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T1: The Aging Population (CH 1) Flashcards

1
Q

What are two big roles of the gerontological nurse?

A
  • Know the facts

- Educate the Public

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2
Q

Current older population offered ___, ___, and ___ making the country great.
(three s words!)

A

sacrifice, strength, spirit

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3
Q

Older adults are currently viewed with what 3 comparisons?

A
  • prejudice vs positivism
  • knowledge vs myth
  • concern vs neglect
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4
Q

Who: COrrelation of age and respected

A

Confucious

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5
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Who: Attaining old age was an accomplishment

A

Chinese

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6
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Who: DrEaded growing old

A

Egyptians

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7
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Who: Struggles between the old and the young

A

Greeks

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8
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Who: Limited respect for elders

A

Ancient Romans

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9
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What: Well-being of family; desire to respect elders

A

The Bible

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10
Q

Time period: Rise of superiority of the youth

A

Medieval times

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11
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___ Revolution: Persons of advanced age left unprotected

A

Industrial Revolution

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12
Q

1914: First geriatric textbook written by Dr. ___ “Father of Geriatrics”.

A

Nascher

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13
Q

What was the Federal Old Age Insurance Law?

A

A provision of some financial security for older adults

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14
Q

Young-Old
Middle-Old
Old-Old

A

60-74
75-84
85-100

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15
Q

Over 100 years of age

A

Centenarians

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16
Q

Persons 65+ currently represent more than __% of the US population

A

13

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17
Q

Life expectancy has ____

A

increased

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18
Q

Life expectancy over the years
1930:
1965:
Present:

A
  1. 7 years
  2. 2 years
  3. 2 years
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19
Q

Population over ___ years double by year __ and triples by year __.

A

85
2036
2049

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20
Q

Centenarians are increasing or decreasing?

A

increasing

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21
Q

What are some factors in increased life expectancy?

A

Advancements in disease control and health technology
Lower infant and child mortality rate
Improved sanitation
Better living conditions

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22
Q

Gap widening between __ and __ individuals. NURSES SHOUL DBE CONCERNED WITH HEALTH AND SOCIETAL ISSUES

A

black and white

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23
Q

Gap narrowing between __ and __ individuals. NURSES SHOUL DBE CONCERNED WITH HEALTH AND SOCIETAL ISSUES

A

males and females

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24
Q

Half of women over __ are widowed.

A

65

25
Q

The majority of men are __

A

married

26
Q

Most older adults live with _____

A

spouse or other family members

27
Q

Twice the number of __ than ___ live alone in later life.

A

women than men

28
Q

The potential for living alone __ with age of both men and women.

A

increases

29
Q

The percentage of older adults living below the poverty line has ___.

A

declined

30
Q

Most older adults depend on ___ ___ for more than half of their income.

A

social security

31
Q

Their is a high prevalence of home ownership by older adults “Asset ___ and cash ___”

A

rich

poor

32
Q

Women and minority groups have ___ income than white men.

A

less

33
Q

Percentage of older workers in labor force is ___

A

declining

34
Q

Men are leaving workforce at ___ age.

A

earlier

35
Q

Number of middle-age women employed is ___

A

increasing

36
Q

__ __ desire to continue to work at the age of retirement.

A

Baby boomers

37
Q

Trend toward ___ education of older adults.

A

increased

38
Q

Advanced degrees are ___ prevalent than in the past and we have ___ incomes.

A

more

higher

39
Q

Older adults will be more ___ health care consumers.

A

informed

40
Q

___ ___ are major problems in the older adult population.

A

chronic illnesses

41
Q

Most older adults have at least one __ __.

A

chronic illness

42
Q

Chronic conditions limits __ and ___ : major source of disability.

A

ADL’s and IADL

43
Q

What are some leading chronic conditions?

A

arthritis, hypertension, hearing issues, heart conditions, diabetes, varicose veins, etc.

44
Q

What type of Medicare?

hospital and other services

A

A

45
Q

What type of Medicare?

medical visit services and other services

A

B

46
Q

What type of Medicare?

Medicare Advantage Plan

A

C

47
Q

What type of Medicare?

Drug plan

A

D

48
Q

Broadens the scope of preventative care and helps reduce health disparities so that underserved groups can reach their full health potential.

A

Affordable Care Act

49
Q

Approximately __ in __ older adults will spend some time in a nursing home.

A

1 in 4

50
Q

Health and social agencies must anticipate future ____

A

needs

51
Q

___ ___ are the next wave of older adults.

A

Baby boomers

52
Q

Baby boomers are born between __ - __.

A

1946-1964

53
Q

Baby boomers are __ and __ __.

A

diverse and better educated

54
Q

Baby boomers invented ___ mvoement.

A

fitness

55
Q

Baby boomers are enamored with ____ products.

A

“high-tech”

56
Q

Their are higher rates of ___, ___, and __ __.

A

hospitalization, surgery, and physician visits

57
Q

Less than ___% of older adults live in a nursing home, assisted living, or other institutions.

A

5%

58
Q

Gerontological Nurses need to advocate in ensuring that cost-containment efforts do not jeopardize the ___ of older adults.

A

welfare

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