NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Express Way, Jabi, Abuja, FCT
Faculty of Health Sciences
January, 2018
Programme: Bachelor of Nursing Science
Course Code: NSS511
Course Credit Unit: 3
Course Title – Gerontological Nursing
Time Allowed: 2 hours
Total Score: 70 marks
Instruction: Answer question All questions
1a. Many academic disciplines have given many definitions to ageing.
i. Give the Biological, Functional,Psychological and Sociological definitions of aging
4marks
ii. Discuss 2 types of Biological and Sociological theories of Ageing 8 marks
1b. Infection Control in the Home Care of the Elderly is a critical issue considering the reduction in the immune level.
Enumerate eight of theuniversal precautions recommendations thatcan prevent the spread of droplet, direct or indirect contact and true air-borne transmission of infectious diseases among the elderly. 8 marks
2a. Discuss the typical characteristics of the elderly that must be explained to the family members 5 marks
2b. Describe the roles of the Nurse in:
i. The Institutional Care of the Elderly 10 marks
ii. The Home Care of the Elderly 5 marks
iii. The Rehabilitation of the Elderly 5 marks
3a. Write short note on these commonest diseases of the musculoskeletal system in the elderly:
(i) Osteoporosis
(ii)Degenerative joint disease 4 marks each
3b. Briefly discuss five Special Considerations in Drug Administration in the Elderly 10 marks
3c. Enumerate general guidelines that will help to ensure that elderly adults receive the maximum therapeutic benefit and avoid adverse reactions, accidental overdose, and harmful changes in effectiveness 7 marks
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