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WGU D399 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (WGU. BLUE HIGHLIGHT- EYES (BLUE EYES), YELLOW HIGHLIGHT- EAR) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SOLVED 100% CORRECT!! $13.99   Add to cart

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Tinnitus Answer - significant/sudden hearing loss. ringing, clicking, or buzzing
in the ears


Is it normal for older adults to look up close, see colors clearly, and read with
low light, which diminishes with age? Answer - Yes


Is macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy normal parts of
aging? Answer - No


Recommended screenings for older adults Answer - vision, hearing, bone
density, cancer, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose.


ateriosclerosis Answer - hardening of the arteries


Polypharmacy Answer - the use of multiple medications


Are Dementia and Alzheimer's disease a normal part of the aging process?
Answer - No

, *there maybe some memory loss like forgetting where one placed their keys


Mental health screening recommendations Answer - depression, anxiety,
cognitive loss


Is decrease in bone density and muscle mass normal part of aging? Answer -
Yes


activities of daily living (ADLs) Answer - bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting,
feeding of oneself


instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) Answer - complex activities:
managing finances and appointments, cooking and cleaning


Safety concerns of older adults Answer - driving, emergency preparedness,
medication administration, weather changes


elder abuse Answer - abuse: physical, emotional, sexual, psychological
neglect: deprived of food, shelter, meds, and other basic needs
passive neglect- the caregiver is unable to provide care or is uneducated
active neglect- willful withholding of basic needs
self-neglect- fails to meet their own basic needs
exploitation- benefiting from another individual financially or using another's
funds improperly


Assistive Technology (AT) Answer - device or piece of equipment that helps
individuals maintain functional independence and autonomy, such as a
magnifier that aids a visually impaired individual read small print or a shower
chair and grab bars that allow an individual to bathe safely

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