C475 CARE OF OLDER ADULTS Study Guide

C475 Study Guide CARE OF OLDER ADULTSSTUDY GUIDE for C475 Care of Older Adult Objective Assessment Exam questions are taken from the Learning Objectives under the 9 Competencies: #1 Competency 742.1.1: Compassionate and Respectful Care of Older Adults The graduate integrates principles of compassion and respect for patients and their families into the planning and delivery of care to a diverse population of older adults and into advocacy for vulnerable older adults. This topic addresses the following learning objectives: • Recognize the impact of attitudes, values, and expectations about aging. • Describe how the RN’s personal beliefs and values may impact the care of older adults. • Articulate the concept of individualized care as the standard of practice with older adults, considering the right care, at the right time, in the right place and by the right provider of care. Define Baby Boomers ▪ Those born between ; that are now reaching retirement age What are the five racial groups listed in your text? ▪ European Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans How would you perform discharge teaching to an Hispanic patient ▪ Whittemore (2007) conducted a systematic review of the literature to identify culturally competent interventions for Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes. In reviewing 11 studies, Whittemore found that providing educational sessions and written materials, in both English and Spanish; employing bilingual Hispanic staff; including family members in an informal atmosphere in health care encounters; incorporating cultural traditions in interventions; developing culturally relevant program literature; and providing fact sheets about risk and potential poor