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N410 GERO EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSA branch of science that deals with aging and the problems of aging people;
multidisciplinary - answer- Gerontology
Focuses on medicine, deals with diseases and disabilities of old people - answer-
Geriatrics
ANA renamed to Gerontological Nursing in 1976.
Published standards in gerontological nursing in 1976.
When did the National Gerontological Nursing Association come about?
When did the ANA offer Gerontological Clinical Specialist? - answer- 1984: National
Gerontological Nursing Association
1989: ANA offered Gerontological Clinical Specialist
Three core elements of gerontological nursing practice?
What is the difference b/n an RN and a gerontological RN? Who determines the scope
of practice? - answer- Evidence-based practice, standards for nursing practice,
principles (Guides care for gero nursing, Biological and social sciences, Scientific data
regarding theories)
A gerontological RN specialized in the care and health needs of older adults. ANCC
determines guidelines for scope of practice
For certification as a Generalist, what degree is required? How much experience (3
areas)? How is certification indicated?
How do clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners indicate certification? - answer-
For certification as a Generalist, associate or bachelor degree, 2 years as RN; 2k hrs
clinical practice in specialty area in the last 3 yrs; 30 hrs CE in gerontological nursing in
the last 3 yrs. Indicate certification with RN-BC.
CNS and nurse practitioners indicate certification with APRN-BC.
Generalist nurse's role:
APRN: three primary focus of primary care providers
Other roles of the APRN - answer- Direct care providers, case managers, nurse
leaders, educators, pt advocates, administrators
Health promotion, disease prevention, long-term management of chronic conditions
, Complex clinical problem-solving; improvement in quality of care; reduction in cost of
care; acute care: reduction in complications, length of stay, and need for readmission
For the future of gerontological nursing, what are 5 ways to balance quality care and
healthcare costs?
6 common myths of aging?
4 things these myths can lead to? - answer- Abolish unnecessary practices, advocate
for older adults, ensure safe care, test creative staffing patterns, use lay caregivers
Living place, memory loss, falls, suicide, learning, personality
Ageism, reduced healthcare services, difficulties in nurse recruitment, segregation from
mainstream society.
ID types of aging:
# of yrs
physical status
Social Security, AARP
What does gerontological nursing emphasize? - answer- Gerontological nursing
emphasizes promotion of the highest QOL and wellness.
What yr was first article in AJN "Care of the Aged" written? - answer- "Care of the Aged"
was in AJN in 1904.
What was the first gerontological nursing text, and when was it written?
When was the ANA standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice established? -
answer- "Geriatric Nursing" by K Newton was the first gerontological nursing text,
written in 1950.
The ANA standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice was established in 1970.
When was there a Certification in Gerontological Nursing available?
When did ANA rename to "Gerontological Nursing"?
When were there published standards in gerontological nursing? - answer- Certification
in Gerontological Nursing available in 1973.
How old does a person have to be for AARP - answer- Chronological: # of yrs
Functional age: physical status
Social age: Social Security, AARP
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