Aptitude Flashcards
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An older adult with moderate dementia becomes agitated when a caregiver attempts to help with bathing. Which approach is most effective?
Answer: Use a calm tone, offer choices, and approach care at a time when the client is most relaxed
Person-centered dementia care emphasizes calm communication, offering choices, and timing activities around the individual's best periods to minimize agitation.
Which of the following is a primary risk factor for falls among older adults?
Answer: Polypharmacy (taking multiple medications simultaneously)
Polypharmacy increases fall risk due to drug interactions, side effects such as dizziness, and impaired balance or cognition.
In the context of advance care planning, a 'living will' is best described as:
Answer: A legal document expressing an individual's wishes for medical treatment if they become incapacitated
A living will is an advance directive that outlines an individual's preferences for medical interventions if they become unable to communicate those wishes.
Which of the following best characterizes 'ageism'?
Answer: Stereotyping, prejudice, or discrimination against individuals based on their age
Ageism involves stereotyping or discriminating against people based on their age and can negatively impact the health, wellbeing, and opportunities of older adults.
A CSA client is concerned about spending down assets to qualify for Medicaid for nursing home care. Which concept describes this strategy?
Answer: Medicaid spend-down
Medicaid spend-down refers to reducing countable assets or income to meet Medicaid eligibility thresholds for long-term care coverage.
The POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) form differs from a standard advance directive primarily because:
Answer: POLST is a medical order signed by a physician, immediately actionable by healthcare providers
POLST is a physician-signed medical order that is immediately actionable by emergency and healthcare personnel, unlike an advance directive which guides decisions but requires interpretation.
Which of the following is an example of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)?
Answer: Managing medications and finances
IADLs are complex activities required for independent living, such as managing medications, finances, transportation, and meal preparation, as distinguished from basic ADLs.