C475 Care of Older Adult Objective Assessment - STUDY GUIDE

STUDY GUIDE for C475 Care of Older Adult Objective Assessment Exam questions are taken from the Learning Objectives under the 9 Competencies: #1 Competency 742.1.1: Compassionate and Respectful Care of Older Adults The graduate integrates principles of compassion and respect for patients and their families into the planning and delivery of care to a diverse population of older adults and into advocacy for vulnerable older adults. This topic addresses the following learning objectives:  Recognize the impact of attitudes, values, and expectations about aging. THE WAY YOU VIEW AGEING IF OFTEN A PRODUCT OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT. MANY OF OUR IDEAS ABOUT AGEING MAY NOT BE GROUNDED IN FACT AND BE NEGATIVE.  Describe how the RN’s personal beliefs and values may impact the care of older adults. MAY WORRY ABOUT YOUR OWN AGEING AND WHAT IT MEANS. MAY NOT LIKE OLDER PEOPLE. MAY BE FEARFUL OF THE ELDERLY  Articulate the concept of individualized care as the standard of practice with older adults, considering the right care, at the right time, in the right place and by the right provider of care. ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL, REHAB FACILITY, HOME, LONG TERM CARE (NURSING HOME) , HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE, RESPITE CARE, CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (CCRC)  Define Baby Boomers Those born between 1946 and 1964  What are the five racial groups listed in your text? Blacks, non Hispanic whites, Hispanics, American Indian, Asian, Pacific Islander  How would you perform discharge teaching to an Hispanic patient I would include the family. If Spanish speaking only give materials in Spanish and use an interpreter if necessary  Apply effective and respectful communication strategies in the care of older adults and their families.  List some of the changes of aging that could affect therapeutic communication VISION; THE LENS CHANGES IN COLOR, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE AGING EYE TO DISTINGUISH COLORS ON THE BLUE-GREEN HUE. LENS BECOMES FLATTER, DENSER DECREASING THE ABILITY TO ACCOMMODATE. PUPILLARY RELEX SLOWS MAKING IT MORE C475 DIFFICULT TO SEE IN LOWER LIGHT, CATARACTS. TREATMENT: POSITION