Prevention and Management of Health Problems in Older Adults
30 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the focus of tertiary prevention in healthcare?

  • Rehabilitation and caregiver support (correct)
  • Medical diagnosis
  • Preventive vaccinations
  • Early detection of diseases

    • Who is part of the rehabilitation team in tertiary prevention?

  • Physician, physiotherapist, dietitian
  • Psychiatrist, social worker, optometrist
  • Nurse, pharmacist, dentist
  • Occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, nurse (correct)

    • What are examples of hard interventions in rehabilitation?

  • Drugs and medical treatment, physiotherapy (correct)
  • Advice on lifestyle changes, encouragement
  • Using aids and adaptation, social attitude modification
  • Health education, counseling

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

    <p>Health education about disease complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To modify social attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To guide preventive interventions and care</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Physical, Functional, Psychological, Affective, Socio-economical, Environmental</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Protect it, promote it, and extend it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To assess and manage diseases and disabilities in the elderly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Only available in tertiary and few secondary health care centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Maintaining the elderly active and providing quality care</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Collaborator</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Physical, psychosocial, spiritual, functional, developmental, and environmental factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To develop family-focused nursing diagnoses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Case manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Setting mutually acceptable goals with collaboration from the client and family</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Functioning as a case manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Services for sub-acute problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Services for chronic problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context are Urgent domiciliary visits typically carried out?

    <p>For sub-acute problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Respite care in care homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rapid Access (admission avoidance) services</p> 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?

    <p>Collaborating with families and other providers</p> 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?

    <p>Organizing urgent assessment services for acute patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Geriatric services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Providing urgent assessment for acute health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Long-term health care coverage options</p> 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?

    <p>Urgent assessment services for acute patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser