NUR 351 (gero) Exam 1 questions with
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Ageism - correct answer ✔✔Process of systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people
because they are old.
Examples of Ageism - correct answer ✔✔-uneasiness around older adults
-treat of depleted resources
-unattractive
-useless
-powerless
-loss of vitality
Chronological age - correct answer ✔✔time since birth.
Biological age - correct answer ✔✔the functional capacity of tissues
Characteristics of biological age - correct answer ✔✔-difficult to measure
-no available biomarkers
-causes normal changes with aging
-increases risk for age-related disease
What age is considered old? - correct answer ✔✔65. Based on health policy and you are eligible for
retirement.
What ages are considered "young-old"? - correct answer ✔✔65 -74
What ages are considered "middle-old"? - correct answer ✔✔75 - 84
, What ages are considered "old-old"? - correct answer ✔✔85+
Centenarians vs Super-centenarians - correct answer ✔✔100+ vs. 110+
What are the requirements for certification of a Gerontological nurse? - correct answer ✔✔-RN licence
-core competencies
-board-certified through ANCC (RN-BC) - continuing education, certification exam.
What are the roles of a Gerontological nurse? - correct answer ✔✔-Staff nurse
-Charge nurse
-Clinical nurse educator
-Nursing administration
Where to Gerontological nurses work? - correct answer ✔✔-Hospitals, long-term acute care hospital,
home health care, community health agencies, hospice agencies, medical clinics, long-term care facilities
(assisted living, nursing home), inpatient rehab centers, rehab hospitals.
Requirements of Gerontological APN's - correct answer ✔✔-RN license
-Master/DNP
-Certification (varies by state)
What are the role for a Nurse practitioner? - correct answer ✔✔Order diagnostic tests, diagnose
diseases, prescribe meds and therapies, perform invasive procedures, serve as primary care provider.
Direct care.
What are the roles for a Clinical nurse specialist? - correct answer ✔✔Monitor nursing care quality, staff
education/membership, policy development, provide specialized care, and serve as expert nurse.
Indirect care.
complete solutions rated A+
Ageism - correct answer ✔✔Process of systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people
because they are old.
Examples of Ageism - correct answer ✔✔-uneasiness around older adults
-treat of depleted resources
-unattractive
-useless
-powerless
-loss of vitality
Chronological age - correct answer ✔✔time since birth.
Biological age - correct answer ✔✔the functional capacity of tissues
Characteristics of biological age - correct answer ✔✔-difficult to measure
-no available biomarkers
-causes normal changes with aging
-increases risk for age-related disease
What age is considered old? - correct answer ✔✔65. Based on health policy and you are eligible for
retirement.
What ages are considered "young-old"? - correct answer ✔✔65 -74
What ages are considered "middle-old"? - correct answer ✔✔75 - 84
, What ages are considered "old-old"? - correct answer ✔✔85+
Centenarians vs Super-centenarians - correct answer ✔✔100+ vs. 110+
What are the requirements for certification of a Gerontological nurse? - correct answer ✔✔-RN licence
-core competencies
-board-certified through ANCC (RN-BC) - continuing education, certification exam.
What are the roles of a Gerontological nurse? - correct answer ✔✔-Staff nurse
-Charge nurse
-Clinical nurse educator
-Nursing administration
Where to Gerontological nurses work? - correct answer ✔✔-Hospitals, long-term acute care hospital,
home health care, community health agencies, hospice agencies, medical clinics, long-term care facilities
(assisted living, nursing home), inpatient rehab centers, rehab hospitals.
Requirements of Gerontological APN's - correct answer ✔✔-RN license
-Master/DNP
-Certification (varies by state)
What are the role for a Nurse practitioner? - correct answer ✔✔Order diagnostic tests, diagnose
diseases, prescribe meds and therapies, perform invasive procedures, serve as primary care provider.
Direct care.
What are the roles for a Clinical nurse specialist? - correct answer ✔✔Monitor nursing care quality, staff
education/membership, policy development, provide specialized care, and serve as expert nurse.
Indirect care.
