Gero Exam 1. Course Title NURS 307 Type Test Prep
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Chapter 1 Terms: - Epidemiology - the study of health and disease - morbidity rate - statistical count of illnesses for a specific population. - mortality rate - statistical count of deaths for a ... specific population. - senescence - the progressive deterioration of body systems that can increase the risk of mortality as the individual gets older. - homeostenosis - narrowing of the zone of adaptation (Tabloski. p. 24) OR inability of the aging body to restore homeostasis after environmental challenges like infection or trauma Older people who have decreased organ reserve require a more supportive environment to maintain function because they are unable to adapt or respond to physiologic or psychologic stresses. Key Points: - Preserving function allows for healthier aging. - Gerontological nurses can be key in assisting Elders to attain increased quality of life. - There is a gender gap in life expectancy, generally women live ~6 year longer than men. o men: 75.7 women: 80.8 [Show More]
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