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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...

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...

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

ERIATRICS CHAPTER 1-5 AND 8 (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) EXAM Individuals who are 100 to 109 years of age are known as - CORRECT ANSWERcentenarians Factors that influence the aging experience include (SATA) A) retirement B) grandchildren C) chronic illness D) lack of medical care E) quality of life - CORRECT ANSWER-A, B, C, D, E You know your client has reached a state of wellness when (SATA) A) as a 91-year-old, he still enjoys going out to dinner and dancing. B) he bowls every week ...

BASIC GERIATRICS UNITS 1,2,3 LATEST EXAM(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) A+ GRADED international_____ occurs whinny person deliberately plans to mistreat or harm another person. - CORRECT ANSWER-ABUSE The group responsible for the rapid growth in the older adult population is the group known as the _______. - CORRECT ANSWER-BABY BOOMERS Population size, distribution, and vital statistics would be included in the statistical study of human populations known as_____. - CORRECT ANSWER-DEMOGRAPH...

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

BASIC NURSING FINALS Long-Term Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Care given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour skilled care. Assisted Living - CORRECT ANSWER-Residences for people who do not need skilled, 24-hour care, but do require some help with daily care. People that live in Assisted Living Facilities do not need 24 hour skilled care. Assisted Living is a more independent lifestyle in a home like environment, where as Long-Term Care the residents need a high level of c...