Gerontological Nursing –
Eliopoulos | Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Exam Review
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, what is ageism - Prejudices and stereotypes applied to older
people solely on the basis of their age
- Derogatory attitude
- Stems from society's anxiety of aging and cultural
emphasis on youth, physical beauty
factors that influence aging unique to the individual: heredity, $ affect choices in
nutrition, environment, activity,
stress/empowerment, life exposures and
experiences, smoking and drugs, even simple things
like play and laughter
what does gerontological nursing involves: promotion of highest quality of life and
involve___________ and strive to wellness
to: achieve optimal levels of physical, psychological,
social, and spiritual health end result=WHOLENESS
how is the quality of life measured by the things that keep them going not their set
backs
common needs important to older Connection- family, society, their culture
adult population Gratification- purpose, pleasure and dignity(let them
help)
physiological needs: respiration, circulation,
nutrition, hydration elimination, movement, rest,
comfort, immunity, and risk reduction
leading chronic conditions : age 65> arthritis,HTN,hearing impairment, visual
disturbences (glaucoma macular degeneration)DM,
are psychosocial patterns consistant yes
throughout the lifespan?
how can nurses promote joy and a by viewing old age as an oppertunity to continued
sense of purpose to the elder developement and satisfaction- rather than a
population depressing useless period of life
Eliopoulos | Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, what is ageism - Prejudices and stereotypes applied to older
people solely on the basis of their age
- Derogatory attitude
- Stems from society's anxiety of aging and cultural
emphasis on youth, physical beauty
factors that influence aging unique to the individual: heredity, $ affect choices in
nutrition, environment, activity,
stress/empowerment, life exposures and
experiences, smoking and drugs, even simple things
like play and laughter
what does gerontological nursing involves: promotion of highest quality of life and
involve___________ and strive to wellness
to: achieve optimal levels of physical, psychological,
social, and spiritual health end result=WHOLENESS
how is the quality of life measured by the things that keep them going not their set
backs
common needs important to older Connection- family, society, their culture
adult population Gratification- purpose, pleasure and dignity(let them
help)
physiological needs: respiration, circulation,
nutrition, hydration elimination, movement, rest,
comfort, immunity, and risk reduction
leading chronic conditions : age 65> arthritis,HTN,hearing impairment, visual
disturbences (glaucoma macular degeneration)DM,
are psychosocial patterns consistant yes
throughout the lifespan?
how can nurses promote joy and a by viewing old age as an oppertunity to continued
sense of purpose to the elder developement and satisfaction- rather than a
population depressing useless period of life
