HEALTH PROMOTION THROUGHOUT THE LIFE
SPAN EDELMAN KEY CONCEPTS AND
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ delirium.
Answer: acute cognitive changes
◉ 85.
Answer: the fastest-growing group within the older adult population
is __ years and older
◉ white.
Answer: The percentage of __ Americans in the population of adults
65 and older is expected to decrease over the next 30 years, while
the percentages of African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian
Americans will continue to rise
◉ Heart disease
Cancer.
Answer: are the first and second leading causes of death,
respectively, with stroke, respiratory diseases, flu, pneumonia,
Alzheimer's, diabetes, and others following based on racial
background
,◉ early.
Answer: most researchers agree that biological changes show that
growth and development peak during __ adulthood, with subsequent
linear decline until death
◉ Maintaining healthy weight and diet
Staying active
Practicing fall prevention
Maintaining relationships
Keeping regular medical appointments.
Answer: 5 major activities older adults can engage in to promote
health and prevent frailty
◉ 39.7.
Answer: __% of adults 60 years of age and older are obese, with
women having a greater incidence of obesity than older men
◉ 35-50.
Answer: between __-__ % of older adult residents living in long-term
care facilities are malnourished and approximately 65% of older
adults in hospitals may be malnourished
, ◉ limited.
Answer: community dwelling seniors are at high risk for nutritional
disorders because access to food may be ___
◉ geriatric assessment.
Answer: is not meant for all older people, the people who benefit are
those who are frail
◉ 2000-2800.
Answer: recommended calories for men 51 and older
◉ 1600-2200.
Answer: recommended calories for women 51 and older
◉ decreases.
Answer: in the older adult, the bladder retains its tonus, but its
capacity ___
◉ fluids, fiber, exercise.
Answer: 3 keys to maintaining healthy bowel hygiene (reduce
constipation)
◉ Integrity versus Despair.
SPAN EDELMAN KEY CONCEPTS AND
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ delirium.
Answer: acute cognitive changes
◉ 85.
Answer: the fastest-growing group within the older adult population
is __ years and older
◉ white.
Answer: The percentage of __ Americans in the population of adults
65 and older is expected to decrease over the next 30 years, while
the percentages of African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian
Americans will continue to rise
◉ Heart disease
Cancer.
Answer: are the first and second leading causes of death,
respectively, with stroke, respiratory diseases, flu, pneumonia,
Alzheimer's, diabetes, and others following based on racial
background
,◉ early.
Answer: most researchers agree that biological changes show that
growth and development peak during __ adulthood, with subsequent
linear decline until death
◉ Maintaining healthy weight and diet
Staying active
Practicing fall prevention
Maintaining relationships
Keeping regular medical appointments.
Answer: 5 major activities older adults can engage in to promote
health and prevent frailty
◉ 39.7.
Answer: __% of adults 60 years of age and older are obese, with
women having a greater incidence of obesity than older men
◉ 35-50.
Answer: between __-__ % of older adult residents living in long-term
care facilities are malnourished and approximately 65% of older
adults in hospitals may be malnourished
, ◉ limited.
Answer: community dwelling seniors are at high risk for nutritional
disorders because access to food may be ___
◉ geriatric assessment.
Answer: is not meant for all older people, the people who benefit are
those who are frail
◉ 2000-2800.
Answer: recommended calories for men 51 and older
◉ 1600-2200.
Answer: recommended calories for women 51 and older
◉ decreases.
Answer: in the older adult, the bladder retains its tonus, but its
capacity ___
◉ fluids, fiber, exercise.
Answer: 3 keys to maintaining healthy bowel hygiene (reduce
constipation)
◉ Integrity versus Despair.
