T1: Intro to Gero (CH 6) Flashcards
__ __: gaining respect and experiencing growth
Gerontological nursing
Nurses have opportunities to play significant roles in the care of older population and ____
shape the future of this specialty
Principles of nursing are based on ___ ___.
scientific data
What are some Standards of Nursing Practice?
- guide and evaluate nursing practice
- state and federal regulations
- Joint Commission
- ANA Standards
Evidence-based practice relies on __ and ___ of available information.
synthesis
analysis
Evidence-based practice:
Benchmarking: Performance compared with __ __.
best practices
Evidence-based practice:
Nursing practice decision-making follows ___
research
___: follows systematic approach for clinical decision making (evidence-based practice).
nursing
_____ is among the ANA Standards of Professional gerontological Nursing Performance.
Evidence-Based Practice
Nurses must evaluate practices against standards to ensure ___ __ __ __.
highest quality of care
What are these?
- normal from abnormal findings-risks
- assessment-empowerment
- engage older adults in all care-preferences identified
- education-assist older adults in care needs
- individualized care-facilitate advanced directives
Some competencies specific to gerontological nursing
__ are proven facts or theories that guide nursing actions.
Principles
The FOUNDATION of nursing practice.
Principles
Aging begins at ___.
conception
Aging of all cells is __.
constant
Is aging a pathological experience?
No
Aging brings opportunity for ___, __ and __.
usefulness, opportunity, and joy
Accurate understanding of aging process encourages __ __ __ __.
positive attitude toward aging
Factors that could affect aging include:
heredity, nutrition, stress, health statues, life experiences, environment, and activity
Aging is __ and __ to each person.
individualized
unique
The nursing process framework integrates __ __ related to normal aging and general knowledge of nursing.
scientific data
The nursing process framework offers __ approach to care.
systematic
The nursing process framework involves __ care.
holistic
Some common core needs include:
physiological balance
connection
gratitude
Self-care practices promote ___.
independence
View aging as the process of realizing one’s __, __, and __ __.
humanness
wholeness
unique identity
Individuals want to achieve sense of personhood directed to __-__.
self-actualization
We want to strengthen the individual’s __-__ capacity.
self-care
We also want to promote maximum __ for positive outcomes.
independence
What are a nurses 5 roles? (AICHE)
healer caregiver educator advocate innovator
Which role:
practice holistic nursing
healer
Which role:
meet unique needs
caregiver
Which role:
share knowledge and skills
educator
Which role:
speak up for older adults
advocate
Which role:
“think outside the box”
innovator
What is a lesson from the past regarding care of older adults?
Protect the care of older adults and specialty of gerontology.
What are some challenges for the future?
- develop new roles
- balance quality of care and health care costs
