Ageism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit 1. Thriving in Old Age 1.What Does it Mean to Age Successfully? 2.Mid-range Theory of Successful Aging 3.Understanding Older Adults: US and Global Perspectives 4.Opportunities and Challenges of Growing Old 5.An Evidence-Based Team Approach to Optimal Wellness 6.Engaging Older Adults as Partners in Their Care Unit 2. Optimizing Physical Health & Functioning 7.Health Priorities for the Older Adult 8.Challenges to Physical Health 9.Assessing the Older Adult: What's...

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...

Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older adult because: a. disability was viewed as unavoidable. b. complications from disease increased mortality. c. older adults needs are similar to those of all adults. d. preventive health care practices increased longevity. ANS: D Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people live longer. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: ...

NURSING FOR WELLNESS IN OLDER ADULTS MILLER 9TH EDITION TEST BANK VERIFIED AND COMPLETE 1.In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these standards to: 2.The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis views the priority criterion for continued independence to be the patients: 3.When attempting to minimize the effect of ageism on the practice of nursing older adults,...

Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach 6th Edition Test Bank Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach 6th Edition Test Bank 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 pra...

1. Dismissing an older person's account of their physical aches and pains by saying "What do you expect for someone your age?" is a form of a. ageism. b. gerontology. c. life-span perspective. d. age effects. ANSWER: a REFERENCES: Perspectives on Adult Development and Aging LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ADaA.CAVA.15.01.01 - What is gerontology? How does ageism relate to stereotypes in aging? KEYWORDS: Applied 2. The cohort of individuals born between the years 1946 and 1964 are, on average, ...

The fastest growing age group is A. 65-74 - young old B. 75-84 - middle old C. 85-99 - old old D. 100 years of age or older - elite old correct answersC- 85 to 99 years of age, considered the old old, or the frail old Myths and misconceptions about aging lead to misconceptions that can result in errors in the assessment. What is the term for this negative attitude? A. Bias B. Ageism C. Discrimination D. Prejudice correct answersB - Ageism Ageism is characterized by A. Denia...

Test Bank - Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition (Meiner, 2019), Chapter 1- 29 | All Chapters Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 5th Edition 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 practice. c. eleva...

Chapter 01: Trends and Issues Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s? a. Disability was viewed as unavoidable. b. Complications from disease increased mortality. c. Older adults’ needs are similar to those of all adults. d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity. ANS: D Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness ...

Test Bank Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition by Theris A. Touhy, and Kathleen F Jet Chapter 1-28. An older adult who is a traditional Chinese man has a blood pressure of 80/54 mm Hg and refuses to remain in the bed. Which intervention should the nurse use to promote and maintain his health? a. Have the health care provider speak to him. b. Use principles of the holistic health system. c. Ask about his perceptions and treatment ideas. Ebersole and Hess'...