Aging gracefully
What is a risk factor for elder abuse
An elder with urinary incontinence
A family unit that includes the husband, wife, children and other blood relatives
Extended family
The U.S. Department of Education defines a homeless child as
a child abandoned in a hospital
According to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) definitions of homelessness, what would be considered homeless?
An individual who spends most nights at public or private places not designed for regular sleeping accommodations
Nurses role related to end-of-life issues in an inoperable cancer patient
initiating discussions and education
Community health nurse considers this the fastest-growing segment of the senior population
old-old age (age 85 and older)
A classified disability according to ICF
need to use a powered wheelchair
Most child homicised are caused by this method
Firearms
What is the purpose of the Homeless Information Management System (HIMS)?
Obtains national data on homeless individuals
This theory explains aging as the accumulation of random events over time.
stochastic theory
Healthy people 2030 goal for the elderly population
increase the proportion of older adults with reduced physical or cognitive function who engage in light, moderate, or vigorous leisure-time physical activities.
According to SIPP what is classified as an instrumental activity of daily living?
Preparing meals
Child maltreatment that allows the child to use drugs and alcohol is an example of
Neglect
What official national organization provides financial housing assistance to low-income families
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Leading cause of death because of injuries in seniors
falls
Compared to men, women age 65 years and older are most at risk for?
Widowhood
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for?
It ensures a free public education from preschool through secondary education for children with disabilities.
A school nurse knows that under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, a student's health record can be released in an
A family being evicted and moving into a homeless shelter in 3 days. According to HUD, this family is?
in imminent risk of homelessness
Which faith commonly practices abstaining from eating any form of meat
Hinduism
Safe strategies for a client with dementia that wanders (many answers)
-place bells on doors
-inform local police of potential problems
-childproof door knobs
-keep current pictures of client avail.
Nurses can help parents and family members adjust to a child with a disability by
establishing a partnership between the parent and health care team
A goal set by Healthy People 2030 includes education to middle, junior, and senior high school students in priority areas. These areas include (multiple answers)
-Alcohol and drug use
-Lack of physical activity
-Injury and violence
-Poor nutrition
The number one health concern identified by the majority of rural health care leaders is
lack of health insurance
A recent stroke patient was also diagnosed with diabetes, he is at risk for
Depression