nurs 421 gero midterm exam with complete solutions.
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NURS 421
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NURS 421
is birth rate going up or down?
why?
down- decreased fertility
people are living longer t or f
true
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nurs 421 gero midterm exam with
complete solutions
is birth rate going up or down?
why?
down- decreased fertility
people are living longer t or f
true
e
what is the number one thing driving population growth?
immigration!
our population is becoming more diverse. t or f
true
what is culturally sensitive care?
ability to provide care with a client-centered orientation. Avoid making
assumptions about a person's values and beliefs based on their culture.
A professional interpreter is always the preference as compared to family
members interpreting. T or F
true
the 4 m's
Medication
Mentation
Mobility
What matters
65+ population (baby boomers) will almost ___ by 2060
double
65+ population (baby boomers) will out number 18 and under population for the
first time ever. T or F
true
which is the fastest growing population?
85 or older
Baby boomer characteristics: technology
, they are interested in technology just need to be shown how to use
Baby boomer characteristics:
education
more educated
Baby boomer characteristics:
work force
staying in work force longer
Baby boomer characteristics:
health decisions
more informed- demand quality care
are their more males or females in the baby boomer population?
females
who has a higher risk for living alone and in poverty? males or females
females
___ of adults over 60 live alone
1/3
__% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition
80%
which is more prevalent in the older population: chronic or acute conditions?
chronic
describe acute conditions in the older population
more severe and complicated
Medicare
A federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years of age and older or
end stage renal failure
Part A of Medicare
Provides coverage for hospital care and limited nursing home care, hospice.
Part B of Medicare
Physician and nursing services, outpatient care, preventative care (x-rays,
laboratory, etc.,). Covers some PT, OT, and equipment.
Part C of Medicare
allows private health insurance companies to provide Medicare benefits
Part D of Medicare
Prescription drug coverage
Medigap insurance
insurance provided by private insurance companies to cover medical expenses
that are not covered by Medicare
Medicaid
A federal and state assistance program that pays for health care services for
people who cannot afford them.
income based.
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