Question 1

Discuss why social isolation is a significant problem among older adults and what CHNs can do about this issue.

Accepted Answer

-Isolation can lead to depression, lonel

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an innovative practice in health care for Indigenous older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joint programs with youth in preparing culturally appropriate food 
B)  Offline education for community-based health care providers 
C)  Increasing social isolation of seniors living at home 
D)  Bringing chronic disease self-management to urban regions 
A)  Joint programs with youth in preparing culturally appropriate food 
B)  Offline education for community-based health care providers 
C)  Increasing social isolation of seniors living at home 
D)  Bringing chronic disease self-management to urban regions

Question 3

What percentage of new immigrant seniors were unable to speak English or French between 2001 and 2009?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  15% 
C)  50% 
D)  80% 
A)  25% 
B)  15% 
C)  50% 
D)  80%

Question 4

Which of the following conditions is the most common in the older adult population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  Sexually transmitted infections 
D)  Cardiovascular disease 
A)  Depression 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  Sexually transmitted infections 
D)  Cardiovascular disease

Question 5

Which of the folowing are public policy initiatives for older adults in Canada? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Public pensions 
B)  Healthy eating 
C)  Health care 
D)  Caregiving 
A)  Public pensions 
B)  Healthy eating 
C)  Health care 
D)  Caregiving

Question 6

What is the definition of a baby boomer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Someone who is born between 1925 - 1950 
B)  Someone who is born between 1910 - 1965 
C)  Someone who is born between 1945 - 1965 
D)  Someone who is born between 1950 - 1970 
A)  Someone who is born between 1925 - 1950 
B)  Someone who is born between 1910 - 1965 
C)  Someone who is born between 1945 - 1965 
D)  Someone who is born between 1950 - 1970

Question 7

What are some issues that represent challenges and opportunities for improvement with aged care?

Accepted Answer

- culturally safe for the growing ethnoc

Question 8

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. What comment by the nurse demonstrates preservation of Jake's personhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Barbara, Jake doesn't know it's his birthday so a celebration isn't necessary" 
B)  "I recommend isolating Jake to de-escalate his agitation or restlessness" 
C)  "Jake, tell me about your life on the cattle ranch" 
D)  "I wouldn't recommend maintaining Jake's tradition of reading the paper with his morning coffee because he can't follow the story lines anymore" 
A)  "Barbara, Jake doesn't know it's his birthday so a celebration isn't necessary" 
B)  "I recommend isolating Jake to de-escalate his agitation or restlessness" 
C)  "Jake, tell me about your life on the cattle ranch" 
D)  "I wouldn't recommend maintaining Jake's tradition of reading the paper with his morning coffee because he can't follow the story lines anymore"

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about immigrant seniors and their health?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more likely to receive home care 
B)  They require less help with activities of daily living 
C)  They experience social isolation 
D)  They have lower rates of hypertension 
A)  They are more likely to receive home care 
B)  They require less help with activities of daily living 
C)  They experience social isolation 
D)  They have lower rates of hypertension

Question 10

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 wants to help Albert fall proof his home. Which suggestion would be most beneficial to Albert?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bathroom and bedroom have automatic night lights 
B)  Cupboards are arranged with commonly used items within easy reach 
C)  Stairs are free of obstacles and clutter 
D)  The phone is easy to reach from the bed 
A)  The bathroom and bedroom have automatic night lights 
B)  Cupboards are arranged with commonly used items within easy reach 
C)  Stairs are free of obstacles and clutter 
D)  The phone is easy to reach from the bed

Exam 21: Older Adult Health

Discuss why social isolation is a significant problem among older adults and what CHNs can do about this issue.

Which of the following is an example of an innovative practice in health care for Indigenous older adults?

What percentage of new immigrant seniors were unable to speak English or French between 2001 and 2009?

Which of the following conditions is the most common in the older adult population?

Which of the folowing are public policy initiatives for older adults in Canada? Select all that apply.

What is the definition of a baby boomer?

What are some issues that represent challenges and opportunities for improvement with aged care?

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. What comment by the nurse demonstrates preservation of Jake's personhood?

Which of the following statements is true about immigrant seniors and their health?

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 wants to help Albert fall proof his home. Which suggestion would be most beneficial to Albert?

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