NUR 257 Final Exam Study Guide: Questions & Answers: Latest Updated Solution

Definition of Neglect (Elderly): (Ans- An intentional or negligent act that causes physical or emotional harm or leads to a serious risk of harm to a person over 60 years. Why do many elder abuse cases go unreported? (Ans- the elderly may be afraid of further violence. Who are the MC abusers of the elderly? (Ans- caregivers and family members. Who are particularly at risk for abuse? (Ans- elderly with chronic illness and depletion of financial resources who are dependent on children and grandchildren. What are the 6 areas of abuse? (Ans- - Neglect (willful and passive) - Physical - Sexual - Psychological- Financial - Abandonment Epidemiology: (Ans- study of disease, causes, and health outcomes in a. population. What is the most important part of epidemiology? (Ans- how to control a disease. Goal of Epidemiology: (Ans- to prevent or limit the consequences of illness and disability in humans, as well as to maximize their state of health. Epidemiological Process: (Ans- - A: data gathered; nature, extent, and scope of problem are defined; described by person, place, and time. - D: tentative hypothesis; data analyzed to test it. - P: plan are made to control and preven