WGU STUDY GUIDE FOR CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Baby Boomers Correct Answer large group of people born between . Considered more affluent, better educated and healthier. Baby boomers have entered the older age group as of 2011 Baby Boomers unique characteristics that make them a challenge for healthcare professionals Correct Answer They expect and demand excellence in geriatric care. Health disparities exist among minority elder group. Other vulnerable older adults are veterans, those with disabilities, and prisoners. Top five racial groups in United States Correct Answer European Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans European Americans Correct Answer individualistic, stoic (don't want to be a burden to others), elder Europeans lose their sense of self worth. Trust authority (will tend to follow health care advice) European Americans - top five health disparities Correct Answer smoking by pregnant women, drug induced deaths, deaths from poisoning, deaths from melanoma, and deaths from COPD before age 45. African Americans Correct Answer second largest minority populations. Role of religion and spirituality plays important role in health and wellness. Equate good luck, good fortune, and good health with being right with God. Disease and illness can be thought of as being in disfavor with God. Believe they have less control over their health and well being than God. Illness/disease is part of God's plan. Closer ties with extended families and rely on their close family ties for support. Distrustful of health care personnel because of discrimination in medical care and because most authority figures in health care are not African Americans. African Americans - top five health disparities Correct Answer new cases of gonorrhea, congenital syphilis, new cases of AIDS, and deaths due to HIV infection. The impact of racism has long been considered one of the factors that contribute to decreased longevity and increases of chronic illnesses Hispanic Americans Correct Answer high values on family, religion, and community. Emphasize family interdependence over independence. They turn to family first before seeking outside health care. Seek the use of homeopathic remedies in conjunction with religious artifacts before engaging the health care professional. They disagree with is silence and noncompliance.