Entry-to-Practice Gerontological Care Competencies for Baccalaureate Programs in Nursing

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to the Entry-to-Practice Gerontological Care Competencies necessary for nursing education.

Ageism

The stereotyping and discrimination against individuals or groups because of their age.

End-of-life care

Supportive and compassionate care focused on comfort and quality of life for the dying older person and their family.

Advance care directives

Instructions given by a capable person about their wishes for health care and personal care in case they become incapable of giving consent.

Cisnormativity

The assumption that all people align with the gender identity matching the sex they were assigned at birth, often leading to negative perceptions of transgender individuals.

Palliative approach

An approach that improves the quality of life of individuals facing life-threatening illnesses by preventing and relieving suffering.

Family caregivers

Individuals who provide care and support to family members with health issues, requiring inclusion and support in health care services.

Polypharmacy

The use of multiple medications, often defined as taking more than five or ten, which may lead to drug interactions and complications.

Social determinants of health

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that significantly influence health outcomes.

Competency framework

A structured approach that outlines the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for practice in a specific field.

Gerontological nursing

A specialized area of nursing focused on the care of older adults and their families.