Gerontological nurse certification review / / Alison E. Kris |
Autore | Kris Alison E. |
Edizione | [Second edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (349 p.) |
Disciplina | 618.97/0231 |
Altri autori (Persone) | KazerMeredith Wallace |
Soggetto topico |
Geriatric nursing
Nurse practitioners |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
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 AdultsStrategies 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 AssessmentNormal 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 CareReferences; 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 CareGrieving; 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 |
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Kris Alison E.
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The gerontology nurse's guide to the community-based health network / / Brenda L. Howe ; acquisitions editor, Elizabeth Nieginski |
Autore | Howe Brenda L. |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (310 p.) |
Disciplina | 618.97/0231 |
Soggetto topico |
Geriatric nursing
Community health nursing Home care services |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 0-8261-2702-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Share The Gerontology Nurse's Guide to the Community-Based Health Network; Part I: Growing Old in the United States; Chapter 1: Psychosocial-Cultural Health; Smaller World, Increasing Life Span; Nonmedical Caregivers; Psychosocial Impact; Growing Old is Not for the Faint of Heart-Nor is Being a Caregiver; Home to Community; Mental Health and Caregiving; Nursing Shortage; Summary; Resources; References; Chapter 2: Health Care Delivery: Cultural Considerations; Minority Growth
National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services StandardsInterpreter Validation; Health Care Conflict; Psychosocial Barriers to Successful Health Care Delivery; Racism; Health Care Access; Ethical Responsibilities; Summary; Resources; References; Chapter 3: Health Care Delivery: Cultural Domains; Cultural Domain; Health and Illness in the Hispanic Population; Health and Illness in the Native American Population; Summary; Resources; References; Part II: Physical and Psychological Changes of Aging; Chapter 4: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging and Physical Changes; Theories on Aging Psychosocial TheoriesSummary; Resources; References; Chapter 5: How to Deal With Compromised Independence; Physical and Mental Changes of Aging; Physical Changes Associated With Aging; Musculoskeletal Changes; Foot Health; Memory Loss and Aging; Alzheimer's Disease; Summary; Resources; References; Appendix; Part III: The Community-Based Health Network; Chapter 6: Home-Style Adult Safety and Socialization Options; The Significance of Home-Style Options; Home Safety Inspection; In-Home Caregiver Options; Day Care; Group Homes; Staff and Training; Summary; Resources; References Chapter 7: Home Health ServicesHome Care in the United States; Current Home Care Organizations; What Does Medicare-Approved Home Health Provide?; Regulatory Agencies; Qualifications for Home Health Service; Services Provided by Home Health Team Members; Outcome and Assessment Information Set; Job Descriptions; Summary; Resource; References; Appendix; Home Health Patient Tracking Sheet; Outcome and Assessment Information Set; Clinical Record Items; Patient History and Diagnoses; Living Arrangements; Sensory Status; Integumentary Status; Respiratory Status; Cardiac Status; Elimination Status Neuro/Emotional/Behavioral StatusADL/IADL; Medications; Care Management; Therapy Need and Plan of Care; Emergent Care; Data Items Collected at Inpatient Facility Admission or Agency Discharge Only; Chapter 8: Skilled Nurse Competency Requirements for Home Health Services; Expect the Unexpected; RN Expectations for All Nurse Roles; Summary; Resources; References; Chapter 9: Hospice and Palliative Care Services; End-of-Life Care; The Start of Hospice; Who is Eligible for Medicare Hospice Benefits?; What is Hospice Care?; The IDT; How is Hospice Service Initiated?; What to Expect on Hospice? Funding and Financial Issues |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910463797103321 |
Howe Brenda L.
