Gerontological exam 1 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Who are the fastest growing segment of the population - ANSWER- Older adults In 2010 the 65+ population reached how big - ANSWER- 41.4 million (18% increase) Has grown steadily since the 1900s What fraction of people in the US are older adults - ANSWER- 1 in 8 people (12.6%) Reasons why people are living longer - ANSWER- Influx of immigrants before WWI Improvements in healthcare What improvements in healthcare are causing people to live longer - ANSWER- Decreased infant/child mortality ra...

NURS 1015 Gerontological Fall 2022 Exam 1 + 2 + FINAL EXAM lectures/notes health promotion strategies -request non-child medicine cups -encourage use of 1 pharmacy. the pharmacist should have a list of all drugs taken - OTC, herbs, prescribed. An informed pharmacist can conduct a review of all drugs to ensure appropriate therapy. -primary prevention - aimed at optimizing health and wellness. focus is on education: optimal nutrition, exercise, vaccinations, injury prevention, hygiene + sanita...

TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING 10 TH EDITION WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS [ACTUAL EXAM 100% GRADED A+] Adult day services - ANS----centers that provide health and social services for a portion of the day to persons with moderate physical or mental disabilities and give respite to their caregivers Assited Living - ANS----residential care for persons who do not require nursing home level services but who cannot fulfill all personal care and/or health care needs independen...

Exam 1: PNR108 / PNR 108 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Gerontological Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Which fear is the MOST concerning to the majority of older adults? Answer: Loss of independence Question: Gerontophobia Answer: Fear of growing old Question: What is ageism? Answer: Feeling of not liking a person based on their old age Question: What are 2 sources of income for older adults? Answer: - Social Security - R...

Gerontological Nursing Exam 1 ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Who are the fastest growing segment of the population - ANSWER- Older adults In 2010 the 65+ population reached how big - ANSWER- 41.4 million (18% increase) Has grown steadily since the 1900s What fraction of people in the US are older adults - ANSWER- 1 in 8 people (12.6%) Reasons why people are living longer - ANSWER- Influx of immigrants bef...

Exam 1: PNR108 / PNR 108 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Gerontological Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: The theory that proposes that defects in ribonucleic acid (RNA) protein production cause a progressive decline in the function of all cells is the __________ theory. Answer: error Question: What is the largest part of the human brain? Answer: Cerebrum Question: Glaucoma is a disease characterized by ___ Answer: increased...

Exam 1: PNR108 / PNR 108 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Gerontological Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Blood cholesterol screening Answer: Every 4 to 6 years Question: Annual physical exams Answer: Vision Pneumococcal vaccine (after 65) Influenza (flu) Question: Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis vaccine Answer: Only needs to be given once in a lifetime. Question: TD booster Answer: Given every 10 years or after expos...

NURS 1015 Gerontological Fall 2022 Exam 1 + 2 + FINAL EXAM lectures/notes health promotion strategies -request non-child medicine cups -encourage use of 1 pharmacy. the pharmacist should have a list of all drugs taken - OTC, herbs, prescribed. An informed pharmacist can conduct a review of all drugs to ensure appropriate therapy. -primary prevention - aimed at optimizing health and wellness. focus is on education: optimal nutrition, exercise, vaccinations, injury prevention, hygiene + sanita...

NURS 1015 Gerontological Fall 2022 Exam 1 + 2 + FINAL EXAM lectures/notes health promotion strategies -request non-child medicine cups -encourage use of 1 pharmacy. the pharmacist should have a list of all drugs taken - OTC, herbs, prescribed. An informed pharmacist can conduct a review of all drugs to ensure appropriate therapy. -primary prevention - aimed at optimizing health and wellness. focus is on education: optimal nutrition, exercise, vaccinations, injury prevention, hygiene + sanita...

NURS 1015 Gerontological Fall 2022 Exam 1 + 2 + FINAL EXAM lectures/notes health promotion strategies -request non-child medicine cups -encourage use of 1 pharmacy. the pharmacist should have a list of all drugs taken - OTC, herbs, prescribed. An informed pharmacist can conduct a review of all drugs to ensure appropriate therapy. -primary prevention - aimed at optimizing health and wellness. focus is on education: optimal nutrition, exercise, vaccinations, injury prevention, hygiene + sanita...