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How should healthcare professionals address older adults across cultures?
How should healthcare professionals address older adults across cultures?
- Addressing the eldest family member first (correct)
- Referring to them by their surname only
- Using first names to show informality
- Interrupting to show interest in the conversation
What is a key tip regarding the formality of addressing older adults?
What is a key tip regarding the formality of addressing older adults?
- Use informal language from the start
- Maintain formality using title & surname until corrected (correct)
- Immediately switch to informality for rapport building
- Always use the person's first name
In family communication and decision-making, what should healthcare professionals assess?
In family communication and decision-making, what should healthcare professionals assess?
- Degree of patient vs. family involvement preferences (correct)
- The family's preference for excluding the patient
- The patient's preference for total isolation
- Whether to ignore the family's input
Why is it important to address patient and family preferences in decision-making?
Why is it important to address patient and family preferences in decision-making?
What is a common cultural practice associated with aging across many societies?
What is a common cultural practice associated with aging across many societies?
What should healthcare providers prioritize when working with older adults from different cultures?
What should healthcare providers prioritize when working with older adults from different cultures?
In the context of end-of-life care, what does the 'right to know' refer to?
In the context of end-of-life care, what does the 'right to know' refer to?
What historical experiences can influence marginalized groups' comfort accessing healthcare?
What historical experiences can influence marginalized groups' comfort accessing healthcare?
How can healthcare providers demonstrate cultural competency in family communication during end-of-life care?
How can healthcare providers demonstrate cultural competency in family communication during end-of-life care?
How can healthcare providers address challenges in end-of-life care for older adults?
How can healthcare providers address challenges in end-of-life care for older adults?
What does culturally responsive care emphasize in terms of decision-making for older adults?
What does culturally responsive care emphasize in terms of decision-making for older adults?
What can the 'right to not know' challenge in health care providers?
What can the 'right to not know' challenge in health care providers?
Why might willingness to use hospice and palliative care be seen as not fulfilling values of filial piety?
Why might willingness to use hospice and palliative care be seen as not fulfilling values of filial piety?
How can low faith in healthcare due to mistreatment affect end-of-life care?
How can low faith in healthcare due to mistreatment affect end-of-life care?
Why might some individuals perceive involvement in hospice as showing a lack of faith in God/Allah?
Why might some individuals perceive involvement in hospice as showing a lack of faith in God/Allah?
How can discussing terms and forms in end-of-life care help improve communication?
How can discussing terms and forms in end-of-life care help improve communication?
Why is involving religious leaders or hospital chaplains important in end-of-life care?
Why is involving religious leaders or hospital chaplains important in end-of-life care?
What is the impact of loneliness on mortality rates among older adults compared to those who are not lonely?
What is the impact of loneliness on mortality rates among older adults compared to those who are not lonely?
According to Holt-Lunstad et al., 2017, what outcomes are most conclusively linked to social connection?
According to Holt-Lunstad et al., 2017, what outcomes are most conclusively linked to social connection?
Which of the following is NOT considered a protective effect from social support networks mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a protective effect from social support networks mentioned in the text?
What is the consequence of chronic illness for marginalized groups mentioned in the text?
What is the consequence of chronic illness for marginalized groups mentioned in the text?
According to Commonwealth Fund, 2001, what are some contributory factors to worse mental health in marginalized groups?
According to Commonwealth Fund, 2001, what are some contributory factors to worse mental health in marginalized groups?
Which biological outcomes are linked to increased morbidity and mortality according to research cited in the text?
Which biological outcomes are linked to increased morbidity and mortality according to research cited in the text?
What is a concerning trend related to social isolation and race/ethnicity in healthcare?
What is a concerning trend related to social isolation and race/ethnicity in healthcare?
What is a common characteristic of rural areas that can contribute to adverse health outcomes for older adults?
What is a common characteristic of rural areas that can contribute to adverse health outcomes for older adults?
Which racial/ethnic group experiences almost twice the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to White adults?
Which racial/ethnic group experiences almost twice the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to White adults?
What is a significant finding related to rural areas and their older adult populations?
What is a significant finding related to rural areas and their older adult populations?
