week 9: chapter 21 Flashcards
What proportion of the world’s population will be composed of older people by 2036?
a. 1in4
b. 1in6
c. 1in8
d. 1in2
a. 1in4
Which Canadian population will have the highest proportion of seniors in 2036?
a. British Columbia
b. Newfoundland
c. Ontario
d. Alberta
b. Newfoundland
Which part of Canada has a more rapidly growing aging population than the rest of Canada?
a. The West coast?
b. The maritime provinces
c. French Canada
d. Prairie provinces
b. The maritime provinces
Jake Chrisoff, 70 years old, has Alzheimer’s and his wife, Barbara, is his main caregiver. A nurse is doing a home visit to assess the situation. What comment by the nurse demonstrates preservation of Jake’s personhood?
a. “Barbara, Jake doesn’t know it’s his birthday so a celebration isn’t necessary”
b. “I recommend isolating Jake to de-escalate his agitation or restlessness”
c. “Jake, tell me about your life on the cattle ranch”
d. “I wouldn’t recommend maintaining Jake’s tradition of reading the paper with
his morning coffee because he can’t follow the story lines anymore”
c. “Jake, tell me about your life on the cattle ranch”
Jake Chrisoff, 70 years old, has Alzheimer’s and his wife, Barbara, is his main caregiver. A nurse is doing a home visit to assess the situation. The nurse explains to Barbara the importance of maximization of remaining strengths. What example illustrates this tenet?
a. Dress Jake because he can’t manage buttons
b. Take Jake for daily walks
c. Cut Jake’s food for him and feed him
d. Put Jake in an adult diaper rather than use a toileting routine
b. Take Jake for daily walks
Jake Chrisoff, 70 years old, has Alzheimer’s and his wife, Barbara, is his main caregiver. A nurse is doing a home visit to assess the situation. Barbara shares with the nurse that she is feeling housebound because she doesn’t drive. What would be an appropriate strategy for the nurse to suggest that is consistent with an age-friendly community?
a. “Perhaps a neighbour could watch Jake while you go out”
b. “Call a taxi and arrange for a friend to stay with Jake”
c. “Ask your daughter to drive you to appointments”
d. “This is the contact number for a volunteer and an informal network of drivers”
d. “This is the contact number for a volunteer and an informal network of drivers”
Albert, 79 years old, lives alone in his own home. He has diabetes, glaucoma, and nocturia from an enlarged prostate. A nurse is completing a fall risk assessment screening tool with Albert. The nurse knows that older people living in the community experience one or more falls each year. What is one example of a modifiable risk factor for falls that the nurse can discuss with Albert?
a. Biological make-up
b. Improper lighting
c. Socian environments
d. Review of medications
d. Review of medications
What percentage of older adults live in institutions?
a. 8
b. 13
c. 26
d. 32
a. 8
Albert, 79 years old, lives alone in his own home. He has diabetes, glaucoma, and nocturia from an enlarged prostate. A nurse is completing a fall risk assessment screening tool with Albert.
The nurse wants to help Albert fall proof his home. Which suggestion would be most beneficial to Albert?
a. The bathroom and bedroom have automatic night lights
b. Cupboards are arranged with commonly used items within easy reach
c. Stairs are free of obstacles and clutter
d. The phone is easy to reach from the bed
a. The bathroom and bedroom have automatic night lights
Albert, 79 years old, lives alone in his own home. He has diabetes, glaucoma, and nocturia from an enlarged prostate. A nurse is completing a fall risk assessment screening tool with Albert. What health promotion strategy can the nurse suggest to Albert that will decrease his risk for a fall?
a. Join a senior’s fitness program
b. Add contrasting colour strips to first and last steps to identify change of level
c. Hire a neighbourhood kid to clear snow and ice from walkways
d. Get a panic button service installed in the home
a. Join a senior’s fitness program
A nurse is doing a home visit with an older female client. What behaviour would alert the nurse to the possibility of delirium?
a. Low socioeconomic status
b. Dishevelled appearance
c. A change in cognition
d. Continuous cognitive decline
c. A change in cognition
A nurse is planning the home care requirements for Mrs. Johal, who had a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) and has lost the use of her left arm. Mr. Johal, 69 years old, still runs his family business with other relatives. What level of support would be appropriate for Mrs. Johal?
a. Speech-language pathology
b. Personal care
c. Community adult day care
d. Homemaking
b. Personal care
There are many aspects to active and positive aging. Which of the following is an example of active and positive aging?
a. The number of chronic illnesses
b. Past experiences with exercise
c. Fear of falling during physical activity
d. Supportive social relationships
d. Supportive social relationships
What is the definition of a baby boomer?
a. Someone who is born between 1925 – 1950
b. Someone who is born between 1910 – 1965
c. Someone who is born between 1945 – 1965
d. Someone who is born between 1950 - 1970
c. Someone who is born between 1945 – 1965
What is the correct term used to describe Stereotyping those that are dependent, frail,
and older?
a. Ageism
b. Sexism
c. Classism
d. Fatalism
a. Ageism