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The gerontology nurse's guide to the community-based health network / / Brenda L. Howe ; acquisitions editor, Elizabeth Nieginski |
Autore | Howe Brenda L. |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (310 p.) |
Disciplina | 618.97/0231 |
Soggetto topico |
Geriatric nursing
Community health nursing Home care services |
ISBN | 0-8261-2702-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Share The Gerontology Nurse's Guide to the Community-Based Health Network; Part I: Growing Old in the United States; Chapter 1: Psychosocial-Cultural Health; Smaller World, Increasing Life Span; Nonmedical Caregivers; Psychosocial Impact; Growing Old is Not for the Faint of Heart-Nor is Being a Caregiver; Home to Community; Mental Health and Caregiving; Nursing Shortage; Summary; Resources; References; Chapter 2: Health Care Delivery: Cultural Considerations; Minority Growth
National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services StandardsInterpreter Validation; Health Care Conflict; Psychosocial Barriers to Successful Health Care Delivery; Racism; Health Care Access; Ethical Responsibilities; Summary; Resources; References; Chapter 3: Health Care Delivery: Cultural Domains; Cultural Domain; Health and Illness in the Hispanic Population; Health and Illness in the Native American Population; Summary; Resources; References; Part II: Physical and Psychological Changes of Aging; Chapter 4: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging and Physical Changes; Theories on Aging Psychosocial TheoriesSummary; Resources; References; Chapter 5: How to Deal With Compromised Independence; Physical and Mental Changes of Aging; Physical Changes Associated With Aging; Musculoskeletal Changes; Foot Health; Memory Loss and Aging; Alzheimer's Disease; Summary; Resources; References; Appendix; Part III: The Community-Based Health Network; Chapter 6: Home-Style Adult Safety and Socialization Options; The Significance of Home-Style Options; Home Safety Inspection; In-Home Caregiver Options; Day Care; Group Homes; Staff and Training; Summary; Resources; References Chapter 7: Home Health ServicesHome Care in the United States; Current Home Care Organizations; What Does Medicare-Approved Home Health Provide?; Regulatory Agencies; Qualifications for Home Health Service; Services Provided by Home Health Team Members; Outcome and Assessment Information Set; Job Descriptions; Summary; Resource; References; Appendix; Home Health Patient Tracking Sheet; Outcome and Assessment Information Set; Clinical Record Items; Patient History and Diagnoses; Living Arrangements; Sensory Status; Integumentary Status; Respiratory Status; Cardiac Status; Elimination Status Neuro/Emotional/Behavioral StatusADL/IADL; Medications; Care Management; Therapy Need and Plan of Care; Emergent Care; Data Items Collected at Inpatient Facility Admission or Agency Discharge Only; Chapter 8: Skilled Nurse Competency Requirements for Home Health Services; Expect the Unexpected; RN Expectations for All Nurse Roles; Summary; Resources; References; Chapter 9: Hospice and Palliative Care Services; End-of-Life Care; The Start of Hospice; Who is Eligible for Medicare Hospice Benefits?; What is Hospice Care?; The IDT; How is Hospice Service Initiated?; What to Expect on Hospice? Funding and Financial Issues |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910788070403321 |
Howe Brenda L.
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New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015 | ||
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The gerontology nurse's guide to the community-based health network / / Brenda L. Howe ; acquisitions editor, Elizabeth Nieginski |
Autore | Howe Brenda L. |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (310 p.) |
Disciplina | 618.97/0231 |
Soggetto topico |
Geriatric nursing
Community health nursing Home care services |
ISBN | 0-8261-2702-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Share The Gerontology Nurse's Guide to the Community-Based Health Network; Part I: Growing Old in the United States; Chapter 1: Psychosocial-Cultural Health; Smaller World, Increasing Life Span; Nonmedical Caregivers; Psychosocial Impact; Growing Old is Not for the Faint of Heart-Nor is Being a Caregiver; Home to Community; Mental Health and Caregiving; Nursing Shortage; Summary; Resources; References; Chapter 2: Health Care Delivery: Cultural Considerations; Minority Growth
