Prevention and Management of Health Problems in Older Adults

What is the focus of tertiary prevention in healthcare?

Rehabilitation and caregiver support

Who is part of the rehabilitation team in tertiary prevention?

Occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, nurse

What are examples of hard interventions in rehabilitation?

Drugs and medical treatment, physiotherapy

Which soft intervention is aimed at encouraging lifestyle changes for older adults?

Health education about disease complications Signup and view all the answers

In tertiary prevention, what is the purpose of supporting the caregiver?

To modify social attitudes Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of assessing the physical and mental capacity of the elderly?

To guide preventive interventions and care Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the elderly assessment described in the text?

Physical, Functional, Psychological, Affective, Socio-economical, Environmental Signup and view all the answers

According to Sir James Sterling Ross, what is the recommended approach towards old age?

Protect it, promote it, and extend it Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the multi-disciplinary Geriatric Assessment (Geriatric Clinic) as mentioned in the text?

To assess and manage diseases and disabilities in the elderly Signup and view all the answers

What does the text state about the availability of Geriatric Clinics?

Only available in tertiary and few secondary health care centers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of elderly assessment discussed in the text?

Maintaining the elderly active and providing quality care Signup and view all the answers

Which professionals are typically involved in the multi-disciplinary Geriatric Assessment mentioned in the text?

Gerontologist/Physician, Physiotherapist, Psychiatrist, Social worker Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of the community health nurse working with older adults in the community?

Collaborator Signup and view all the answers

In what ways does the community health nurse conduct the assessment of older adult clients in the community?

Physical, psychosocial, spiritual, functional, developmental, and environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

How does the community health nurse use data from a comprehensive assessment?

To develop family-focused nursing diagnoses Signup and view all the answers

What role does the community health nurse play after developing a care plan for an older adult client?

Case manager Signup and view all the answers

When setting health promotion goals for older adult clients, what approach is taken by the community health nurse?

Setting mutually acceptable goals with collaboration from the client and family Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of the community health nurse in implementing a care plan for older adults?

Functioning as a case manager Signup and view all the answers

What type of services are provided by General Practitioner (GP) emergency services?

Services for sub-acute problems Signup and view all the answers

Which service focuses on the active, elective management of slowly progressive conditions?

Services for chronic problems Signup and view all the answers

In what context are Urgent domiciliary visits typically carried out?

For sub-acute problems Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a situation warranting assessment by a GP for diagnosis and management plan?

Weight loss Signup and view all the answers

Which service provides care for established needs and slowly progressive conditions?

Respite care in care homes Signup and view all the answers

In which service would you expect to find assessment of a patient with a progressive disease process?

Rapid Access (admission avoidance) services Signup and view all the answers

What is an important role for the community health nurse in improving the quality of health in chronic conditions?

Collaborating with families and other providers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a valuable community service that a community health nurse can engage in?

Organizing urgent assessment services for acute patients Signup and view all the answers

What has developed rapidly since the 1950s, varying based on local resources and experts?

Geriatric services Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT a form of geriatric services mentioned in the text?

Providing urgent assessment for acute health issues Signup and view all the answers

What is a key activity for the community health nurse to educate the community about?

Long-term health care coverage options Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a service that community health nurses can organize, coordinate, or supervise?

Urgent assessment services for acute patients Signup and view all the answers