Gerontological Nursing
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ACE units (Acute Care for Elders) Support health promotion and MAXIMAL INDEPENDENCE, reduce nursing
home admission, lower cost — NOT rehab units, NOT rare in hospitals.
NGNA welcomes ALL levels of nursing staff RNs, LPNs, LVNs, CNAs. NCGNP = NPs only; NADONA/LTC = directors/asst.
directors only; ASA = interdisciplinary, not nursing-specific.
Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing / John A. THE single biggest influence enhancing gerontological nursing as a specialty —
Hartford Foundation funds curricular reform, Centers of Excellence, research.
Purpose of gerontological certification Demonstrates commitment to specialized education/qualifications for older
adult care — not primarily about competency, professionalism, or shortage.
Common iatrogenic complications of hospitalization Delirium, new-onset incontinence, falls, functional decline, pressure ulcers,
malnutrition, medication reactions, pneumonia — NOT MI or hip fracture
directly.
Wellness ≠ absence of disease Wellness is individually defined and multidimensional; even a dying or
chronically ill client can move toward higher wellness.
Hispanic Americans have the highest U.S. life Higher than White, Black, or Asian/Pacific Islander Americans — a classic ATI
expectancy fact.
Holistic nursing Integrates/balances ALL aspects of a person's life (physical, psychosocial,
spiritual, cultural) into the plan of care.
Centenarians (per 2010 census) Overwhelmingly White, FEMALE, and living in urban areas of the SOUTH — not
the Midwest, not predominantly Hispanic.
Social aging vs. functional aging vs. chronological Social aging = change in ROLES (e.g., retirement). Functional = physical/ADL
aging changes. Chronological = birthdays/calendar age.
When using an interpreter, always face and speak to the You are communicating WITH the client, not ABOUT the client to a third party.
CLIENT Avoid jargon/metaphors; allow extra time.
LEARN model Listen, Explain your perception, Acknowledge differences/similarities,
Recommend treatment, Negotiate agreement — used to avoid stereotyping.
Review | Study Guide,
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Exam Prep
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, Terms in this set (175)
ACE units (Acute Care for Elders) Support health promotion and MAXIMAL INDEPENDENCE, reduce nursing
home admission, lower cost — NOT rehab units, NOT rare in hospitals.
NGNA welcomes ALL levels of nursing staff RNs, LPNs, LVNs, CNAs. NCGNP = NPs only; NADONA/LTC = directors/asst.
directors only; ASA = interdisciplinary, not nursing-specific.
Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing / John A. THE single biggest influence enhancing gerontological nursing as a specialty —
Hartford Foundation funds curricular reform, Centers of Excellence, research.
Purpose of gerontological certification Demonstrates commitment to specialized education/qualifications for older
adult care — not primarily about competency, professionalism, or shortage.
Common iatrogenic complications of hospitalization Delirium, new-onset incontinence, falls, functional decline, pressure ulcers,
malnutrition, medication reactions, pneumonia — NOT MI or hip fracture
directly.
Wellness ≠ absence of disease Wellness is individually defined and multidimensional; even a dying or
chronically ill client can move toward higher wellness.
Hispanic Americans have the highest U.S. life Higher than White, Black, or Asian/Pacific Islander Americans — a classic ATI
expectancy fact.
Holistic nursing Integrates/balances ALL aspects of a person's life (physical, psychosocial,
spiritual, cultural) into the plan of care.
Centenarians (per 2010 census) Overwhelmingly White, FEMALE, and living in urban areas of the SOUTH — not
the Midwest, not predominantly Hispanic.
Social aging vs. functional aging vs. chronological Social aging = change in ROLES (e.g., retirement). Functional = physical/ADL
aging changes. Chronological = birthdays/calendar age.
When using an interpreter, always face and speak to the You are communicating WITH the client, not ABOUT the client to a third party.
CLIENT Avoid jargon/metaphors; allow extra time.
LEARN model Listen, Explain your perception, Acknowledge differences/similarities,
Recommend treatment, Negotiate agreement — used to avoid stereotyping.
