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Module 4 Exam Complete Questions AndResponses (2024)
Health Status of older adults CORRECT ANSWERS •Growth in number and proportion
of older adults living in the United States; projected to reach almost 20% of population
by 2030
•Increased demands on public health system, medical and social services, and health
care delivery
•Chronic disease contributing to disability, diminished quality of life, and increased
health care costs
-Arthritis: top disability in 65 and older
•Globally
-Number of adults over age 65 expected to reach 1.4 billion by 2050
-Those over age 80 years growing faster than any other group
•Nationally
•Increased life expectancy (females > males)
•Older adults healthier than ever before
-Hearty elderly
-Young-old (65 to 75 years)
-Old-old (75 to 85 years)
-Oldest old (85 to 100 years); approximately 40%
-Elite-old (centenarians)
-Hearty elderly(healthy, no significant health history)
-Frail elderly (over age 85 years and need assistance with ADLs)
Ageism and Myths CORRECT ANSWERS •Ageism - negative stereotypes associated
with aging
1.Myth of Senility
-as adults age memory decreases
2.Myth of the Rocking Chair
-as adults age they become inactive and withdrawn
3.Myth of Homogeneity
-implies as people age everyone become alike and loses their individual differences and
personality
4.Myth of Inability
-people are set in their ways and unable to learn new things
Ageism: Common Misconceptions about Older Adults CORRECT ANSWERS •Inability
to live independently
•Chronologic age as a determinant of oldness
•Most with diminished intellectual capacity or senility
•All content and serene
,•Inability to be productive
•Resistant to change
•No social security on retirement
•Is the following statement true or false?
•Males have a greater life expectancy than females do. CORRECT ANSWERS •False
•Rationale: Life expectancy has increased with females having a longer life expectancy
than males.
Characteristics of Healthy Older Adults CORRECT ANSWERS •Lifetime of healthy
habits
•Strong social support system
•Positive emotional outlook
•Affected by personality traits, life experiences, current physical health, and current
societal supports
•Is the following statement true or false?
•A healthy older adult has a positive emotional outlook. CORRECT ANSWERS •True
•Rationale: A healthy older adult is characterized by a lifetime of healthy habits, a strong
social support system, and a positive emotional outlook.
Diseases and Conditions of the Aging Population CORRECT ANSWERS -Alzheimer's -
most common cause of dementia, 6th leading cause of death can't be prevented or
cured, destroys brain cells and causes memory loss
-Arthritis - rheumatoid autoimmune causes inflammation and deformity, osteoarthritis
cartilage cells deteriorate and thin and bone is exposed damaging to joints.
-Cancer - most common are breast, prostate, lung and colorectal
-CV (includes HTN) - increases with age. Damaging to other organs
-Depression - sometimes biological , societal changes, multiples losses - retirement,
health changes, death of significant others diabetes, meds, painkillers can lead to
depression combat with community groups, day centers, senior centres, religious
organizations
-Osteoporosis - bones because porous and more brital - increased risk for fracture
Levels of Prevention with older population CORRECT ANSWERS Primary
•Good Nutrition
•Good dental care
•Immunizations
•Exercise
•Sleep
•Safety-fall hazards
, -Health education; follow-through of sound personal health practices; recommended
routine screenings and appropriate immunizations (see Display 24.2)
Nutrition, oral health, exercise, and safety needs
Economic security needs
Psychosocial needs: coping with multiple losses, maintaining independence, social
interaction, companionship, and purpose
Spirituality, advance directives, hospice, palliative care, and preparing for death
Secondary
•Screening (diabetes, heart disease, cancer)
•Reflect on past success and organize free time into satisfying activities.
-Education on preventive measures and positive health behaviors
Tertiary
•Rehabilitation
•Follow-up and assistance after disease has occurred
-Follow-up and rehabilitation
Health issues: Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, cancer, depression, diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis
Primary Prevention: vaccines CORRECT ANSWERS Shingles - herpes zoster; 2 doses
given 2-6 months apart
•Caused by varicella zoster virus
•One sided rash - very painful
•Recommended for adults age 60 and over
Flu Vaccine
•Given Annually
•Recommended for all adults
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (Pneumovax 23)
•Prevents infections caused by streptococcus pneumonia bacteria
•Given to adults 65 and older
*Protects against pneumococcial pneumonia
CDC recommends pneumococcal conjugate vaccination for:
All babies and children younger than 2 years old
All adults 65 years or older
People 2 through 64 years old with certain medical conditions
CDC recommends pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccination for:
All adults 65 years or older
People 2 through 64 years old with certain medical conditions
Adults 19 through 64 years old who smoke cigarettes
Successful Aging Strategies: Table 24-1 pg. 877 CORRECT ANSWERS •Exercise:4-5
times a week vigorous or alternatives like yoga, water aerobics
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