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Module 1 - Ageing in Australia Flashcards

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In Australia, at what age are you considered older?

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  • Anyone over the age of 65 years
  • 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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What is age is categorised as Young-Old?

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60 to 74 years

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What is age is categorised as Middle Old?

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75 to 84 years

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What is age is categorised Old-Old?

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85 to 100 years

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What is age is categorised as Centenarians?

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100 years and over.

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Life expectancy for a boy born in 2015-2017?

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80.5 years

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Life expectancy for a girl born in 2015-2017?

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84.6 years

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What groups in the older populations face adversity and inequality?

Name five groups.

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  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse groups
  • Veterans of the Australian Defence Force or an allied defence force (or the spouse, widow or widower of a veteran)
  • Older people who live in rural or remote areas
  • People who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
  • Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer (LGBTIQ+) communities
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In 2016, what percentage of older Australians over the age of 65 were born overseas?

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33%

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Describe the wear-and tear theory of aging.

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Humans have vital parts that run down with time leading to ageing and death.

The faster an organism lives, the faster it dies.

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Describe the endocrine theory of ageing.

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The hypothalamus and pituitary are responsible for changes in hormone production and response resulting in the organisms decline.

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What biological and lifestyle choices can accelerate the process of ageing?

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  • Gender
  • race
  • relationship status
  • occupation
  • socioeconomic status
  • smoking
  • physical activity
  • ill health
  • certain medication
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What happens to the nervous system when we age?

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  • Response to stimuli id reduced.
  • Perception is reduced.
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What happens to the respiratory system when we age?

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Reduction in oxygen delivery due to lower elasticity of the lung tissue and thickening of the alveolar walls.

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What happens to the integumentary system when we age?

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  • The dermis thins
  • The ability to sweat diminishes
  • Reduced protection from UV Rays
  • Vitamin D production decreases.
  • Blood vessels become more frail
  • fat cell layer thins, reducing protection from trauma and reduces insulation.
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What happens to the immune system when we age?

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Impaired ability to fight off disease and infection.

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What happens to our skeletal muscle when we age?

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Loss in function as muscle size, strength, function and quality decline.

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What happens to the digestive system when we age?

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  • Decrease in digestive enzymes and saliva.
  • Slower nutrient absorption rate
  • slowing of the oesophagus and colon
  • reduction in gastric PH
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The WHO describes Health Ageing as:

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Being able to do the things we value for as long as possible!

20
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What are the factors that can influence an older person’s ability to remain healthy and to continue to live with purpose as they age?

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Behavioural and biomedical risk factors and ongoing social and mental wellbeing.

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THE ROLE OF THE NURSE

In terms of caring for older Australians, the Australian College of Nursing believes that all nurses…

Name the four points.

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1. Have a critical role in promoting and supporting health ageing.

2. Support Older Australians to live in the setting of their choice and receive services that promote independence, meet their preferences and facilitate social connection.

3. Should identify opportunities to support healthy ageing initiatives that include reablement programmes, in all settings.

4. Nurses must be competent to recognise and respond to deterioration, cognitive and functional decline in older Australians.

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What is ageism?

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  • The stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against people on the basis of their age.
  • The last acceptable form of discrimination
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THE ROLE OF THE NURSE

International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics (2008) state that:

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“Inherent in nursing is a respect for human rights, including cultural rights, the right to life and choice, to dignity and to be treated with respect. Nursing care is respectful of and unrestricted by considerations of age, colour, creed, culture, disability or illness, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, politics, race or social status”.

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When was the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety established?

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8th October 2018

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What is the purpose of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety?

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To investigate the quality of care provided in Residential and Home Aged Care to senior Australians, but also include Young Australians with disabilities living in Residential Aged Care settings.

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What are the terms of reference of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety?

Name the five terms.

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1. The quality of care provided to older Australians, and the extent of substandard care;

2. The challenge of providing care to Australians with disabilities living in residential aged care, particularly younger people with disabilities;

3. The challenge of supporting the increasing number of Australians suffering dementia and addressing their care needs as they age;

4. The future challenges and opportunities for delivering aged care services in the context of changing demographics, including in remote, rural and regional Australia;

5. Any other matters that the Royal Commission considers necessary.

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What is the purpose of a cognitive screening test, such as a mini mental state examination (MMSE) or a psychogeriatric assessment scale (PAS)?

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Evaluation of important areas of brain function, including memory, concentration, processing speed, language and reasoning capability

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TRUE OR FALSE.

The long history of discrimination and violence experienced by older Australians who identify as LGBTIQ+ has resulted in anxiety and apprehension for people when disclosing their sexual orientation and gender identity. Around 34% of people who identify as being LGBTIQ+ hide their sexuality or gender identity when accessing services.

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TRUE

29
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TRUE OR FALSE.

Our bodies are do not store fat as we get older.

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FALSE.

The body favours accumulation of fat mass.

30
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What is a nurisng care plan?

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A nursing care plan contains all of the relevant information about a patient’s diagnoses, the goals of treatment, the specific nursing orders (including what observations are needed and what actions must be performed), and a plan for evaluation. Over the course of the patient’s stay, the plan is updated with any changes and new information as it presents itself.

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What is The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC)?

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  • Independently accredits, assesses and monitors aged care services that are subsidised by the Australian Government.
  • Resolves complaints about the services subsidised by the Australian Governement.
  • Builds confidence and trust in the aged care system.
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What is the vision of the The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC)?

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To protect and enhance the health, safety, well-being and quality of life of aged care consumers of Australian government-subsidised aged care services.

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How many quality standards does the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) have?

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8

  1. Consumer dignity and choice
  2. Ongoing assessment and planning with consumers
  3. Personal care and clinical care
  4. Services and supports for daily living
  5. Organisation’s service environment
  6. Feedback and complaints
  7. Human resources
  8. Organisational governance

SNUG106 NURSING CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE (10 decks)

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