Geriatric

Question 1

Ageism

Answer 1

stereotyping and deep profound
prejudice against an individual or groups
because of age

Question 2

Geriatrics

Answer 2

branch of medicine dealing
with the diagnosis and treatment of the
diseases and treatment of the elderly

Question 3

Life expectancy

Answer 3

at birth is defined as how long, on average, a newborn can
expect to live, if current death rates do not change

Question 4

Gerontology:

Answer 4

the study of all aspects of the
aging process and its consequences

Question 5

Gerontological nursing:

Answer 5

advocating for the health
of the older persons at all levels of the nursing
process, assessment, diagnosis, planning,
implementing health care and evaluating the
effectiveness of the plan.

Question 6

Erikson’s stage of development for the geriatric is:

Answer 6

Integrity Vs Despair

Question 7

Edentulism

Answer 7

the state of being edentulous, or without natural teeth

Question 8

__________ cardiac output
__________ peripheral resistance

Answer 8

Decreased

Increased

Question 9

nocturia

Answer 9

using bathroom at night

Question 10

Polypharmacy

Answer 10

The use of multiple medications and increased
risk for side effects