Answers Graded A+
Primary Prevention - Correct answer-prevention (flu vaccine)
Secondary Prevention - Correct answer-Catch the disease/diagnose (yearly
physical exam)
Tertiary Prevention - Correct answer-Treating/stopping progression (Cardiac
rehab)
Benefits of diet - Correct answer-Better health, disease prevention, healing (in
Diabetics-biggest factor affecting compliance is motivation)
Benefits of exercise - Correct answer-keeps joints flexible, maintain muscle,
decrease BS level, heart health, decrease weight, increase sense of well-being
Types of exercise - Correct answer-weight bearing is beneficial (prevents
osteoporosis), swimming easy on joints,
Exercise length - Correct answer-must be 30 minutes to be beneficial
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,Tobacco cessation - Correct answer-decreases risk for cancer, decreases
cardiovascular issues
Alcohol - Correct answer-ok in moderation-unless medically unsafe, AA can help
stopping
Benefits of physical exams and preventive care - Correct answer-yearly exams,
identify problems early,
physical exam - Correct answer-should include BMI, BP and bone mineral density
Benefits of dental exams/preventive oral care - Correct answer-identify dental
caries, need for dentures?,
Oral Care for elderly - Correct answer-need to use toothpaste with fluoride
Benefit of maintaining a healthy attitude - Correct answer-decreases depression,
decreases isolation, must have interactions with people
Benefits of religious beliefs - Correct answer-promote good health practices
Benefits of cultural beliefs - Correct answer-affects dietary consumption, can be
non beneficial
Issues with knowledge and motivation - Correct answer-pt loses spouse, may not
be motivated to care for self
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, Benefits of mobility - Correct answer-keeps joints mobile and pt in good health
perception of aging - Correct answer-if pt has positive perception, they have a
better chance of having positive results
benefits of sleep - Correct answer-better mood, cognition, less falls and accidents
urinary continence - Correct answer-risk for skin breakdown, social issues,etc.
health scams - Correct answer-dangerous to elderly, provides info that puts them at
risk
Safety when discharging a pt - Correct answer-find out how may stairs there are to
kitchen, bathroom, bed?
unpaid caregivers - Correct answer-Give positive feedback to them, the pt needs
them
pneumonia vaccines - Correct answer-65 years old and less , 13 once then 23 one
year later. High risk pt get them q 10 yrs until 65, then done.
tone of voice - Correct answer-should be low and not loud, even.
body language - Correct answer-"i'm fine." Don't always take that at face value, dig
deeper. Sit with them and ask questions.
gestures - Correct answer-don't overdo
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