Development, Hygiene, Complementary Therapy, and Med Admin
Questions and Answers
What are some assessments for middle adulthood? Correct Answ_-lipid panel
-blood glucose
-clinical breast and pelvic examination
-annual or biannual mammogram for women
-digital rectal exam for prostate evaluation
-annual eye exam
-colorectal cancer screening
-osteoporosis screening
What are some interventions for middle adulthood? Correct Answ_-nutrition (needs may change, fixed income, dental health)
-hormone replacement therapy (risks > benefits)
-exercise (balance may change, routine altered for safety)
-immunizations (flu, pneumonia, shingles >60, pertussis)
,Demographics for older adults? Correct Answ_-fastest growing age group
-by 2060, they will make up 24% of population
-population pyramid (fewer young, more old)
What are some perspectives on aging? Correct Answ_-life expectancy (measured at birth and measured at 65)
-migration and distribution of age groups
-percentage of total population
-lifespan perspectives (genes, behaviors, environment)
Housing options for older adults? Correct Answ_-aging in place
-age-friendly residences
-age-friendly communities
-naturally occurring retirement communities
-retirement communities
-continuing care retirement communities
-assisted living facilities
-nursing homes
,What is aging in place? Correct Answ_-persons live in their own residences and recieve support services for their changing needs
What are age-friendly residences Correct Answ_-modifications/accomidations made for older adults
-hand rails, walk in showers, single floors, no step entry, wide doorways etc.
What are age-friendly communities? Correct Answ_-community with activities for age group that encourage social, economic, cultural,
spiritual, and civiv affairs
-affordable housing, supportive devices and features, dependable transport, healthcare, low crime and safe environment, community engagement
What are naturally occurring retirement communities? Correct Answ_-age in place
-community is made up of adults with similar ages
What are retirement communities? Correct Answ_-communities with resources within the community
-grocery store, drug store, clinics, etc in the community
What are continuing care retirement communities? Correct Answ_-offer rehab, adult day care
-specific to the community
, What are assisted living facilites? Correct Answ_-access to 24/7 care/supervision
What are nursing homes? Correct Answ_-skilled and unskilled nursing care for adults with disabilities and older adults
Aspects of older adulthood? Correct Answ_-begins at age 65
-young old (65-75 years)
-middle old (75-84 years)
-oldest old (above 85 years)
-most health problems are chronic
-chronic disorders affect independent living
-frail (fragile) elderly
What is young-old older adulthood? Correct Answ_-65-75 years old
-retirement age
-barriers to help (insurance
-Medicare
What is middle-old older adulthood? Correct Answ_-75-85 years old