Ch 6: The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing

Question 1

Care of the aging people and emphasizes the promotion of the highest quality of life and wellness throughout the lifespan

Answer 1

gerontological nursing

Question 2

Those who care for sick older adults

Answer 2

geriatric nursing

Question 3

what year did ANA recommended specialty group for geriatric nurses

Answer 3

1961

Question 4

core elements of gerontological nursing practice

Answer 4

Evidence-Based Practice
Standards
Competencies
Principles

Question 5

Systematic approach that uses existing research for clinical decision making

Answer 5

evidence-based practice

Question 6

Reflect the level and expectations of care that are desired and serve as a model against which practice can be judged

Answer 6

standards

Question 7

who develops the standards of care

Answer 7

joint commission

Question 8

competencies of gerontological nurses

Answer 8

Differentiate b/w normal and abnormal findings
Assess the older adult’s physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual status and function
Engage older adult in all aspects of care
Provide information and appropriate education at an appropriate level
Individualize care planning
Identify and reduce risks
Empower the older adult in decision-making
Identify and respect preferences
Assist with transitioning to new environments that meet needs
Advocate for and protect rights of older adults
Facilitate discussion of & honor advanced directives

Question 9

Proven facts or widely accepted theories that guide nursing actions

Answer 9

principles of gerontological nursing practice

Question 10

principles of gerontological nursing practice

Answer 10

Aging is a natural process common to all living organisms; helps to accomplish life tasks
Various factors influence the aging process
Unique data and knowledge are used in applying the nursing process to the older population
Older adults share similar self-care and human needs with all other human beings such as physiological balance, connection, and gratification
Gerontological nurses strive to help older adults achieve wholeness by reaching optimum levels of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health

Question 11

gerontological nursing roles

Answer 11

healer
caregiver
educator
advocate
innovator
advance practice

Question 12

role:
Holistic approach to healing
Harmony and wholeness

Answer 12

healer

Question 13

Role:
Use gerontological theory in the conscientious applications of the nursing process
Care is based on sound knowledge and evidence

Answer 13

caregiver

Question 14

Role:
Formal/informal opportunities to share knowledge about caring for the older adult; training about aging, patho, pharm, health promotion, & resources

Answer 14

educator

Question 15

Role:
Aiding older adults to assert their rights and resources; promote gerontological nursing

Answer 15

advocate

Question 16

Role:
Develop new technologies and modalities of care delivery; think outside the box

Answer 16

innovator

Question 17

Role:
Include geriatric NPs, clinical specialists, and geropsychiatric nurse clinicians

Answer 17

advance practice