National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services StandardsInterpreter Validation; Health Care Conflict; Psychosocial Barriers to Successful Health Care Delivery; Racism; Health Care Access; Ethical Responsibilities; Summary; Resources; References; Chapter 3: Health Care Delivery: Cultural Domains; Cultural Domain; Health and Illness in the Hispanic Population; Health and Illness in the Native American Population; Summary; Resources; References; Part II: Physical and Psychological Changes of Aging; Chapter 4: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging and Physical Changes; Theories on Aging Psychosocial TheoriesSummary; Resources; References; Chapter 5: How to Deal With Compromised Independence; Physical and Mental Changes of Aging; Physical Changes Associated With Aging; Musculoskeletal Changes; Foot Health; Memory Loss and Aging; Alzheimer's Disease; Summary; Resources; References; Appendix; Part III: The Community-Based Health Network; Chapter 6: Home-Style Adult Safety and Socialization Options; The Significance of Home-Style Options; Home Safety Inspection; In-Home Caregiver Options; Day Care; Group Homes; Staff and Training; Summary; Resources; References Chapter 7: Home Health ServicesHome Care in the United States; Current Home Care Organizations; What Does Medicare-Approved Home Health Provide?; Regulatory Agencies; Qualifications for Home Health Service; Services Provided by Home Health Team Members; Outcome and Assessment Information Set; Job Descriptions; Summary; Resource; References; Appendix; Home Health Patient Tracking Sheet; Outcome and Assessment Information Set; Clinical Record Items; Patient History and Diagnoses; Living Arrangements; Sensory Status; Integumentary Status; Respiratory Status; Cardiac Status; Elimination Status Neuro/Emotional/Behavioral StatusADL/IADL; Medications; Care Management; Therapy Need and Plan of Care; Emergent Care; Data Items Collected at Inpatient Facility Admission or Agency Discharge Only; Chapter 8: Skilled Nurse Competency Requirements for Home Health Services; Expect the Unexpected; RN Expectations for All Nurse Roles; Summary; Resources; References; Chapter 9: Hospice and Palliative Care Services; End-of-Life Care; The Start of Hospice; Who is Eligible for Medicare Hospice Benefits?; What is Hospice Care?; The IDT; How is Hospice Service Initiated?; What to Expect on Hospice? Funding and Financial Issues |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910824505503321 |
Howe Brenda L.
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Gerontology nursing case studies : 100+ narratives for learning / / Donna J. Bowles, MSN, EdD, RN, CNE |
Autore | Bowles Donna |
Edizione | [Second edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xvii, 272 pages) : illustrations, tables |
Disciplina | 618.97/0231 |
Soggetto topico |
Geriatric nursing
Older people - Medical care |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Political, Ethical, and Legal Issues of Older Adults -- Loss and End-of-Life Issues -- istreatment of Older Adults -- Depression, Addiction, and Suicide -- Assessment and Management of Individual Issues -- Sexuality -- The Aging Sensory System -- Integumentary Disorders and Infectious Diseases of the Elderly -- The Aging Musculoskeletal System -- The Aging Neurologic System -- The Aging Cardiovascular System -- The Aging Pulmonary System -- The Aging Endocrine System -- The Aging Genitourinary System -- Nutrition and the Aging Gastrointestinal System -- Cancer in the Older Adult -- Cognitive Impairment in the Older Adult -- Cultural Diversity -- Pain Management in the Older Adult -- Sleep Disturbances in the Older Adult -- Aging Issues Affecting the Family |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910463409603321 |
Bowles Donna
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Gerontology nursing case studies : 100+ narratives for learning / / Donna J. Bowles, MSN, EdD, RN, CNE |
Autore | Bowles Donna |
Edizione | [Second edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xvii, 272 pages) : illustrations, tables |
Disciplina | 618.97/0231 |
Soggetto topico |
Geriatric nursing
Older people - Medical care |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Political, Ethical, and Legal Issues of Older Adults -- Loss and End-of-Life Issues -- istreatment of Older Adults -- Depression, Addiction, and Suicide -- Assessment and Management of Individual Issues -- Sexuality -- The Aging Sensory System -- Integumentary Disorders and Infectious Diseases of the Elderly -- The Aging Musculoskeletal System -- The Aging Neurologic System -- The Aging Cardiovascular System -- The Aging Pulmonary System -- The Aging Endocrine System -- The Aging Genitourinary System -- Nutrition and the Aging Gastrointestinal System -- Cancer in the Older Adult -- Cognitive Impairment in the Older Adult -- Cultural Diversity -- Pain Management in the Older Adult -- Sleep Disturbances in the Older Adult -- Aging Issues Affecting the Family |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910788299103321 |
Bowles Donna
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New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015 | ||
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Gerontology nursing case studies : 100+ narratives for learning / / Donna J. Bowles, MSN, EdD, RN, CNE |
Autore | Bowles Donna |
Edizione | [Second edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xvii, 272 pages) : illustrations, tables |
