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20 Cards in this Set
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the study of aging and older adults
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Gerontology
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a nursing specialty which revolves around the care of older adults; involves advocating for the health of older persons at all levels of prevention
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Gerontological Nursing
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medical care of the elderly
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Geriatrics
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AKA Extended care; care provided to clients who require rehabilitation or custodial care
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Long term care
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Multilevel campuses that include independent living quarters, assisted living facilities, skill nursing facilities, and extended care facilities.
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Extended Care Facility
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for elders who require a higher level of nursing care because the acuity level of the client requires a greater nurse-to-client ratio
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Skilled Nursing Facility
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A philosophy of nursing, guiding care for clients where they live, work, and play.
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Community-based nursing
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Community-based nursing provides acute AND chronic car of individuals AND families.
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TRUE
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Client self-care is NOT an essential component of community-based nursing.
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FALSE
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Nursing homes ARE considered community-based settings.
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TRUE
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NURSING ROLES IN COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING:
Establishes plans of care & coordinates needed resources & services |
Case Manager
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NURSING ROLES IN COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING:
Works in a combined effort with related health care disciplines |
Collaborator
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NURSING ROLES IN COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING:
teaches individuals, families & groups to gain knowledge & skills for self-care |
Educator
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NURSING ROLES IN COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING:
Assists clients in identifying health problems & making choices |
Counselor
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NURSING ROLES IN COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING:
Supports the client & acts on the client's behalf |
Client Advocate
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NURSING ROLES IN COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING:
Seeks to implement new approaches; empowers clients; becomes instrumental in creating change |
Change Agent
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A program that trains individuals to respond to the needs and problems of nursing home residents; designed to improve overall care.
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Louisiana Ombudsman's Program
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Common problems of older adults:
AIVO |
Arthritis
Incontinence Vision & hearing Osteoporosis |
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Leading causes of death in older adults: CCH
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Cancer
CVA - cerebrovascular accident/stroke Heart disease |
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Refers to adjustments to certain physical, psycho-social changes that occur as individuals live and grow.
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Developmental Tasks (DTs)
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