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By 2030, the number of people who are 85+ will increase from 4.6 million to ____ million
9.6
A nurse must assess all aspects of the environment that can be ________, _________, or ________.
heard
touched
smelled
What percent of elderly (over the age of 65) live in nursing homes?
5%
The number of those disabled has increased over the years and is currently up to ___ million people
7
65%
More than ____% of older adults experience at least one chronic disease; ____% have two or more
80%
50%
Social security provides over ____% of income for older people with the lowest income levels
84%
Name the percent of each older adult population that had a Bachelor's degree in 2010: Asians, Whites, Blacks and Hispanics.
35% Asians
24% Whites
15% Blacks
10% Hispanics
Name the two skills that are combined in holistic care to enhance the humanity of the nurse and the client receiving care
Technical skills and Social skills
____% of women are more likely to live in poverty compared to ____% of men
11% women
7% men
What percent of the older population currently live in poverty?
9%
2018: 24% men and 16% women
2026: 26% men and 18% women
What are 4 types of environmental aspects a nurse must assess?
1. Privacy-knock, pull curtains, shut doors, allow alone time with family
2. Personal space-respect clients space, personal items and use touch is ok with client
3. Safety-monitor for fall risks, have client wear proper footwear, and monitor for malfunctioning equipment
4. Personalization/Stimulation-allow for individual choice, encourage independent function and allow client to have meaningful pictures/personal items
As the population ages, this is the ratio of older adults to working-age adults
Old-age dependency ratio
Three components of holistic nursing are:
1. Develop a healing relationship-listen, work in unhurried manner, and discuss options and possible solutions with an open mind
2. Work with and as a team-follow HCPs orders, involve family and friends, ask for help when needed and help others when you can
3. Develop excellent clinical skills-practice, practice!!
83%
How does aging affect Revenue or Healthcare?
**TEST**
An aging population and slower labor force growth result in the working-age population paying more to support the elderly. Public budgets strain under the burden of higher total cost of health and retirement programs for the older adult.
New nursing graduates will spend ____% of their working lives caring for older people
75%
HAM Bacon Melt!
1. Holistic communication
2. Assessment
3. Medication administration
4. Bedside skills
5. Management skills
The disability rate (as defined by ADLs) has decreased and is currently about ____% of older adults. Which is affected more, men or women?
21%
Women
In 1776, the average life expectancy was ___ years old
In 1930, the average life expectancy was ___ years old
Today the average life expectancy is ___ years old
35
59.7
79.1
Throughout history, 10% of people could expect to live to age 65. Today, approximately what percent are anticipated to live to 65 or older?
80%
What are three major chronic illnesses in adults over 70 years old?
Over 50% have Osteoarthritis (more women than men)
Under 50% have Hypertension
1/5 have Heart Disease
In 2030, minority populations are projected to represent what percent of the elderly population?
25%
What percent of nursing home patients are over 65?
Of these, what percent are women?
92%
75%