSWER ...

When questions ask for a priority action...think about... ABC, airway breathing, circulation Maslows hierarchy If undecided on an answer due to high similarities, choose: the umbrella answer What is the most common side effect of olanzapine/zyprexa metabolic syndrome what is the difference between typical and atypical antipsychotics Atypical 5HT2A specific 1st psychotic break... two actions to take UDS and r/o sub Consider IM Geodon or Invega Three AP with least weight gain Latuda, ...

There is a medication class that is contraindicated when a patient has tics. What is that class of medication? Stimulants --often used for ADHD What action do you take if a patient reports being a victim of abuse. Safety first! Provide patient with an environment of safety and reassure them of their safety in the clinic/hospital. If you work inpatient, what do you do before discharging a patient who says they have been abused? Make sure the patient will be safe. If you work inpatient,...

Group therapy scenario: Patient is resistant to sharing. What do we do? encourage them to keep coming because we encourage interpersonal learning and we also do individual sessions What is the goal of Cognitive Therapy? replace automatic negative thoughts with positive thoughts What is the goal of behavioral therapy? teach patient behavioral techniques What are some of the techniques used in behavioral therapy? Problem solving Role Playing Skills Training Relaxation Exposure What ar...

What should you not do when advocating for a patient? - ANSWER Judge or confront What class of medication is contraindicated with tics? - ANSWER Stimulants What should you provide for prior to assessing abuse victims? - ANSWER A safe environment What are your actions if a child reports abuse? - ANSWER First interview separately from parents then report to CPS What should you do if a child plays with toys in a way that you suspect abuse? - ANSWER Report to CPS In what setting as an inpati...

What should you not do when advocating for a patient? - ANSWER Judge or confront What class of medication is contraindicated with tics? - ANSWER Stimulants What should you provide for prior to assessing abuse victims? - ANSWER A safe environment What are your actions if a child reports abuse? - ANSWER First interview separately from parents then report to CPS What should you do if a child plays with toys in a way that you suspect abuse? - ANSWER Report to CPS In what setting as an inpati...

When many answers are remarkably similar, they are usually _____________ - ANSWER wrong Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged. - ANSWER Collaborate is usually right. Delegate is usually wrong. ADPIER - ANSWER Assessment, diagnosis, Plan, intervention, evaluate, refer out last. Lithium - ANSWER Normal 0.6-1.2 Lithium toxicity occurs at levels - ANSWER > 1.5 Signs of Lithium toxicity - ANSWER severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness, muscle weakness, heart palpit...