Exam 21: Older Adult Health

Which of the following represents an official language minority?

List the activities that a CHN may engage in as part of a fall assessment with the older adult

Which Canadian region has the highest percentage of people 65 years and older?

Approximately what percentage of older adults have Alzheimer's Disease?

Albert, 79 years old, lives alone in his own home. He has diabetes, glaucoma, and nocturia from an enlarged prostate. A nurse is completing a fall risk assessment screening tool with Albert. The nurse knows that older people living in the community experience one or more falls each year. What is one example of a modifiable risk factor for falls that the nurse can discuss with Albert?

A nurse is planning the home care requirements for Mrs. Johal, who had a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) and has lost the use of her left arm. Mr. Johal, 69 years old, still runs his family business with other relatives. What level of support would be appropriate for Mrs. Johal to ensure aging-in-place? Select all that apply.

Although many older adults are aware of Canada's Food Guide, food choices are related to health status and functional ability. List the factors that contribute to inappropriate food choices. Discuss what the CHN can discuss as part of a nutritional assessment.

Which of the following statements are true of age friendly communities? Select all that apply.

What is the correct term used to describe stereotyping those that are simply older in age?

Which of the following is a common underlying health problem that can alter sexual desire and performance in older adults?

Which of the following is an immunization that should be recommended for older adults on a yearly basis?

Jake Chrisoff, 70 years old, has Alzheimer's and his wife, Barbara, is his main caregiver. A nurse is doing a home visit to assess the situation. The nurse explains to Barbara the importance of :aging-in-place. What example illustrates this tenet?

Describe the domains of an age-friendly community and provide an example for each feature.

Jake Chrisoff, 70 years old, has Alzheimer's and his wife, Barbara, is his main caregiver. A nurse is doing a home visit to assess the situation. Barbara shares with the nurse that she is feeling housebound because she doesn't drive. What would be an appropriate strategy for the nurse to suggest that is consistent with an age-friendly community?

What proportion of the world's population will be composed of older people by 2036?

Albert, 79 years old, lives alone in his own home. He has diabetes, glaucoma, and nocturia from an enlarged prostate. A nurse is completing a fall risk assessment screening tool with Albert. What health promotion strategy can the nurse suggest to Albert that will decrease his risk for a fall?

What percentage of older adults live in institutions?

Which one of the following represents one of the eight domains of age-friendly communities?

Which continent has the largest proportion of older adults?

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections are increasingly being observed in the older adult population? Select all that apply.