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Basic Geriatric Nursing
Chap 1-10, Geriatrics
Chapters 11 -20
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,what are the extreme forms of gernotophia? ageism and age discrimination
what is ageism? negative attitude toward aging and older adults based on the belief that aging
makes people unattractive, unintelligent, and unproductive
what has helped the economic outlook for older adults? legislation and political activism among older people
what are independent or assisted living centers? centers for older people that combine privacy with easily available services
what is skilled care? -services of trained professionals that are needed for a limited period of time
after injury or illness
-examples: specially trained professionals, such as speech, physical,
occupational, and respitory therapists
what is Medicare? federal insurance program for elderly persons or persons with permanent
disabilities
what is part A medicare? covers impatient hospital care
in 1980 the DRG system did what? a hospital is paid at a set amount based on the patients admitting diagnosis. if
the patient is discharged in fewer days than predicted, the hospital keeps the
excess money. if the patient needs to stay longer than projected, the hospital
absorbs the additional cost
what is Medicare part B? medical insurance for outpatient care. this plan covers 80% of the "customary
and usual" rates charged by providers after deductible are met
what is supplemental Medicare( title 19)? may be available for those older adults who meet certain finical need
requirements. those who have assets usually don't apply. they are left with a
Medicare gap that they must fill themselves
what is a health care agent? a durable power of attorney for health care transfers to the authority to make
health care decisions to another person
when do living wills go into effect? ONLY when 2 physicians agree in writing that the necessary criteria have been
met
when does unintentional abuse or neglect happen? when caregiver lacks knowledge, stamina, or resources needed to care for an
older loved one
what is an example of neglect? a bedridden person is left wet and soiled with body wastes without care or which
an older person suffers from exposure because the lack of adequate clothing
what is physical abuse? involves one or more actions that cause harm
when is it not considered neglect? the older person is mentally competent and refuses treatment (this needs to be
documented)
, what is emtional abuse examples? isolating, ignoring, or depersonalizing an older adult
what is the programmed theory? proposes that everyone has a certain biologic timeline to follow. as the program
plays out, the persons experiences predictable changes, such as atrophy of the
thymus, menopause, skin changes, and graying of the hair
what is gene theory? proposes the existence of one or more harmful genes that are activated over
time, resulting in the typical changes seen with aging and limiting the lifespan of
the individual
what is cellular theory? proposes that aging is due to cell damage
What is the free radical theory? The free radical theory is that aging results from cumulative and progressive
damage to cell structures.
what is neuroendocrine theory? problems with the hypothalamus-pituitary-endocrine gland feedback system
causes disease; increased insulin growth factor increase aging
what do psychosocial theory's do? attempt to explain why older adults have different responses to the aging process
what are disengagement theory? believe that it attempts to justify ageism
what is activity theory? proposes that activity is necessary for successful aging
What is seborrheic keratosis? slightly raised, wart like macules with distinct edges. color from light tan to black
mostly on upper half of the body
what can result from the function of sweat glands heat intolerance because the body's cooling system through evaporation is less
decreasing? efficient
a decrease sebaceous and sweat gland function results increased dry skin and decreased perspiration
in?
an increased capillary fragility results in? increased purple patches(senile purpura)
how is senile purpura caused? capillary walls become increasingly fragile with age and may hemorrhage (red,
purple, or brown areas usually on legs and arms)
who is more likely to die from melanoma? Men so they should be screened for irregular moles
why is it important to do weight bearing exercises on it provides stress to keep minerals in the bone
bones?
Basic Geriatric Nursing
Chap 1-10, Geriatrics
Chapters 11 -20
** Expert-Verified Explanation
** Questions with Verified Answer
** New Edition | 2026-2027 Updated
** 100% Guaranteed Pass
** 100% Correct Answers | Graded A+
,what are the extreme forms of gernotophia? ageism and age discrimination
what is ageism? negative attitude toward aging and older adults based on the belief that aging
makes people unattractive, unintelligent, and unproductive
what has helped the economic outlook for older adults? legislation and political activism among older people
what are independent or assisted living centers? centers for older people that combine privacy with easily available services
what is skilled care? -services of trained professionals that are needed for a limited period of time
after injury or illness
-examples: specially trained professionals, such as speech, physical,
occupational, and respitory therapists
what is Medicare? federal insurance program for elderly persons or persons with permanent
disabilities
what is part A medicare? covers impatient hospital care
in 1980 the DRG system did what? a hospital is paid at a set amount based on the patients admitting diagnosis. if
the patient is discharged in fewer days than predicted, the hospital keeps the
excess money. if the patient needs to stay longer than projected, the hospital
absorbs the additional cost
what is Medicare part B? medical insurance for outpatient care. this plan covers 80% of the "customary
and usual" rates charged by providers after deductible are met
what is supplemental Medicare( title 19)? may be available for those older adults who meet certain finical need
requirements. those who have assets usually don't apply. they are left with a
Medicare gap that they must fill themselves
what is a health care agent? a durable power of attorney for health care transfers to the authority to make
health care decisions to another person
when do living wills go into effect? ONLY when 2 physicians agree in writing that the necessary criteria have been
met
when does unintentional abuse or neglect happen? when caregiver lacks knowledge, stamina, or resources needed to care for an
older loved one
what is an example of neglect? a bedridden person is left wet and soiled with body wastes without care or which
an older person suffers from exposure because the lack of adequate clothing
what is physical abuse? involves one or more actions that cause harm
when is it not considered neglect? the older person is mentally competent and refuses treatment (this needs to be
documented)
, what is emtional abuse examples? isolating, ignoring, or depersonalizing an older adult
what is the programmed theory? proposes that everyone has a certain biologic timeline to follow. as the program
plays out, the persons experiences predictable changes, such as atrophy of the
thymus, menopause, skin changes, and graying of the hair
what is gene theory? proposes the existence of one or more harmful genes that are activated over
time, resulting in the typical changes seen with aging and limiting the lifespan of
the individual
what is cellular theory? proposes that aging is due to cell damage
What is the free radical theory? The free radical theory is that aging results from cumulative and progressive
damage to cell structures.
what is neuroendocrine theory? problems with the hypothalamus-pituitary-endocrine gland feedback system
causes disease; increased insulin growth factor increase aging
what do psychosocial theory's do? attempt to explain why older adults have different responses to the aging process
what are disengagement theory? believe that it attempts to justify ageism
what is activity theory? proposes that activity is necessary for successful aging
What is seborrheic keratosis? slightly raised, wart like macules with distinct edges. color from light tan to black
mostly on upper half of the body
what can result from the function of sweat glands heat intolerance because the body's cooling system through evaporation is less
decreasing? efficient
a decrease sebaceous and sweat gland function results increased dry skin and decreased perspiration
in?
an increased capillary fragility results in? increased purple patches(senile purpura)
how is senile purpura caused? capillary walls become increasingly fragile with age and may hemorrhage (red,
purple, or brown areas usually on legs and arms)
who is more likely to die from melanoma? Men so they should be screened for irregular moles
why is it important to do weight bearing exercises on it provides stress to keep minerals in the bone
bones?
