Exam 3 Flashcards
What is Americans with disabilities act?
civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.
What disease are older adults at risk for?
D, O, AD, F
- diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Alzheimer’s disease
- falls
How does HP2030 focus on women’s health?
Decrease unplanned pregnancies, make sure women get high quality healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy
What are diseases are women at risk for?
- Breast and cervical cancers
- pregnancy complications
- CVD
- Hypertention
- diabetes
- Arthritis
- osteoporosis
What are the social factors affecting women’s health?
HCA, E/W, E/W WW/HL, FC/MS
- healthcare access
- education and work
- employment and wages
- working women and home life
- family configuration and marital status
What are the reproductive health concerns
N, FP, H/A
- nutrition
- Family planning
- HIV and AIDS
What are the major legislations affecting women’s health
- Public Health Service act 1982
- civil rights act of 1964
- social security act
- OSHA
- Family medical leave act (FMLA)
What are the different roles of the community health nurse?
C, E, R, DCG
- direct care
- educator
- counselor
- researchers
What is functional age?
Better measure of age than chronological age
What is the theories of aging?
Free radicals, wear and tear, disengagement
What are the recommended screenings and exams for all older adults?
CP, BP, BG, SC, FOBT
- complete physical
- blood pressure
- blood glucose
- serum cholesterol
- fecal occult blood test
What are the demographic characteristics?
P, md, g, Geo, Gen, MS, E, LA, SOI, P
Population, more diverse, geographic, gender, marital status, education, living arrangements, sources of income, poverty
What is the goal of HP2030 for older adults?
- improve the heath, function, and QOL
- decrease health disparities
- decrease factors that threaten life
What are the resources for older adults
AARP
What is the largest unintentional injury or accidents in women’s health?
Domestic violence is the single largest cause affecting ages 15 - 44 yrs old