Second Test

Question 1

List 5 advantages of active living in old age.

Answer 1

• improved digestion
• increased energy
• decreased body fat
• decreased depression
• decreased pain

Question 2

List 4 everyday activities that could be considered part of older adults exercise program.

Answer 2

• raking
• gardening
• shopping with a cart
• walking at a pace of 3 miles per hour
• walking to mow the lawn

Question 3

Give an example of a common allergen.

Answer 3

medications (antibiotics).

Question 4

Define Physical Abuse.

Answer 4

Intentionally inflicting physical discomfort, pain or injury (slapping).

Question 5

Give 2 reasons why an older person might be reluctant to report that they are being abused.

Answer 5

• fear of being left alone or sent to a nursing home

- fear of being denied access to grandchildren

Question 6

Describe 5 strategies that health care worker could use to ensure that his own behaviour toward residents are not abusive.

Answer 6

• Take a time out if you find yourself beginning to lose your temper.
• Apologize to the resident if you have said something that is hurtful.
• Treat the resident with all the respect that you would like to receive.
• Talk to coworkers about difficult-to-handle situations.
• Ensure that you know your institution’s policies and procedures about abuse.

Question 7

List and describe 2 community resources which help sustain community living.

Answer 7

• Handi Transit
  Special transportation services for seniors and handicapped persons
• Canadian Red Cross Society
  Provides short-term loans of walking aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches

Question 8

List the 6 themes covered by the report 1999 and beyond.

Answer 8

• Diversity of Seniors
• Health and Well-being
• Maintaining Autonomy
• Financial Security
• Work and Transition to Retirement
• Intergenerational Issues

Question 9

Define Psychological Abuse/ Emotional Abuse.

Answer 9

Intentionally causing mental suffering through verbal assaults, threats, humiliation, intimidation, harassment or isolation (insulting)

Question 10

Define Financial Abuse/ Exploitation.

Answer 10

The theft or misuse of a senior’s money or possessions by friends, family, contractors or service providers entrusted with the senior’s money (forging a signature on a pension cheque)

Question 11

Define Sexual Abuse.

Answer 11

Unwanted sexual activity. Sexual intercourse or a lack of personal privacy.

Question 12

Define Neglect.

Answer 12

The failure of a caregiver to meet the health and safety needs of the older person who is unable to meet those needs alone (denial of water, food or medication).

Question 13

List the 5 types of Abuse.

Answer 13

• Sexual Abuse
• Physical Abuse
• Psychological/ Emotional Abuse
• Financial Abuse
• Neglect