Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

NCM 114: Geriatrics > Terms > Flashcards

Terms Flashcards

1
Q

Activities of daily living

A

ADL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

legal document allowing ppl if they become incapacitated to give instruction to others about their preference

A

ADVANCE DIRECTIVE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

This is a group of disease (including alzheimer’s) characterized by memory loss, decline in mental & emotional functioning. It is part of the aging process

A

DEMENTIA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

It can either be formal (paid) or informal (unpaid)

A

CAREGIVER

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

It is a limitation in physical, mental, or social activity

A

DISABILITY

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Knowing, intentional, negligent act by a caregiver or other people that causes serious risk or harm to vulnerable adult

A

ELDER ABUSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

It is a branch of medicine focusing on the physiology & ailments associated w/ aging process

A

GERIATRICS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

A document stating a person’s preferences for future medical decisions

A

LIVING WILL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

General term describes range of medical, nursing, custodial, social, community services designed to help people with chronic health impairments or forms of dementia

A

LONG-TERM CARE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Measure of the degree to which delivered health services meet established professional standards & judgments of value to the clients

A

QUALITY OF CARE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

It is a normal process of time related change, begins with birth & continuous throughout life

A

AGING

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Evaluation of a person’s physical/ mental status. used to create a care plan and to make decisions about possible need for care

A

NEEDS ASSESSMENT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

A facility licensed by the state to offer residents personal care & skilled nursing care on a 24 hr basis

A

NURSING HOMES

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Branch of medicine concerned with problems & care of older people

Scientific studies of aging process

A

GERONTOLOGY

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Geriatric nursing was previously called _____ in the 1970s

A

GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

They are the core business of healthcare

A

Older adults

4
Q

Roles of a geriatric nurse

A
  1. Researcher
  2. Nurse leaders
  3. Educators
  4. Patient advocates
  5. Administrators
  6. Primary care providers
4
Q

Geriatrics focuses on:

A

-Health promotion
-Disease prevention
-Long-term management of chronic conditions

5
Q

It is nursing care for the elderly pts w/ focus not only in illness but overall health & wellness

A

GERIATRIC NURSING

5
Q

Goals of Geriatric Nursing

A
  • Promote & maintain functional status
  • Help older adults to identify and use their strengths to achieve optimal independence
5
Q

They work w/ healthy elderly persons in their communities and advocate for the health of older persons at all levels of prevention

A

Gerontological nurse

5
Q

They can be either be specialist or generalist who offers complete comprehensive nursing care to older persons by combining basic nursing process of ADPIE with specialized knowledge of aging

A

NURSE GERONTOLOGIST

6
Q

Interdisciplinary field that studies the process of aging & aging population. Involves psychology, biology, and other fields

A

GERONTOLOGY

7
Q

What are age-related changes?

A
  1. Physical aspects of aging
  2. Psychosocial aspects
  3. Cognitive aspects
  4. Pharmacological aspect

NCM 114: Geriatrics (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions