What This Document Is
This document is a comprehensive review document for NUR 202, Geriatric Nursing, compiled by Professor B in May 2021. It serves as a focused recap of key concepts and information likely to be covered on a final exam within this course. The material is presented in a condensed, point-form style, suitable for efficient review.
Why This Document Matters
This review is intended for students enrolled in Jersey College’s Geriatric Nursing course who are preparing for their final assessment. It’s most valuable during the final stages of course preparation, offering a consolidated overview of important topics. It exists to help students identify areas needing further study and reinforce their understanding of core geriatric nursing principles.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *review* – it assumes prior learning and does not provide foundational instruction on any topic. It is not a substitute for attending lectures, completing assigned readings, or engaging with course materials. It also doesn’t offer in-depth explanations or case studies.
What This Document Provides
The full review covers a wide range of geriatric nursing topics, including: legal and ethical considerations like conservatorship, guardianship, and durable power of attorney; medication management, specifically addressing Medicare Part D complexities; various care settings (acute, long-term, sub-acute); common geriatric syndromes like anemia; cardiovascular changes in aging; hypersensitivity reactions; infection control; urinary incontinence and chronic kidney disease (including lab value ranges and diagnostic tests); leading causes of death in the elderly; functional status assessment; nutritional and oral health risks; diabetic complications; fall prevention; gastrointestinal health (GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, cancers); coping with chronic illness; theories of aging; and approaches to wellness and long-term care.
This preview does *not* include detailed explanations of any of these topics, nor does it contain practice questions or case studies. It is a high-level overview of the document’s scope.