nurs 1016

NURS 1016: SOCIAL ISSUES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE The Canada Health Act principles Public administration Comprehensiveness Universality Portability Accessibility OAS pension age 65. $642.25 per month. Set to increase by 10% in July 2022. This is the maximum benefit based on at least 10-year residency in Canada Canada Pension Plan and QPP Provide retirement pensions and disability benefits for persons who have made contributions to the plan War Veterans...

NURS 1016: HEALTHY AGING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE Aging Aging begins when you are born. Meaning of "aging" is influenced by many factors including culture, society, and gender. E.g., Eastern Cultures are valued for their wisdom. Not always the case in Western societies. Historically, aging was viewed as a "disease". Chronological age Age as measured in years from date of birth. Developmental age age according to maturation level; de...

NURS 1016: CLINICAL ISSUES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS Dementia Syndrome of progressive cognitive impairment that affects everyday functioning Neuropathology of AD Reduction in acetylcholine levels Reduction in neuronal synapses Plaques are formed between neurons Tangles are formed inside neurons Cognitive symptoms of AD Memory Aphasia Visual perception Executive function Behavioral symptoms of AD Agitation Wandering Personality changes ...

NURS 1016 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Gerontological Nursing Roles -Required in a variety of settings: hospital, home, acute and LTC facilities, community, and rehab centres -Mission is to preserve function, enhance health, quality of life and end of life care. Role of RN: LTC 1. Leadership 2. Decision-making 3. Knowledgable 4. Effective communication and collaboration (interdisciplinary team members, all staff providing direct care, and family) ...

NURS 1016: COMMUNICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE Common communication challenges - Sensory impairment, including normal age changes. - Language impairment (e.g. aphasia). - Cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia). - Also... Attitudes of nurses/public towards older adults (e.g. ageism) Sensory impairment - Common causes of hearing loss among older adults includes sensorineural and conduction issues. - Major causes of visual impairment among older adults...

NURS 1016 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which statement best describes the nurse's role regarding this man's wellness? Providing nursing interventions that can help empower a client to achieve his highest level of wellness In differentiating between health and wellness in healthcare, which of the following statements is true? Health is a broad term encompassing attitudes and behaviors Which nur...

NURS 1016 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Evolution of Gerontological Nursing moved from 'illness' to 'holistic focus' Gerontological Nursing Roles required in hospital, home, acute long term care facilities, rehabilitation care centers Nurses provide care to older adults in Long term care, acute care, community care Baby Boomers prepare early for old age, expect higher quality care Aging begins when you are born Meaning of aging influen...

NURS 1016 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE What are some strengths of older adults wisdom, peaceful, experienced (has knowledge and practical life skills), and have healthier past times Why is the proportion of population 65 or older steadily increasing? Low fertility rates and increased life expectancy Groups of old people young old 65-74 middle old 75-84 old old 85+ Centenarians 100+ Supercentenarian 110+ Quality of Care the degree t...

NURS 1016 - MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Define Health Objective process characterized by functional stability, balance, and integrity. WHO (World Health Organization, 1947) - defined health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity" What is Labonte (1993)'s multidimensional conceptualization of health? Reflects both actualization and stability prespectives. Physical...

NURS 1016 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED illness subjective experience of individual and physical manifestation of disease disease objective state of ill health, can be detected by medical science health is the extent to which an individual or group is able to realize aspirations and satisfy needs and change or cope with the environment WHO in 1947 defined health as A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of diseas...