NCOA - Module 1 review 2025
Questions and Answers
older adults - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-one of the largest group of patients in acute care,
long term care facilities, and rehabilitation facilities.
Baby boomers - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-As ___________ age and the number of
people living longer increases, the need for those with an aging expertise grows
The field of gerontological - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-this field of nursing has evolved
over the past decades and its specialty is in greater demand more now than ever
before
history and evolution - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-The ______ and _______ of
gerontological nursing encompasses major milestones from the day of primary care
or private duty nursing to acute care and now a shift to community based care.
The Nursing Competence in Aging - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Which initiative advocated
for all nurses to have greater knowledge, skills, and broader attitudes toward the
older adult primarily due to the prevalence and incidence of chronic health and
functional issues in older adult clientele.
quality health care - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-The provision of _______ and the
complexities of the older adult are ever growing challenges for the healthcare
system.
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, Gerontology - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-study of social, cultural, psychological, cognitive,
economic and biological aspects of aging.
Geriatrics - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Specialty that focuses on healthcare of elderly
people specific to disease and illness.
Gerontological Nursing - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Specialty that involves assessment,
planning, implementing and evaluating care in older adult.
When did gerontological nursing practice begin? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-1.Although
nurses published articles about the care of older adults as early as 1904, the
specialty of gerontological nursing really began to emerge beginning in the 1950s.
2.The 1960s and 1970s marked a notable recognition for the need of standards of
practice in geriatric nursing, with the creation of the first Standards of Practice for
Geriatric Nursing documents in 1969, an effort led by the American Nurses
Association.
3.In the 1970s Medicare and Medicaid programs marked a significant growth within
the healthcare industry for the older adult segment.
Gerontological Nurse Roles - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-- Direct hands-on care to older
adults in various settings.
- Knowledge of disease processes, medical treatments, rehabilitation and end of life
care.
- The 21st century has provided a resurgence in interest in gerontological care.
There are several types of nurses that work in this field.
…FOR STUDY PURPOSES ONLY…©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED…. 2
Questions and Answers
older adults - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-one of the largest group of patients in acute care,
long term care facilities, and rehabilitation facilities.
Baby boomers - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-As ___________ age and the number of
people living longer increases, the need for those with an aging expertise grows
The field of gerontological - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-this field of nursing has evolved
over the past decades and its specialty is in greater demand more now than ever
before
history and evolution - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-The ______ and _______ of
gerontological nursing encompasses major milestones from the day of primary care
or private duty nursing to acute care and now a shift to community based care.
The Nursing Competence in Aging - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Which initiative advocated
for all nurses to have greater knowledge, skills, and broader attitudes toward the
older adult primarily due to the prevalence and incidence of chronic health and
functional issues in older adult clientele.
quality health care - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-The provision of _______ and the
complexities of the older adult are ever growing challenges for the healthcare
system.
…FOR STUDY PURPOSES ONLY…©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED…. 1
, Gerontology - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-study of social, cultural, psychological, cognitive,
economic and biological aspects of aging.
Geriatrics - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Specialty that focuses on healthcare of elderly
people specific to disease and illness.
Gerontological Nursing - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Specialty that involves assessment,
planning, implementing and evaluating care in older adult.
When did gerontological nursing practice begin? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-1.Although
nurses published articles about the care of older adults as early as 1904, the
specialty of gerontological nursing really began to emerge beginning in the 1950s.
2.The 1960s and 1970s marked a notable recognition for the need of standards of
practice in geriatric nursing, with the creation of the first Standards of Practice for
Geriatric Nursing documents in 1969, an effort led by the American Nurses
Association.
3.In the 1970s Medicare and Medicaid programs marked a significant growth within
the healthcare industry for the older adult segment.
Gerontological Nurse Roles - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-- Direct hands-on care to older
adults in various settings.
- Knowledge of disease processes, medical treatments, rehabilitation and end of life
care.
- The 21st century has provided a resurgence in interest in gerontological care.
There are several types of nurses that work in this field.
…FOR STUDY PURPOSES ONLY…©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED…. 2
