ALU 301 Chapter 5 Underwriting the Elderly Exam with Complete Solutions(Rated A+)
ALU 301 Chapter 5 Underwriting the Elderly Exam with Complete Solutions(Rated A+) Unique qualities of the elderly population - ANSWER-1. The heterogeneity of the population 2. The presence of comorbid conditions 3. The occurrence of Frailty. Population heterogeneity - ANSWER-Diversity in health status among individuals of similar age. Heterogeneity - ANSWER-Is expressed on an individual basis in that the signs and symptoms of disease can be unusual and the impact of the disease on function is variable from one person to the next. Comorbidity - ANSWER-The combination of two or more impairments that increase the risk of morbidity and mortality. Is common in the aging population. High blood pressure and arthritis were most common. Frailty - ANSWER-Identified as one of the geriatric syndromes, is characterized by a person's high risk for variety of poor outcomes such as falls, acute illness, slow recovery, dependency. Non-Medical Considerations - ANSWER-Accidental Death Injuries from accidents are the sixth leading cause of death. Falls represent the primary cause.Driving and Moving violations that are the most common are failure to yield, failure to obey traffic signal or sign. Polypharmacy - ANSWER-The use multiple medications concurrently Maj
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