Chapter 14 Older Adults

Question 1

Ageism

Answer 1

Discrimination of older people due to increased age

Question 2

Delirium

Answer 2

Sudden/abrupt, worse at night, can last hours to less than a month and involves restlessness, agitation, and usually has physiological causes such as medication reactions, hypoglycemia, tumor, etc.

Question 3

Dementia

Answer 3

Insidious/slow progression that lasts months to years

Question 4

Depression

Answer 4

Can happen with major life changes and is not considered a normal part of the aging process even though it is common in aging adults

Question 5

Elder Mistreatment

Answer 5

Can include physical, emotional, financial, sexual abuse, or neglect. DOJ reports that at least 10% of elders have experienced some form of elder abuse.

Question 6

Gerontological Nursing

Answer 6

The provision of care that addresses mutually established goals for an older adult, the family, and health care team members

Question 7

Gerontology

Answer 7

The study of aging adults

Question 8

Reality Orientation

Answer 8

Communication technique that makes an older adult more aware of the person, place, and time. It’s meant to help restore sense of reality and minimize disorientation

Question 9

Reminiscence

Answer 9

A method or technique to recall past memories and can be used in coping and uncovering meaning in those moments.

Question 10

Validation Therapy

Answer 10

Alternative approach to communication with an older adult who is confused. It is meant to convey respect, reassurance , and understanding.