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C475 ADULT DPV1 EXAM Study Guide Rated A+ (Terms/Vocabulary/Definitions) Guaranteed Pass Baby Boomers *** are aging adults born from 1946-1964. They will reach retirement starting around 2011-2030. Geriatrician *** a physician, board certified in geriatrics, who specializes in the care of the elderly Geriatrics *** The branch of medicine concerned with the problems of aging Gerontology *** Study of aging; broad category that includes several areas (sociology of aging, psychology,...

Geriatrics Final Exam In the facts on aging quiz, which of the following "Myths" is true? a. All women develop osteoporosis as they age b. Problems with constipation is normal as you age c. Most older people are capable of operating a motor vehicle d. Most older people are set in their ways and unable to change - ANS c. Most older people are capable of operating a motor vehicle In the facts of aging quiz, which of the following "Myths" is false? a. As people grow o...

Baby Boomers are aging adults born from 1946-1964. They will reach retirement starting around 2011-2030. Geriatrician a physician, board certified in geriatrics, who specializes in the care of the elderly Geriatrics The branch of medicine concerned with the problems of aging Gerontology Study of aging; broad category that includes several areas (sociology of aging, psychology, economics of aging Ageism Prejudice towards elderly Alzheimer's betaamyloid pl...

Vision impairments - Position yourself within their vision field. Give verbal indication of the actions you are about to do (avoid startling or scaring them). Label objects or simplify what is in their visual field. Aphasia/Dysarthria (speech impairments) - May be more anxious or self aware. Limit distractions Face patient and maintain eye contact May need to use multiple forms of communication (body language, written or pictorial information) Use short uncomplicated sentences with si...

WGU study guide for care of the older adult OA (Answered Correctly), Updated 2022 Baby Boomers large group of people born between . Considered more affluent, better educated and healthier. Baby boomers have entered the older age group as of 2011 Baby Boomers unique characteristics that make them a challenge for healthcare professionals They expect and demand excellence in geriatric care. Health disparities exist among minority elder group. Other vulnerable older adults are veterans, those ...

NUR2092 Health Assessment Final Exam Activity of Daily Living Correct Answer: Tasks that are necessary for self-care, such as eating/feeding, bathing, grooming, toileting, walking, and transferring. Advanced Activities of Daily Living Correct Answer: Activities that an older adult performs as a family member or as a member of society or community, including occupational and recreational activities. Caregiver Assessment Correct Answer: Assessment of the health and well-being of an ind...

NUR2092 Health Assessment Final Exam Activity of Daily Living Correct Answer: Tasks that are necessary for self-care, such as eating/feeding, bathing, grooming, toileting, walking, and transferring. Advanced Activities of Daily Living Correct Answer: Activities that an older adult performs as a family member or as a member of society or community, including occupational and recreational activities. Caregiver Assessment Correct Answer: Assessment of the health and well-being of an ind...

Health Assessment All Combined —Jarvis Final Exam_2022. The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history. Which of these statements best describes the purpose of a health history? a. To provide an opportunity for interaction between the patient and the nurse b. To provide a form for obtaining the patients biographic information c. To document the normal and abnormal findings of a physical assessment d. To provide a database of subjective information about the patients past and...

NUR2092 Health Assessment Final Exam NUR2092 Health Assessment Final Exam Activity of Daily Living Correct Answer: Tasks that are necessary for self-care, such as eating/feeding, bathing, grooming, toileting, walking, and transferring. Advanced Activities of Daily Living Correct Answer: Activities that an older adult performs as a family member or as a member of society or community, including occupational and recreational activities. Caregiver Assessment Correct Answer: A...