Module 2 - Promoting Health Flashcards

(40 cards)

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2 factors that influence healthy ageing

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biological and modifiable

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examples of modifiable factors in ageing

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nutritional intake, weight, tobacco, alcohol, salt, BGL, BP

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3
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what is physical activity beneficial in manageing?

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the physical, function, mental and cognitive decline

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4
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which 3 vaccinations are important for older people?

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influenza, pneumococcal and shingles

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5
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what yearly screenings are important?

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  • hearing and vision
  • rectal exam and PSA blood test
  • mammogram and cervical screening
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which aspects of nutrition should be increased for older poeple?

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vitamin D, fibre and calcium

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what happens to our immune system as we age?

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it becomes less effective at fighting off disease

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which parts of the immune system are most affected?

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lymphocytes, b cells and t cells

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9
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what happens to lymphocytes?

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they are less effective at producing effector and regulatory immune responses

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10
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what do lymphocytes protect the body from?

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microorganisms, foreign tissue, cell mutations and alterations

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what happens to t-cells?

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they become less response to antigens

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12
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what are antigens?

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foreign toxins that produce an immune response

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what happens to b-cells?

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they produce less antibodies

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14
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what are antibodies?

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proteins that neutralise pathogens

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15
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why do older people heal slower?

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they have less immune cells to bring about healing

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why are older people more at risk of getting cancer?

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their immune system is no longer as effective at detecting and correcting cell defects

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17
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what is ‘stress-age syndrome’?

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neurohormonal and immune alterations as well as tissue and cellular changes resulting in lessened ability to cope in stressful situations as well as increased risk of infection

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why may an older person not show typical signs and symptoms of inflammation and infection?

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  • immune system changes
  • loss of central temperature control mechanisms
  • decreased muscle mass
  • loss of shivering ability
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atypical signs of infection in the older person

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  • disorientation
  • change in mental status
  • restlessness
  • tachypnoea
20
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65yr+ should be vaccinated for

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influenza and pneumococcal

21
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70-79 yrs should be vaccinated for

22
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the aged care system in australia is managed where?

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through the myagedcare website

23
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which commission governs the aged care sector? what do they govern this with and with which legislation?

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The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission governed with the Aged Care Quality Standards under the Aged Care Act 1997

24
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Which program helps to provide ongoing and short term care and support services to older people?

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the Commonwealth Home Support Program

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what services do the CHSP provide?
help with housework, personal care, meals and food preparation, transport, shopping, allied health, social support and planned respite
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what are home care packages?
tailored support, clinical and personal care services to meet an individual's assessed needs
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what do home care packages provide?
``` more structure, over 4 levels of care level 1: basic care needs level 2: low level care needs level 3: intermediate care needs level 4: high care needs ```
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4 aspects of caring for diverse groups
recognition, negotiation, collaboration and validation
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recognition
acknowledging preferred name/title
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negotiation
ask for preferences, choices and needs regardless of language barrier/cognitive ability
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collaboration
seeking support from interpreters and organisations
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validation
acknowledging feelings and emotions and having a sympathetic presence
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examples of diverse groups in australia
- culturally and linguistically diverse - aboriginal and torres strait islander - lgbtiq+ - veterans - rural/remote living - homeless/at risk of becoming homeless
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what is advance care planning?
the documentation of a person's goals, values, beliefs and preferences so that the person's wishes may still be carried out should they no longer be able to make decisions for themselves
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why is advance care planning so important?
it allows the older person freedom in their way of living and ensures maximum health promotion
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what is dignity of risk?
the belief that any person regardless of their age and ability have the right to self determination and risk taking within their life
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dignity of risk is essential to what?
maintaining dignity and self esteem
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having a duty of care is NOT about creating restrictions and rules but about...
giving options and respecting autonomy and dignity of the person and the choices that they make
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a nursing diagnosis consists of
problem, aetiology and defining characteristics
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steps to making a diagnosis
1. analyse available data 2. identify health problems, risks and strengths 3. formulate diagnostic statement