Module 6 - Complex Care

Question 1

% physically active

Answer 1

35%

Question 2

% overweight or obese

Answer 2

72%

Question 3

how many australians have chronic conditions?

Answer 3

50%

Question 4

examples of chronic conditions (AA CCC BDM)

Answer 4

arthritis, asthma
CVD, COPD, cancer
back pain/problems, diabetes, mental health conditions

Question 5

which 3 chronic conditions contribute most to the disease burden in australia?

Answer 5

cancer, coronary heart disease, mental illness

Question 6

leading cause of death in older australians

Answer 6

coronary heart disease

Question 7

prevalence of CHD

Answer 7

13%

Question 8

cerebrovascular disease refers to any disorder related to…

Answer 8

the blood vessels that supply the brain and covered membranes

Question 9

what is the most common cause of death from cerebrovascular disease?

Answer 9

stroke

Question 10

cerebrovascular disease accounts for what % of deaths

Answer 10

7.8%

Question 11

the reason that the respiratory system becomes less efficient as we age is because of..

Answer 11

the decrease in muscle fibers support this system; less elastic collagen and elastin

Question 12

the decrease in elastic recoil of the lungs during expiration is due to less what?

Answer 12

elastic collagen and elastin

Question 13

decrease in elastic recoil of the lungs results in

Answer 13

stiffening of the chest wall

Question 14

what is tidal volume?

Answer 14

the amount of air that is able to move in and out of the lungs

Question 15

decrease in tidal volume during ageing lead to

Answer 15

dyspnoea

Question 16

changes in pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange are due to what 3 things?

Answer 16

• decreasing number of alveoli
• emphysematous changes
• decrease in PO2

Question 17

emphysematous changes

Answer 17

abnormal enlargement of air spaces in the lungs

Question 18

PO2

Answer 18

concentratiojn of oxygen in the blood

Question 19

how much does PO2 decline by age 80?

Answer 19

15%

Question 20

3 ways to promote health and maintain the function of the respiratory system in older people

Answer 20

• encouragement to stop smoking
• education about infection control
• vaccinations (influenza and pneumococcal)

Question 21

slower responses to stress and slower ability to return to normal are due to

Answer 21

lower resting HR

Question 22

reduced blood supply to extremities and orthostatic/postural hypotension are due to

Answer 22

reduced arterial elasticity

Question 23

how does BP in older people change

Answer 23

systolic blood pressure slightly increases

Question 24

Older adults may consider a low dose of _____ to assist with cardiovascular changes during ageing

Answer 24

Aspirin

Question 25

What is frailty?

Answer 25

A process of age related decline in multiple bodily systems that predisposes an older person to sudden change in health status

Question 26

Frailty is a condition requiring _______ and ________-____ management

Answer 26

Interdisciplinary, longer-term

Question 27

Poor mobility, reduced strength, poor nutrition, delirium, falls, impaired condition and low mood are all risk factors for which condition?

Answer 27

Frailty

Question 28

4 interventions to support older people with frailty

Answer 28

• encouraging exercise
• referral to members of interdisciplinary team
• cognitive activities and training programs to help short term memory, problem solving and information recall
• nutritional supplementation.

Question 29

Polypharmacy us associated with an increased risk of

Answer 29

Adverse drug reactions

Question 30

Increase rate of chronic health conditions, reduced capacity for independent living and increased risk of suicide are all associated with

Answer 30

Mental illness in later life