Geriatrics nursing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TEST BANK FOR HAM’S PRIMARY CARE GERIATRICS: A CASE-BASED APPROACH 7TH EDITION BY RICHARD J. HAM :ISBN10; /ISBN-13; 978-0323721684 Chapter 1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these standards to: a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the acute care setting. b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing prac...

Chapter 01: Gerontological Nursing Across the Continuum of Care Touhy: Toward Healthy Aging, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When did serious and well-controlled research studies on aging first become available? a. Only in the past 60 years. b. Since the turn of the 20th century. c. Following the Great Depression. d. Since the year 2000. ANS: A Only in the past 60 years have serious and carefully controlled research studies flourished. Before that, anecdotal evidence was used to i...

Geriatrics Nursing Geriatrics HESI Course objectives Broad objective • The student will acquire knowledge, develop skills and attitudes in order to provide care for the elderly persons. Specific objectives 1. The student will be able to describe the role of the KRCHN with regard to health promotion in the care of the elderly. 2. The student will be able to assess elderly persons and diagnose deviations from normal 3. Review of growth and development 4. Review the ageing proces...

TEST BANK For Edmunds' Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider, 5th Edition by Constance G Visovsky 9780323661171 Chapters 1-73 Complete Guide. Table of Contents PART ONE: ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS FOR THE PRESCRIPTION OF MEDICATIONS Unit 1: Foundations of Prescriptive Practice 1. Prescriptive Authority and Role Implementation: Tradition vs. Change 2. Historical Review of Prescriptive Authority: The Role of Nurses (NPs, CNMs, CRNAs, and CNSs) and Physician Assistants Unit 2: Pharmacokinetics and Ph...

CHAPTER 3: BASIC GERIATRICS NURSING (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) Heredity, enviroment, health maintantence. 3 things that significantly affect the timing and magnitude of age related changes. Arthritis The leading cause of disability in the United States. Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, cerebrovascular disease, Alzheimer's, pneumonia According to the CDC, these are the leading causes of death in the United States (in order) Senile Lentigo Clusters of mel...

CHAPTER 3 OF BASIC GERIATRICS NURSING PRACTICE TEST EXAM LATEST Heredity, enviroment, health maintantence. 3 things that significantly affect the timing and magnitude of age related changes. Arthritis The leading cause of disability in the United States. Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, cerebrovascular disease, Alzheimer's, pneumonia According to the CDC, these are the leading causes of death in the United States (in order) Senile Lentigo Clusters of...

Midterm Exam: NR605/ NR 605 (NEW Update 2024/ 2025) Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan I Review |Weeks 1-4 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION Interprofessional Collaboration and Referrals Answer: -PMHNPs may receive client referrals from primary care providers to address mental health problems -refer clients to primary care providers for medical care -PMHNPs may collaborate with social workers to address clients' needs for soc...

Geriatrics Nursing Exam 1 - Questions and Answers Where does long term care take place? Long term care takes place in the home, assisted living nursing facility and hospice. What do older adult friendly communities do? Address basic needs, optimize health and wellness, maximize independence for the frail and disabled, and provide social and civic engagement. What are some interventions for the older adult who wishes to remain in their home? Adequate transportation, home modification, barrier fr...

Test Bank for Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider 4th Edition by Authors: Marilyn Edmunds and Maren Mayhew   Table of Contents PART ONE: ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS FOR THE PRESCRIPTION OF MEDICATIONS Unit 1: Foundations of Prescriptive Practice 1. Prescriptive Authority and Role Implementation: Tradition vs. Change 2. Historical Review of Prescriptive Authority: The Role of Nurses (NPs, CNMs, CRNAs, and CNSs) and Physician Assistants Unit 2: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 3. General Phar...