WGU D399 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS!!
Are falls a normal part of aging? Answer - Falls are not a normal part of aging and can cause severe injury or death in an older adult.how do older adults start living a health lifestyle Answer - start small by reducing salt, sugar, or food items high in preservatives. daily exercise.sexual health in older adults Answer - may remind sexual active, more vulnerable to STIs vision and health in older adults Answer - It is normal for an older adult's ability to see up close, see colors clearly, and read with low light to diminish with age.What are the most common disorders that are not considered normal parts of aging Answer - Macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy what type of hearing loss may need medical attention Answer - significant loss, sudden loss, or tinnitus what body system changes are older adults more likely to experience Answer - e high blood pressure, decreased muscle mass and bone density, and arteriosclerosis what are recommended screenings of older adults? Answer - vision hearing bone density cancer blood pressure cholesterol blood glucose what are common ways to prevent disease Answer - getting enough sleep, staying active, avoiding smoking and second-hand smoke, and eating a healthy diet, avoid excessive alcohol use and to take medications as prescribed what may be dietary requirements needed for older adults Answer - protein and minerals Polypharmacy Answer - the use of several medications for varying conditions 1 / 2
Are dementia and Alzheimer's normal for aging ? Answer - no is forgetting when you put your keys normal for older adults Answer - yes mental health screenings recommended for older adults Answer - depression anxiety cognitive loss activities of daily living (ADLs) Answer - activities related to basic personal care and hygiene, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, getting up and ambulating, and using the toilet instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) Answer - activities related to managing self or home, such as cooking, shopping, managing transportation, managing appointments, and managing finances; these activities are more complex than ADLs why does older adult abuse go unreported? Answer - may be difficult for the victim to express themselves verbally, they may fear repercussions, they may assume that they will not be believed, or there could be complex emotional distress if the abuser is a relative abuse Answer - can be physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological. At its core, abuse is the intentional act of causing pain or harm to someone.neglect Answer - deprivation of food, shelter, medication, and other basic needs by an individual who should be providing these items to someone. Neglect can be passive or active.passive neglect Answer - happens when a caregiver is unable to provide care or is uneducated about what care is needed.active neglect Answer - willful withholding of basic needs self neglect Answer - when an individual fails to meet their own basic care needs.exploitation Answer - benefiting from another individual financially or using another's funds improperly.Assisted Technology Answer - any device or piece of equipment that helps an individual maintain functional independence and autonomy (grab bars, wheelchair, large print, pull-on pants/shoes) Home- and community-based services (HCBS) Answer - provided to older or disabled adults in their own homes or a community setting in-home support Answer - Paid caregivers assist the client with basic activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, run errands for the client and assist with getting to and from appointments and the grocery store, basic meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication reminders. NOT NURSING OR SKILLED CARE
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