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Chapter 1 (E1) Flashcards

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Who conducted an extensive review of historical materials related to gerontologic nursing between 1900-1940. Founded 23 writings.

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Burnside (1988)

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In 1925, an anonymous American journal of nursing editorial is thought to be one of the earliest calls for a nursing specialty in older adult care. What is it called?

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Care of the Aged (1925)

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Concerned with the assessment of nursing needs of older people, planning and implementing nursing care to meet those needs, and evaluating the effectiveness of such care. This is called?

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Geriatric nursing

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Branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and problems of old age.
Greek geras meaning “old age”

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Geriatrics

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Scientific study of the process of aging and the problems of older adults.
Greek geron meaning “old man”

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Gerontology

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Developed by Gunter and Estes (1979)
The art and practice of nurturing, caring, and comforting.

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Gerontic Nursing

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Non profit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 or older.
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all Americans as they age.

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American Association of Retired Persons
(AARP)

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Why do women live longer than men?

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Reduced maternal mortality
Decreased death from accidents
Increased death rates in men from chronic diseases

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What plays a role in female longevity?

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The protective effects of estrogen

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Capacity to carry out the basic self care activities that ensure overall health and well-being is called what?

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Functional ability

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The Medicare insurance program is for what persons?

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People older than 65
Younger than 65 with certain disabilities
Any age at end of stage renal disease

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What is part A of Medicare?

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Hospital insurance

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What is part B of Medicare?

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Medical insurance

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What is part C of Medicare?

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Medicare advantage plans

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What is part D of Medicare?

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Medicare prescription drug coverage

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What improved the cost of prescription drugs more than 10.7 million Medicare benefits in 2010?

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The affordable care act (ACA)

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What are common conditions in older adults?

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Stroke
Hip fracture
CHF
Infections

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What is a demonstration project that provides primary care teams to deliver care to high risk patients at home?

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The Independence at Home Act

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A term coined by Butler in 1969
Process of systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they are old?

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Ageism

20
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What plays an important role in meeting the Future of Nursing recommendations?

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Nursing research
Evidence based practice

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