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Aging In Place: It Takes A Team

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1.  Which of the following is NOT an age-related change seen in clients? Cells have decreased ability to divide and multiply Cells divide and multiply rapidly Decreased elastic tissue Increased fibrous tissue

2.  What is the definition of a "well elder"? Any person 65+ years aging with a condition that creates a mild restriction or impairment An older adult experiencing a progressive decline in multiple body systems Any person 85+ years aging with a condition that creates a mild restriction or impairment Another term for frail person

3.  What do we see in frailty syndrome? Multiple comorbidities Weakness Immobility/loss of function All of the above

4.  What is sarcopenia? Accumulation of abnormalities A progressive, age-related generalized loss of muscle mass and function Increased muscle mass as a person ages Reduced potential for compensation

5.  What is an intrinsic factor for a fall? Advanced age Impaired vision Pathological issues All of the above

6.  Which is NOT a fall risk factor? Being female-estrogen Being male-testosterone Being white-osteoporosis Having physical limitations-weakness, imbalance

7.  Age-related reduction in appetite and energy intake is known as: Failure to Thrive Dehydration Anorexia of Aging Sarcopenia

8.  Consider a water protocol for: Patients with dysphagia who are consuming thickened liquids Patients who have severe coughing episodes Patients with significantly impaired cognition Patients with active pneumonia

9.  Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding health literacy? It is synonymous with general literacy. People with lower health literacy tend to get health information from written sources. Low health literacy is associated with poor health None of the above are true.

10.  What strategy can be used to reduce care resistance behaviors in dementia? Provide multi-step directions Use "elder speak" Use physical assistance without verbal cues Use a calm approach