Which racial/ethnic group exhibits lower mortality and disability rates according to the text?
Which racial/ethnic group exhibits lower mortality and disability rates according to the text?
How do rural areas differ from urban areas in terms of the older adult population distribution?
How do rural areas differ from urban areas in terms of the older adult population distribution?
Which factor makes some LGBTQ+ older adults more likely to live alone?
Which factor makes some LGBTQ+ older adults more likely to live alone?
What is a common challenge faced by LGBTQ+ older adults when it comes to caregiving and support?
What is a common challenge faced by LGBTQ+ older adults when it comes to caregiving and support?
Which aspect of LGBTQ+ older adults' experiences contributes to feelings of being 'invisible' or 'hidden'?
Which aspect of LGBTQ+ older adults' experiences contributes to feelings of being 'invisible' or 'hidden'?
What is a key protective factor for LGBTQ+ older adults against social isolation and loneliness?
What is a key protective factor for LGBTQ+ older adults against social isolation and loneliness?
How does the 'Generation Silent' experience impact the social relationships of LGBTQ+ older adults?
How does the 'Generation Silent' experience impact the social relationships of LGBTQ+ older adults?
Which outcome is most strongly influenced by the history of discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ older adults?
Which outcome is most strongly influenced by the history of discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ older adults?
What term is used in the text to describe LGBTQ+ older adults who are less likely to have children, may face strained relationships with their family of origin, and experience loss of partners and friends?
What term is used in the text to describe LGBTQ+ older adults who are less likely to have children, may face strained relationships with their family of origin, and experience loss of partners and friends?
LGBTQ+ older adults are more likely to live alone due to:
LGBTQ+ older adults are more likely to live alone due to:
Which group is mentioned as having a higher likelihood of transitioning at age 55 or later according to the text?
Which group is mentioned as having a higher likelihood of transitioning at age 55 or later according to the text?
What term is used in the text to describe LGBTQ+ older adults who may feel 'invisible' or 'hidden' due to a history of discrimination and stigmatization in society?
What term is used in the text to describe LGBTQ+ older adults who may feel 'invisible' or 'hidden' due to a history of discrimination and stigmatization in society?
What significant historical event impacted the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults by leading to the removal of homosexuality as a mental disorder?
What significant historical event impacted the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults by leading to the removal of homosexuality as a mental disorder?
Which term is used in the text to describe lateral caregiving provided by peers or 'chosen family' to LGBTQ+ older adults?
Which term is used in the text to describe lateral caregiving provided by peers or 'chosen family' to LGBTQ+ older adults?
What primary social determinants of health are highlighted in older age?
What primary social determinants of health are highlighted in older age?
What is a key finding from the Harvard Study of Adult* Development mentioned in the text?
What is a key finding from the Harvard Study of Adult* Development mentioned in the text?
What is the subjective experience associated with loneliness according to the text?
What is the subjective experience associated with loneliness according to the text?
What is essential to consider in order to best treat diverse older adults' needs?
What is essential to consider in order to best treat diverse older adults' needs?
What does the 2001 Health Care Quality Survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates primarily focus on?
What does the 2001 Health Care Quality Survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates primarily focus on?
How do older adults strategically choose their social networks according to the text?
How do older adults strategically choose their social networks according to the text?
What percentage of older adults in the US spend over half of their waking hours alone on average?
What percentage of older adults in the US spend over half of their waking hours alone on average?
Which organization conducted a web event addressing social isolation & loneliness among older Americans during COVID-19?
Which organization conducted a web event addressing social isolation & loneliness among older Americans during COVID-19?
How does social isolation differ from loneliness based on the text?
How does social isolation differ from loneliness based on the text?
In the context of health among older adults, what does the elder economic security standard index™ measure?
In the context of health among older adults, what does the elder economic security standard index™ measure?
What is the impact of one's socioeconomic status (SES) on health outcomes according to the content?
What is the impact of one's socioeconomic status (SES) on health outcomes according to the content?
What was the focus of President & Fellows of Harvard College in 2014 regarding older adults?
What was the focus of President & Fellows of Harvard College in 2014 regarding older adults?
