Adult and Aging Final

Question 1

What is the definition of Sexuality?

Answer 1

ability to be intimate wit another person in a mutually satisfying manner.

Question 2

What is the definition of elder abuse?

Answer 2

intentional or negligent act leading to harm or creating serious risk of harm

Question 3

Definition of Palliative?

Answer 3

active total care for those with illnesses which cannot be cured (life threatening illness)

• typically hospital, extended care or nursing home
• any time at any stage
• symptom control, QOL, communication, collaboration, spiritual support (ranging from conservative to curative)

Question 4

Definition of Hospice?

Answer 4

Care philosophy aims to minimize pain and control symptoms once cure is not an option or desired (terminal illness)

• typically at home
• terminal or within 6 months of death
• physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs; focus on comfort

Question 5

Presbyopia

Answer 5

loss of elasticity in ciliary muscle and suspensory ligament

- difficulty with near vision

Question 6

Cataracts

Answer 6

Build up protein of the lens leading to:

• cloudiness, blurriness, faded colors, halos of light
• fixable

Question 7

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Answer 7

• Macula: central vision (details sharply)
• irreversible blindness
• Dry: thinning white deposits (insidious)
• Wet: growth of abnormal blood vessels (quick)

Question 8

Glaucoma

Answer 8

• pressure on the optic nerve
• peripheral and tunnel vision
• irreversible blindness

Question 9

Diabetic Retinopathy

Answer 9

• uncontrolled diabetes leads to damaged retinal capillaries

- decreased near and distance vision, scotomas, spots in vision

Question 10

Dark/Light Adaptation

Answer 10

• difficulty shifting from dark to light; decreased light sensitivity

Question 11

Presbycusis

Answer 11

• progressive deterioration of hearing associated with aging mainly involving higher frequencies
• Conductive: external or middle (unilateral)
• Sensorineural: inner ear (both sides)

Question 12

What are the principles of Universal Design?

Answer 12

Equitable Use, Flexibility in Use, Simple and Intuitive, Perceptible Information, Tolerance for Error, Low Physical Effort, Size and Space for Approach and Use

Question 13

Equitable Use

Answer 13

useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities

Question 14

Flexibility in Use

Answer 14

accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities

Question 15

Simple and Intuitive Use

Answer 15

easy to understand, regardless of user experience, knowledge and language skills

Question 16

Perceptible Information

Answer 16

communicates necessary information effectively to the user

Question 17

Tolerance for Error

Answer 17

minimizes hazards and errors, provide warnings, failsafe features

Question 18

Size and Shape for Approach and Use

Answer 18

appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation and use regardless of user’s body size, posture or mobility

Question 19

Fall Definition

Answer 19

an unexpected/unintentional event in which the person comes to rest on the ground, floor or lower level

Question 20

What are the highest risk factors for falls?

Answer 20

• hx of fall
• muscle weakness
• gait deficits
• use of assistive device
• impaired ADL

Question 21

Fear of Falling (FOF) definition

Answer 21

lasting concern about falling that can lead to an individual avoiding activities that he/she remains capable of performing