A&E exam 1| 102 questions| with complete solutions

Describe and discuss common health care issues among community dwelling and hospitalized older adults correct answer: -Poor Nutrition- malnourished or overweight and malnourished, less appetite -Impaired Mobility- RISK FOR FALLS -Stress and Loss- deaths in the family/friends -Depression, Dementia and Delirium (3 D's)- but not everyone who's older suffers from these -delirium v. dementia- delirium is reversible and rapid/short term, dementia is not reversible and progressive, onset, slow -CHRONIC DISEASES Chronic diseases- most frequently diagnosed? consequences? correct answer: -Leading causes of death are chronic diseases that cause more than 2/3 of deaths each year. -Most frequently diagnosed conditions: Arthritis, hypertension, heart disease, cancer. -consequences: Reduce quality of life, Limit activity, Require assistance, Increase healthcare costs, Increase hospitalizations, Impact emotional health Discuss demographic and health-related data pertaining to older adults correct answer: -10,000 people turn 65 every day (14%)- considered older adult -more racially diverse -by 2030 the 85+ group will triple -the elderly community is rapidly growing -proportion in each state varies. EX: FL, NJ, PA have a large elderly population -older adults in the US are sicker than in other high-income countries -generally the world has an increasing life expectancy -more chronic disease deaths than infectious disease deaths (EX: heart disease and cancer) -87% have at least one chronic condition -STIs- most elderly women don't think they'll get pregnant, maybe didn't get the education use when they were young adults, ratio of men to women etc. -only 57% get same day care or next day care