NUR 209 MIDTERM EXAM

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NUR 209 MIDTERM EXAM

ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

What are the trends of the geriatric population - People are living longer and longer

The population of 65+ is getting larger and larger (differentiate between 65+ and 85+)

Women are living longer than men in the geriatric population

The centenarian (100+) group is the fastest growing group

Growing amount of 85+ living in a collective dwelling

What are the trends of elderly people and their personal activites - Lots of people are actively pursuing exercising, socializing, and technology

Tons of elderly engage in passive leisure activities

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What is aging in place - Helping adults live independently in their homes, which includes home modifications, consultation, energy conservation, home safety and social interaction

Also includes safe and accessible transportation, and available community support and health services

What are the social determinants of health - 50%: Life/Social

Environment/Upbringing: Lifestyle, food, education, income,

race, housing...

25%: Health Care System; wait times, access, resources

15%: Genetics and Biology

10%: Physical Environment; Air Quality, Civic Infrastructure

What is the dahlgren rainbow model of aging - How SES, culture, environment interact with living/working, social, lifestyle, and genetics

(like a brofenbrenner circles)

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What is the active aging model - Social determinants of health, behaviours, medical, environment, lifestyle+culture+gender influence active aging

What are the common issues in gerontology - Aging in place - People need to be able to age where they want (house modifications)

Support caregivers/aging workforce - Older people are staying in the workforce too long, overworked or understaffed

Social engagement - less family support

Elder abuse - overworked elders for example

What are the factors that affect socioeconomic status - Education, income, gender, race/ethnicity, immigration, mortality, health resource utilization

How does education affect socioeconomic status - More educated are able to thrive, are healthier, and have better function

Could be due to being educated on how to navigate a complex health system and understanding the available health services 3 / 4

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How does income affect socioeconomic status - Higher income = healthier lifestyles

Low income is linked with higher functional disability

How does gender affect socioeconomic status - Women live longer than men but are less healthy

How does race affect socioeconomic status - Indigenous people are disadvantaged

Other socioeconomic factors are affects (available resources, lower income, social isolation)

How does immigration affect socioeconomic status - Health immigrant effect - Health starts out higher than Canadians but quickly dissolves

Changes in diet, activity, habits, discrimination, lack of navigating the system

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