C475: Care of the Older Adult Exam Questions and answers. Graded A+

C475: Care of the Older Adult Exam Questions and answers. Graded A+ Which element is part of psychosocial well-being for an older adult? Avoidance of chronic disease Avoidance of disability Looking like a younger, active person Engagement with others - -Engagement with others How should a healthcare professional greet Estelle Barlett, a petite, widowed elder, on the first home visit? "Hi Sweetie. I'm a healthcare professional, Clara Jones." "Good morning, Estelle. I'm a healthcare professional, Clara Jones." "Hi Dear. I'm a healthcare professional, Clara Jones." "Mrs. Barlett, I'm a healthcare professional, Clara Jones." - -"Mrs. Barlett, I'm a healthcare professional, Clara Jones." What might be an important aspect of an individualized care plan for and older adult with a low income, who is depressed, lives in a community, is treated with antidepressants, and has favorite pastimes of reading, cooking, and spending time with grandchildren? A library card Improved sleep Improved nutrition A daily walk - -A library card A talented, accomplished, and very active elder wanted to take up painting after retirement. A recent stroke compromised the elder's short-term memory severely. Which community-based program should the healthcare professional suggest to the elder and family first? Swimming in the neighborhood pool Taking memory-enhancer classes at the senior center Waling to a neighborhood church Taking painting classes at the senior center - -Taking painting classes at the senior center An older patient missed an arthritis clinic appointment because the patient could not afford the pain medication. After first meeting the patient's immediate medication needs, which steps should the healthcare professional take in order to prevent a reoccurrence? Ask the drug company for help Enroll the patient in Medicare's hospice care Recommend alternative therapies Investigate eligibility for the Medicaid program - -Ask the drug company for help Investigate eligibility for the Medicaid program