NCS2201 Older Adult Health Wellness Exam Questions & Answers 100% Success

NCS2201 Older Adult Health Wellness Exam Questions & Answers 100% Success What is wellness? - ANSWER-The state of being physically and emotionally healthy What does CALD stand for? - ANSWER-Culturally and linguistically diverse Top 5 non-English speaking countries older adults have migrated from Australia - ANSWER-1. Italy 2. Greece 3. Germany 4. Netherlands 5. China Miller's functional consequences theory? - ANSWER-Effects of one’s action in relation to risk factors and aged related changes that influence their quality of life Why is health promotion important? - ANSWER-Lower co-morbidities and they are educated and understand their needs and wants Explain the Transtheoretical Model of Health Promotion/Change? - ANSWER-1. Pre-contemplation: Unaware/denial 2. Contemplation: Intention to change in near future 3. preparation: Still not sure but more likely to change 4. Action: Changes made but still early days 5. Maintenance: Continued change for 12 months or more 12 Activities of Daily Living - ANSWER-1. Maintaining safe environment 2. Communication 3. Breathing 4. Eating 5. Elimination 6. Wash/dress 7. Temperature control 8. Mobilization 9. Work/play 10. Sexuality 11. Sleep 12. Death 2 tools used to assess function ability in older adults - ANSWER-Cognitive Assessment (MMSE) FRAMPS What primary prevention education would the nurse give to prevent cancer? - ANSWER-Stop smoking Wear sunscreen Avoid red meat Exercise Diet What age related changes affect hearing in older adults? - ANSWER-Buildup of serum Prolapse/collapse Calcification Name 5 risks that affect hearing in older adults - ANSWER-Male gender Increased age Genetic predisposition Exposure to noise Impacted cerumen Smoking What is presbycusis? - ANSWER-Loss of hearing that gradually occurs in most individuals as they grow older What are the age-related changes that affect sight in older adults? - ANSWER-Relaxation of lower eyelid Loss of orbital fat Decreased elasticity of eyelid muscles What are the 4 most common conditions that affect sight in older adults? - ANSWER-1. Diabetic retinopathy 2. Cataracts 3. Glaucoma 4. Aged related macular degeneration What is depth perception and how might it affect an older adult? - ANSWER-Visual ability to perceive the world in 3D and the distance of an object Declines with age Name the age-related changes that affect the skin in older adults - ANSWER-Decrease rate of epidermal proliferation Decrease moisture Decrease sweat and sebaceous glands Arterial leg ulcer - ANSWER-No hair Relieves pain when lowering No foot or leg pulses Venous leg ulcer - ANSWER-Relieves pain when raised Foot and leg pulses What 5 areas does the Braden Scale assess? - ANSWER-Activity Mobility Sensory perception Moisture Friction and shearing Nutrition What can the nurse recommend to older adults to promote cognitive wellness? - ANSWER-Problem solving Exercise Socializing Education Define dementia - ANSWER-Chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes, caused by brain disease or injury What is Person Centered Care and why is it important when caring for older adults? - ANSWER-Driven care practices towards a holistic model of care Focuses on the person receiving care Name 2 tools used to assess for dementia in older adults - ANSWER-MMSE ADL's Name the 5 most common types of dementia? - ANSWER-1. Mixed dementia 2. Vascular dementia 3. Alzheimer's dementia 4. Lewy body dementia 5. Frontotemporal dementia 7 Stages of Alzheimer's disease - ANSWER-1. Normal adult 2. Age-associated 3. Mild cognitive 4. Mild dementia 5. Moderate dementia 6. Moderately severe 7. Severe dementia What is BPSD? - ANSWER-Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia 1. Agitation 2. Psychiatric symptoms 3. Personality changes 4. Mood disturbances Explain the PLST Model of Care - ANSWER-Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold Understanding behaviours and planning care for person with dementia Name 2 tools used to assess for depression in older adults - ANSWER-Geriatric Depression Scale MMSE 5 Types of elder abuse - ANSWER-1. Emotional/psychosocial 2. Neglect 3. Physical 4. Financial 5. Sexual What are the characteristics of the perpetrator of elder abuse? - ANSWER-Hostile Stressed Shared accommodation Financial dependence Mental illness What are the characteristics of the victim of elder abuse? - ANSWER-Mental illness Codependent Not financially independent Burden of care continues...