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The dying person is unaware that they are dying. But others including their family and friends and those caring for them are aware, but may not talk about it. What type of awareness is this?
Closed awareness
Several theories on aging have been put forth; how should the nurse use these theories?
to guide nursing care
Trauma is experiences that ____ an individuals capacity to cope
overwhelms
______ can help to identify gaps between self-care abilities and self-care resources required.
Disability assessments
_____ illnesses in late life can be managed, but not cured.
Chronic Illnesses
Which term is defined as “the process of planning for a time when a person may not have the mental capacity to make decisions about his or her own health care”?
Advance care planning
______is the application of adult learning principles to teaching interventions for older persons
geragogy
Protective measures are available for persons with ________ capacity, through power of attorney and guardianship.
impaired
There are __ phases of the chronic illness trajectory
7
____ illnesses in late life can quickly cause death
Acute
Type of care that involves relieving suffering and improving the quality of living and dying. It supports and guides the dying person and family. It allows patients to die with dignity and with pain-free methods. It does not involve acute interventions for the disease. It provides comfort for the patient. It is directed toward maximizing comfort rather than achieving a cure.
Palliative Care
What percentage of adult Canadians have proficient health literacy?
40%
A hospice referral is filled out by?
anyone on the healthcare team. does not need to be the Dr.
The recommendation for exercise for older adults is __ mins per week
150 (atleast)
5 signs of elder abuse
unexplained injuries, withdrawal, fear, unexplained financial withdrawals. Signs of neglect, restraint, malnutrition.. etc etc
what is the nurses role in advance care planning?
Nurses can serve as a resource person ready to answer questions that a patient may have about end-of-life decision making.
the most common type of elder abuse is
psychological
Decreased functioning of which physical structure is likely to result in decreased metabolism in older persons?
thyroid gland
What are weisman's 6 C's?
care, control, composure, communication, continuity, and closure.
this framework includes the following components: competence, compassion, conscience, commitment, and confidence
5 c's of caring
___________ illnesses are “conditions that last a year or more and require ongoing medical attention, or limit activities of daily living.”
chronic
Which age-related change contributes to anorexia and weight loss in the older adult?
fewer taste buds
stages of grief
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
Chronic disorders and acute illnesses ____ be separated into distinct categories
Cannot
who will pass this final?
EVERYONE !!!!