SAS #1

Question 1

It’s one of the fields of nursing that deals with proper care and hospitalization of aged geriatric patients

Answer 1

Geriatric or gerontological nursing

Question 2

She was renowned as the first area geriatric nurse because of her nurse superintendent position in an english institution, Where she cared for helpers and maids of wealthy women

Answer 2

Florence Nightingale

Question 3

It is the study of aging and/ Or the aged. This includes The biopsychosocial aspects of aging

Answer 3

Gerontology

Question 4

This term is often used as a generic term relating to the aged, But specifically refers to medical care of the aged.

Answer 4

Geriatrics

Question 5

It is the aspect of gerontology that falls within the discipline of nursing and the scope of nursing practice

Answer 5

Gerontological nursing

Question 6

often define as over 65 years of age

Answer 6

Old Age

Question 7

Combines expertise in gerontological nursing with rehabilitation concepts and practice

Answer 7

Gerontological rehabilitation nursing

Question 8

Concerned mainly with the social aspects of aging

Answer 8

Social Gerontology

Question 9

Refers to specialist in psychiatry whose knowledge, expertise and practice are with the older population

Answer 9

Geropsychology

Question 10

Another emerging subfield that combines knowledge of financial planning and services with a special expertise in the needs of older adults

Answer 10

Financial Gerontology

Question 11

Roles of Gerontological Nurse

Answer 11

Provider of care
Teacher
Manager
Advocate
Research consumer

Question 12

Gerantological nurses act as ____ During everyday care as they balance the concerns of the patient family, nursing and the rest of the interdisciplinary team. _____ Need To develop skills in staff coordination, time management, assertiveness , communication and organization

Answer 12

Manager

Question 13

The geological nurse acts on behalf of older adults to promote their best interest and strengthen the autonomy and decision making.

Active involvement at the political level or helping to explain medical or nursing procedures to family members on a unit level

Answer 13

Advocate

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Research Consumer

Question 15

This involves gerontological nurses being aware of current research literature, continuing to read and put into practice the results of reliable and valid studies. Using evidence based practice, gerontological nurses can improve the quality of patient care and all settings

Answer 15

Research Consumer