Exam 21: Technology and Care of Older Adults

What type of assistive technology includes modifications to buildings, rooms, or other facilities that allow people with physical impairments to use ramps and door openers to enter and allow people with visual disabilities to follow Braille directions and move more freely within a facility?

Assistive technologies provide a possible solution to promote independence among the very old but these are often underutilized in routine care.

Much of the time, individuals are expected to learn through what process?

The electronic medical record (EMR) contains all the medical and health-related history from a provider that can be used for diagnosis and treatment.

What source of evidence began in 1955 and contains an extensive listing of nursing publications plus additional materials such as evidence-based care sheets and quick lessons that provide concise overviews of diseases and conditions, with an outline of the most effective treatment options?

It is critical for healthcare practitioners to assess an individual's mental capacity and his/her ability to make decisions about future care before assistive devices can be employed.

Although studies have shown varied results, a consistent finding is that older adults are reluctant to use assistive devices.

The fastest growing sector of the population is those individuals over 85 years, and they pose a particular challenge because they have high rates of which of the following?

Independent studies performed by Keenan (2009) and Malcolm et al. (2001) found that most older adults primarily used the Internet for what purpose?

Celia the robot contains a videoscreen that works like what popular application in that the family member can remotely text, talk, and see the aging person, making it simple to share experiences?

Improved health care for acute illnesses and diseases helps individuals live longer, but also increases the chances of developing chronic conditions accompanied by increased disability.

Based on their study, Pressler and Ferraro recommend that healthcare providers and caregivers be aware of and increase in what medical condition and facilitate the use of assistive devices to effectively bridge the gap between impairment and function?

What application features games designed by neuroscientists to enhance memory and cognitive speed for older adults?

A core issue in decision making around the use of assistive technology is the balance between the right to independence for individuals with what medical condition and the duty of the caregiver to minimize harm?

Typically, what healthcare professional determines whether assistive devices are appropriate for older adults and their environment and educates them and their caregivers on the use and care of such devices?

What mobile application acts as a magnifying glass whereas individuals can hold their iPhone in front of a book or newspaper and get a clear picture of the text with a light to help brighten it?

Several studies have shown that which of the following is a strong indicator of declining health and may increase the likelihood of an emergency situation occurring?

During inpatient rehabilitation, an older adult will receive an average of how many pieces of equipment and/or devices to use in the home for mobility, dressing, seating, bathing, grooming, and feeding?

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Age Lab tested a monitoring system that uses the same software NASA used to communicate with astronauts in space to see if it could improve older adults' medication adherence and food habits.

Without effort by the user, professional help, ongoing practice, and support from friends, family, and colleagues, the promises of which of the following may never be realized?