Disciplina | 618.97/0231 |
Soggetto topico |
Geriatric nursing
Older people - Medical care |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Political, Ethical, and Legal Issues of Older Adults -- Loss and End-of-Life Issues -- istreatment of Older Adults -- Depression, Addiction, and Suicide -- Assessment and Management of Individual Issues -- Sexuality -- The Aging Sensory System -- Integumentary Disorders and Infectious Diseases of the Elderly -- The Aging Musculoskeletal System -- The Aging Neurologic System -- The Aging Cardiovascular System -- The Aging Pulmonary System -- The Aging Endocrine System -- The Aging Genitourinary System -- Nutrition and the Aging Gastrointestinal System -- Cancer in the Older Adult -- Cognitive Impairment in the Older Adult -- Cultural Diversity -- Pain Management in the Older Adult -- Sleep Disturbances in the Older Adult -- Aging Issues Affecting the Family |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910821809803321 |
Bowles Donna
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Gerontology nursing case studies [[electronic resource] ] : 100 narratives for learning / / Donna J. Bowles |
Autore | Bowles Donna |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2011 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (249 p.) |
Disciplina | 618.97/0231 |
Soggetto topico | Geriatric nursing |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-283-13713-5
0-8261-0834-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Political, ethical, and legal issues of older adults -- Loss and end-of-life issues -- Mistreatment of older adults -- Depression, addiction, and suicide -- Individual and family dynamics -- The aging sensory system -- Integumentary disorders and infectious disease of the elderly -- The aging musculoskeletal system -- The aging neurological system -- The aging cardiovascular system -- The aging pulmonary system -- The aging endocrine system -- The aging genitourinary system -- Nutrition and the aging gastrointestinal system -- Cancer in the older adult -- Cognitive impairment in the older adult -- Cultural diversity -- Pain management in the older adult -- Sleep disturbances in the older adult. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910456813803321 |
Bowles Donna
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New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2011 | ||
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Gerontology nursing case studies [[electronic resource] ] : 100 narratives for learning / / Donna J. Bowles |
Autore | Bowles Donna |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2011 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (249 p.) |
Disciplina | 618.97/0231 |
Soggetto topico | Geriatric nursing |
ISBN |
1-283-13713-5
0-8261-0834-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Political, ethical, and legal issues of older adults -- Loss and end-of-life issues -- Mistreatment of older adults -- Depression, addiction, and suicide -- Individual and family dynamics -- The aging sensory system -- Integumentary disorders and infectious disease of the elderly -- The aging musculoskeletal system -- The aging neurological system -- The aging cardiovascular system -- The aging pulmonary system -- The aging endocrine system -- The aging genitourinary system -- Nutrition and the aging gastrointestinal system -- Cancer in the older adult -- Cognitive impairment in the older adult -- Cultural diversity -- Pain management in the older adult -- Sleep disturbances in the older adult. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910781490203321 |
Bowles Donna
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Gerontology nursing case studies : 100 narratives for learning / / Donna J. Bowles |
Autore | Bowles Donna |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2011 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (249 p.) |
Disciplina |
618.97/0231
618.970231 |
Soggetto topico | Geriatric nursing |
ISBN |
1-283-13713-5
0-8261-0834-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Political, ethical, and legal issues of older adults -- Loss and end-of-life issues -- Mistreatment of older adults -- Depression, addiction, and suicide -- Individual and family dynamics -- The aging sensory system -- Integumentary disorders and infectious disease of the elderly -- The aging musculoskeletal system -- The aging neurological system -- The aging cardiovascular system -- The aging pulmonary system -- The aging endocrine system -- The aging genitourinary system -- Nutrition and the aging gastrointestinal system -- Cancer in the older adult -- Cognitive impairment in the older adult -- Cultural diversity -- Pain management in the older adult -- Sleep disturbances in the older adult. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910816942903321 |
Bowles Donna
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