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L1: Care of the Older Adult Flashcards

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Another name for older adult

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Geriatrics
Aging
Aged
Over-the-hill
Elderly
Senescent
Senior

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Where did the term geriatrics came from?

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Greek word: Geron and iatros

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Geron meaning

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Older man

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Iatros meaning

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Healer

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The terms geriatrics is sometimes called

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medical gerontology

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Is not merely the passage of time. It is the manifestation of biological events that occur in a span of time.

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Aging

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Change in an aging body happens through a

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Process
some systems slow down
some loss their fine tuning

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are common and expected as one ages.

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Slight, gradual changes

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is a specialty focused on the care of older adults.

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gerontology or geriatric nursing

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is a broad specialty where nurses may work in long-term care facilities, with home healthcare services and in hospice, caring for patients with limited mobility, impaired mental abilities, and those in pain

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Gerontology nursing

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is stereotyping and/or discrimination against individuals or groups on the basis of their age.

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Ageism or Agism

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Ageism may be

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Casual or systematic

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When did ageism term coined

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1969

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He coined the term ageism to describe discrimination against seniors, and patterned on sexism and racism.

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Robert Neil Butler

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Seven signs of Aging

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  1. Fine lines and wrinkles
  2. Dullness of skin
  3. Uneven skin tone
  4. Dry skin
  5. Blotchiness and age spot
  6. Rough skin texture
  7. Visible pores
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is a type of nurse that helps care for aging and elderly individuals.

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Geriatric nurse of gerontological nurse

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They are trained to be able to perform traditional nursing duties, yet they also have special training that helps them better understand the special needs of many elderly people.

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Geriatric nurse of gerontological nurse

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American Journal of Nursing (AJN) publishes first geriatric article by a physician

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1902

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AJN publishes first geriatric article by a Registered Nurse

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1904

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AJN considers geriatric nursing as a potential specialty.

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1925

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First geriatric nursing textbook, Geriatric Nursing (Newton), published.

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1950

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First master’s in geriatric nursing completed

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1950

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Who completed the first master’s in geriatric nursing in 1950

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Eleanor Pingrey

24
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ANA creates the Standard of Practice for Geriatric Nursing

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ANA Geriatric Nursing Division changes name to Gerontological Nursing Division

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National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) established.

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ANA Revises Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice.

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American Nurses Credentialing Center’s first computerized generalist certification exam is for the gerontological nurse

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Journal of Gerontological Nursing Celebrates 30 years.

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Geriatric Nursing journal celebrates 30 years journal of Gerontological Nursing Research emerges.

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Is the broad term used to define the study of aging or the aged. This includes the biopsychosocial aspects of aging.

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Gerontology

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Older age are divided into

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Young old
Middle Old
Old old, very old, or frail old

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Young old

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Middle old

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Old old, very old, or frail old

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85 - onwards

36
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Subfield of Gerontology

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  1. Geriatrics
  2. Social Gerontology
  3. Geropsychology
  4. Geropharmacology
  5. Financial Gerontology
  6. Gerontological rehabilitation nursing
  7. Gerontological nursing
37
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Roles of gerontological nurse

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  1. Provider of care
  2. Teacher
  3. Manager
  4. Advocate
  5. Research consumer
38
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Gives direct hands-on care in a variety of settings.

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Provider of care

39
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Nurse should be educated about disease process and syndromes commonly seen in the older population.

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Provider of care

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This may include knowledge of risk factors, signs and symptoms, usual medical treatment, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care.

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Provider of care

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An essential part of all nursing is

42
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focuses on modifiable risk factors and health promotion.

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Diseases and debilitating conditions of aging can be prevented through Lifestyle modifications such as

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  1. Healthy diet
  2. Smoking cessation
  3. Appropriate weight maintenance
  4. Increased physical activity
  5. Stress management
44
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they balance the concerns of the patient, family, nursing, and the rest of the interdisciplinary team.

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Nurse managers must be skilled in

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leadership
time management
building relationships
communication
and managing change

46
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Acts on behalf of older adults to promote their best interests and strengthen their autonomy and decision making.

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may take many forms, including active involvement at the political level or helping to explain medical or nursing procedures to family members on a unit level.

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The appropriate level of involvement for nurses at the baccalaureate level is that of

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research consumer

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Must remain abreast of current research literature, reading and putting into practice the results of reliable and valid studies

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research consumer

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is concerned mainly with the social aspects of aging versus the biological or
psychological.

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Social Gerontology

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is a branch of psychology concerned with helping older persons and their
families maintain well-being, overcome problems and achieve maximum potential during later
life.

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Geropsychology

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the study of pharmacology as it relates to older adults.

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Geropharmacology

53
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CGP

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Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (Pharmacist certified in geropharmacology)

54
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is another emerging subfield that combines knowledge of financial
planning and services with a special expertise in the needs of older adults.

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Financial Gerontology

55
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combines expertise in gerontological nursing with rehabilitation concepts and practice.

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Gerontological rehabilitation nursing

56
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then, falls within the discipline of nursing and the scope of nursing practice.

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Gerontological nursing

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