Nb316 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NB 316 / NB 316 Exam 2 Gerontology The nurse is beginning a new job in an area with a large African American population. Which of the following statements recognized by the nurse best captures a characteristic of African Americans? A) Older African Americans are more likely than other Americans to live alone. B) Female-headed households are common among African Americans. C) African Americans have a more positive subjective self-perception of health than do other Americans. D) Lifestyle and...

NB 316 / NB 316 Exam 3 Gerontology The nurse is explaining to a new colleague the similarities and differences between gerontology and geriatrics. Which of the following situations would most likely be addressed by a geriatrician rather than a gerontologist? A) Teaching older adults techniques to identify and deal with age-related changes B) Organizing and leading exercise classes to facilitate mobility C) Identifying and treating a patient's vascular dementia D) Rearranging an older adul...