Gerontological Nurse Certification Review

Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Foreword
	Reference
Preface
Share Gerontological Nurse Certification Review: Second Edition
Chapter 1: Information for Taking the Certification Exam
	Certification Exam Format
	Detailed Test Content Outline
		Total Number of Questions
		Total Time
	Eligibility to Take the Exam
	Scheduling the Test
	What to Bring on the Day of the Exam
	Time of Arrival
	During the Exam
	Receiving Test Results
	Receiving Certificate and PIN
	Hints for Taking the Certification Exam
	References
Chapter 2: Question Dissection and Analysis
	Preparation Strategies
	Review Content of Frequent Conditions Experienced by Older Adults
	Strategies for Analyzing the Questions
		Clues to Memorizing Information
		Two Different Ideas in One Question
		Prioritizing
	Conclusions
Chapter 3: The Aging Population
	Demographics
	Categories of Aging
	Ageism and Myths Among Nurses and Other Health Care Staff
	Aging Theories
		Biological Theories
		Family Theory
		Motivational Theory
	Communication With Older Adults
	Teaching–Learning Theories and Principles
	Gerontological Nursing Today
	References
Chapter 4: Assessment
	History and Physical Exam Considerations
		Health History
		Physical Assessment
	Normal Aging Changes
		Cardiovascular System
		Peripheral Vascular System
		Respiratory System
		Integumentary System
		Gastrointestinal System
		Urinary System
		Sexual/Reproductive System
		Sensory System
		Neurologic System
		Immune System
	References
Chapter 5: Health Promotion
	Levels of Prevention
		Primary Prevention
		Secondary Prevention (Screening)
		Tertiary Prevention (Disease Management)
	Barriers to Health Promotion Among Older Adults
		Alcohol Use
		Smoking
		Nutrition and Hydration
	Health Promotion
		Exercise
		Sleep
	Adult Immunization
	Alternative and Complementary Health Care
	References
Chapter 6: Environments of Care
	Safety and Security Issues
		Falls
		Use of Restraints
		Relocation
		Transportation
		Maintaining Autonomy and Independence
	Community-Based Services and Resources
	Residential Facilities
		Skilled Nursing Facilities
		Assisted Living Facilities
		Continuing Care Retirement Communities
	Homeless Elders
	References
Chapter 7: Spirituality and Death and Dying
	Principles of Effective End-of-Life Care
		Physical Dimension
		Psychological Dimension
		Social Dimension
		Spiritual Dimension
	Advance Directives
	Hospice and Palliative Care
	Grieving
	Widowhood
	References
Chapter 8: Acute and Chronic Physical Illnesses
	Cardiac and Peripheral Vascular Problems
		Hypertension
		Congestive Heart Failure
		Angina and MI
		Peripheral Vascular Disease
	Respiratory Problems
		Pneumonia
		Influenza
		Tuberculosis
		Obstructive Airway Disease
	Gastrointestinal Problems
		Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
	Hematological Problems
		Anemia
	Genitourinary Problems
		Urinary Tract Infections
	Sexually Transmitted Diseases
	Cancer
		Prostate Cancer
		Breast Cancer
	Musculoskeletal Problems
		Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease
		Osteoporosis
	Metabolic and Endocrine Problems
		Diabetes Mellitus
	Immunologic Problems
		HIV/AIDS
	Neurologic Problems
		Parkinson’s Disease
		Cerebral Vascular Accident
	Pressure Ulcers
	Sensory Problems
		Common Eye Diseases
		Common Ear Disease: Presbycusis
	References
Chapter 9: Cognitive and Psychological Disorders
	Depression and Suicide
	Relationship of Depression and Suicidal Ideation
	Dementia
	Delirium
	References
Chapter 10: Medication
	Polypharmacy
	Beers Criteria
	Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
	Adverse Drug Reactions and Side Effects
	Compliance Issues
	Reference
Chapter 11: Special Issues
	Pain
	Sexuality
	Elder Neglect and Abuse
	References
Chapter 12: Organizational and Health Policy Issues
	Advocacy for Older Adults
	Health Care Delivery Systems
	Reimbursement
	Older Americans Act
	Medicare and Medigap
	Medicare Managed Care, Prospective Payment Systems, and Other Medicare Systems
	Medicaid
	Long-Term Care Insurance
	Veterans’ Benefits
	References
Chapter 13: Scope and Standards of Geriatric Nursing Practice
	Leadership and Management
	Quality Improvement
	Organizational Concepts
	Professional Development
	Legal and Ethical Issues
		Regulatory Guidelines
		Ethical Principles and Decision Making
		Research
		Evidence-Based Practice
	References
Chapter 14: Posttest
Posttest Answers and Rationales
Index