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Disaster Preparation
Spirituality
Lack or Resources
Aging Population
100
When assembling a ”to go” emergency kit how many day worth of supplies should be in it? 
7
100
What is a broad term used to describe a relationship with god or a higher being
Spirituality
100
What is the shortage of RN's by 2025?
200,000-800,000
100
What is the cause of todays rapidly aging population?
Baby Boomers
200
During evacuation what are the most left behind items?
Life sustaining medications and assistive devices 
200
What is a set of beliefs and behaviors shared by a community
Religion
200
What are a few preventive measures for chronic diseases?
screening, counseling, education, and the determinants of health behaviors
200
What factor play an important role in encouraging the older adult to remain independent?
Familiar environment
300
Name 2 measures needed when disaster planning for the elderly.
Assemble a team of relatives/neighbors who can aid in moving immobile individuals, it should include at least one individual who can move heavy objects such as mobility devices or life-support equipment. Provide one or more team members with a key to the individual’s home. Naming one or more member as the legal health-care decision-maker. Assemble a “to go” kit, which should include at least 7 days worth of items the individual routinely uses. (Medications, adult diapers, ostomy supplies, sanitizing supplies, syringes, dressings for wounds) Keep mobility assist devices near the exit. Know where and how to get to the nearest special needs shelter. Have a list of everyday routine, including medication times, treatments, dressing changes along with supplies in case the caregivers become separated.
300
What is the spiritual history and assessment tool developed by Puchalski? Hint....it's an acronym
FICA
300
T-F: Limitations such as reduced hearing, visual acuity, poor memory, and disorientation is why nurses need to use specialized education techniques?
True
300
What type of illness is the older population at the greatest risk for?
Chronic illnesses
400
If ADL assistance or basic medical care is needed, where should this individual go?
A special needs shelter
400
What is a nursing intervention for a patient in spiritual distress?
1. ask open ended questions 2. Be empathetic 3. refer to pastoral care 4. active listening 5. Pray with them, encourage scripture or religious rituals
400
Special education technique that uses praise, a pleased look, or another type of reward
Positive continuous reinforcment
400
What theorist states that individuals are responsible for their own care?
Dorothea Orem
500
Name 1 important piece of information needed when contacting FEMA
Social security number, current address, telephone number, insurance information, total household income, a routing number, description of losses.
500
Name two of the three systems of the body in which spirituality has shown positive influences on?
Cardiovascular, immune and nervous systems.
500
Percentage of American eligible for Medicare by 2029
20%
500
What is one reason for increasing health care costs?
Longevity