Exam 19: Older Adult Health

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?

A nurse is doing a home visit with an older female client.What behaviour would alert the nurse to the possibility of a mental health issue?

What percentage of the world's population will be composed of older people by 2050?

How many older adults will make up the world's population in 2050?

Case 1 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. (Refer to Case 1 above. )What comment by the nurse demonstrates preservation of Jake's personhood?

By 2056,what proportion of the Canadian population will be age 65 and older?

Case 2 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. (Refer to Case 2 above. )The nurse wants to help Albert fall proof his home.Which suggestion would be most beneficial to Albert?

Case 2 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. (Refer to Case 2 above. )What percentage of hospitalizations from unintentional injuries is a result of falls?

Case 1 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. (Refer to Case 1 above. )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 factor is known to lead to early institutionalization of older adults?

Case 1 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. (Refer to Case 1 above. )The nurse explains to Barbara the importance of maximization of remaining strengths.What example illustrates this tenet?

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

Case 2 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. (Refer to Case 2 above. )The nurse knows that older people living in the community experience one or more falls each year.What percentage of older people will fall?

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

What factor influences older adults' participation in exercise?

What statement accurately reflects the societal trends for older adults?

Case 2 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. (Refer to Case 2 above. )What health promotion strategy can the nurse suggest to Albert that will decrease his risk for a fall?