Week 11 older adults part 1

Question 1

What are the five aspects of functional ability? “Ability to”

Answer 1

Ability to:

1. Meet one’s needs.
2. Learn, grow, and make decisions
3. Mobility
4. Build and maintain relationships
5. Contribute

Question 2

List the five I’s of geriatrics

Answer 2

• immobility
• intellect
• incontinence
• iatrogenesis
• impaired homeostasis

Question 3

What are the six most common chronic diseases among Canadian women 65+

Answer 3

• osteoporosis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• mood and anxiety disorders
• dementia
• asthma
• osteoarthritis

Question 4

List the geriatric giants (4)

Answer 4

• falls
• confusion
• incontinence
• polypharmacy

Question 5

What are the six most common chronic diseases among Canadian men 65+

Answer 5

• gout
• IHD (ischemic heart disease)
• parkinsonism
• diabetes
• cancer
• heart failure

Question 6

What are the components of a social assessment? (5)

Answer 6

• social network
• caregiver assessment
• potential for elder abuse
• environment
• spiritual needs