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ch 1 - aging
What is social aging defined by 1,
What is biological aging defined ...,
What is chronological aging defin...
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ch 2 - gerontological nursing (past, present, future)
What of rns and aprns are certifi...,
What year did geriatrics become a...,
What of med surg pts and icu pts ...
10
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ch 3 - theories of aging
2 categories of theories of aging 1,
A complex genetically regulated i...,
Biological theory those who live ...
23
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ch 4 - cross cultural caring and aging
Learned values beliefs expectatio...,
Cultural beliefs passed down from...,
A process where persons from one ...
25
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ch 5 - cognition and learning
The process of acquiring storing ...,
Components of cognitive function 2,
Factors that can impact cognition 3
20
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ch 6 - communicating with older adults
Stereotyping and discriminating a...,
A form of ageism where speech pat...,
3 important communication strateg...
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ch 7 - health assessment
Special considerations for older ...,
What is included in a health hist...,
Factors that may affect the colle...
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ch 8 - lab diagnostics and geriatrics
What can elevations in hct hg ind...,
What factors may affect hematolog...,
Normal rbc range 3
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ch 9 - pharmacokinetics
Study of the movement 1,
Meds that bind strongly to plasma...,
The process wherein a 3
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ch 10 - use of dietary supplements (focus on herbals)
What meds herbal supplements shou...,
Adverse reactions to echinacea 6 2,
Who should not take echinacea 4 3
28
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ch 11 - vision
Common extraocular changes in old...,
Common ocular changes in adults 5 2,
Common intraocular changes in adu...
28
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ch 12 - hearing
What gender is more likely to be ...,
Consequences of hearing impairmen...,
2 types of hearing loss 3
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ch 13 - skin care
Functions of the skin 7 1,
Skin changes related to aging epi...,
Skin changes related to aging der...
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ch 14 - nutrition
Examples of preventable diet rela...,
Age related changes affecting nut...,
Age related changes affecting nut...
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ch 15 - hydration and oral care
Recommended amount water intake p...,
Why is water important in the bod...,
Age related changes affecting hyd...
24
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ch 16 - elimination
What urinary problems should neve...,
What electrolyte imbalance is mor...,
Tips to promote a healthy bladder...
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ch 17 - sleep
Aging related changes to sleep 1,
Most common sleep disorder worldw...,
Risk factors for sleep disturbanc...
20
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ch 18 - physical activity and exercise
Physical inactivity is a leading ...,
Exercise guidelines for older adu...,
When should pt stop exercising 3
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ch 19 - falls and fall risk reduction
What poor outcomes is impaired mo...,
All falls in nursing homes must b...,
What hip fractures are caused by ...
38
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ch 20 - safety and security
Temps above what degree farenheit...,
What is considered a fever for an...,
Tips for preventing hyperthermia 3
19
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ch 21 - living well with chronic illness
Most common chronic diseases 1,
Major global lifestyle risk 2,
9 stages of trajectory model of c...
14
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ch 22 - cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health and wellness
Which is serious systolic heart m...,
First sign of cardiovascular dise...,
Unmodifiable risk factors for cvd...
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ch 23 - neurodegenerative disorders
New phrase to use instead of deme...,
Risk factors for parkinsons 5 2,
2 symptoms that first appear in p...
18
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ch 24 - endocrine and immune disorders
Classic signs dm t2 compared to a...,
Complications dm 2,
Functional disability associated ...
18
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ch 25 - respiratory health and illness
Gold standard diagnosis for copd 1,
People most likely to develop copd 2,
Subtype of copd gradual damage to...
13
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ch 26 - common musculoskeletal concerns
Age related musculoskeletal chang...,
What group is at highest risk for...,
Major rf osteoporosis 3
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ch 27 - pain and comfort
What races might be more stoic no...,
What races might be more emotive ...,
Pain cues in pts with difficulty ...
11
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ch 28 - mental health
Most prevalent mental health prob...,
What criteria does it take for a ...,
Assessment tools for mental healt...
38
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ch 29 - care of individuals with neurocognitive disorders
3 ds of cognitive impairment 1,
Onset delirium depression dementia 2,
Psychomotor activity delirium dep...
17
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ch 30 - economics and healthcare later in life
Purpose of social security 1,
Purpose of supplemental security ...,
Purpose of medicare 3
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ch 31 - common legal and ethical issues
Conditions circumstances that res...,
Examples of representatives for a...,
Legal rep legally appointed to ac...
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ch 32 - long term care
A variety of services including m...,
Primary payer for ltc services 2,
When would medicare pay for ltc 3
16
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ch 33 - intimacy and sexuality
Zone of touch least sensitive or ...,
Zone of touch must ask permission...,
Zone of touch highly sexually cha...
32
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ch 34 - relationships, roles and transitions
What puts older adults at increas...,
Common widower reactions 2,
Five stages of widowhood 3
16
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ch 35 - loss, death and palliative care
Grief model can be used to improv...,
Response to a real or perceived l...,
Somatic functional and emotional ...
32
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ch 36 - self-actualization, spirituality and transcendence
Developmental phase 1,
Developmental phase 2,
Developmental phase 3
14
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