Gerontology Section 2 Review

The major institution involved in most older American's retirement income is

This ethical principle emphasizes truthfulness and a nurses refusal to lie

An emphasis on one's personal interests characterizes

Which terminology best describes health promotion and wellness among older adults?

Gerontological nurse roles: Teaching/helping a patient exert their rights exemplifies the role of

A process which published research studies on a topic are analyzed and their results complied.

Allows competent individuals to appoint someone to make decisions on their behalf if they become incompetent

Suspected elder abuse should be reported to

Which type of writing is defined as recording current events and thoughts

The term doctrine of respondent superior means

The primary role of the gerontological nurse

In the holistic model nurses should help strengthen a clients

Best practices built on the expertise of nurses

Gerontological nurses have many roles. Developing assessment techniques exemplifies the role of

Failure to conform to the standard of care, commission of an improper act

A way to respresent nurses according to the "Code of Ethics for Nurses" is by

Tracking progress (an additional health need for older adults) of the older adult is defined as

Attempts to bring out the best in your patient could be defined as

The focus of hospice care

A cost containment effort to help with staffing and provide quality care

Type of law that governs relationships between private parties and government

Respecting a patient's freedom to make their own decisions defines the ethical principle of

What is the most challenging aspect of gerontological nursing?

The norm for what a reasonable individual in a similar circumstance would do

A benefit to patients of nurses specializing in gerontological care

Gerontological nurses have many roles. Teaching staff or the patient exemplifies the role of

Best source of standards for nurses

In the holistic model, integration of body mind and spirit or the sense of wholeness defines

Preventing harm to patients defines the ethical principle of

Emphasis on specific truths to guide your actions