Gerontology Nursing Certification Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions

Gerontology Nursing Certification Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Graying of America - Ans:-the growing percentage of older people in the U.S. population Ageism - Ans:-prejudice and discrimination against older people Biological Theories - Ans:-the reason people age and die is bc of changes in the human body Stochastic theories - Ans:-Based on random events that cause cellular damage that accumulates as the organism ages Nonstochastic theories - Ans:-explain biological aging as resulting from a complex, predetermined process Psychological theories - Ans:-support the idea that an older adult's life ends when he or she has reached all of his or her developmental milestones (EX: Maslow's, Jung's, Erikson's) Moral/spiritual theories - Ans:-support the idea that once an older individual finds spiritual wholeness, this transcends the need to inhabit a body, and he or she dies (EX: Tornstan's theory, Kohlberg's theory) ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/14 Social theories - Ans:-explain that when an older adult's usefulness in roles and relationships end, death occurs EX: -Disengagement theory -Activity theory -Continuity theory -Subculture theory -Age Stratification theory Family theory - Ans:-provides a framework for understanding human behavior and improving relationships in order to assist individuals, families, etc families need good communication to help older adults transition smoothly & decrease risk of depression Motivational theory - Ans:-support the idea that it is critical to determine one's motivational factor in order to change behavior EX: Herzberg's hygienic needs theory, McGregor's X-Y theory, Adam's equity theory, McClelland's motivational theory ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/14 Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory - Ans:-focuses on the need to avoid discomfort & achieve personal fulfillment through maintaining good relationships, work conditions, salary, status, security, and a satisfying personal life EX: smoking cessation, nutritional changes, weight loss, exercise, etc. Geriatric nursing - Ans:-The nursing care of older people with health problems or those requiring TERTIARY CARE Gerontological nursing - Ans:-nursing practice that promotes wellness and highest quality of life for aging individuals What response is diminished in older adults? - Ans:-Fever