The Study of the Social, Mental, and Physical Aspects of Aging

question 39

Multiple Choice

The study of the social, mental, and physical aspects of aging is called

• A)gerontology
• B)gerontologist
• C)geriatrics
• D)geriatrician
• E)geriontologist

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Definitions:

Acuity Record

A record or document that assesses and tracks the severity of illness or the intensity of care required by patients in a medical setting.

Flow Sheet

A document used in healthcare settings to record and track specific patient data over time, such as vital signs and treatment progress.

SOAPIE

A format used by healthcare professionals to document patient care; it stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan, Implementation, and Evaluation.

DAR

DAR stands for Data, Action, Response, a format often used in nursing notes to document patient interactions and care provided.