Deck 21: Technology and Care of Older Adults

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

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?

A) Skype
B) Twitter
C) Facebook
D) Instagram

Question 5

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?

A) Nurse
B) Social worker
C) Physical therapist
D) Occupational therapist

Question 6

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

A) Idealo
B) Read2Go
C) Lumosity Mobile
D) Dragon Dictation

Question 7

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?

A) Dementia
B) Obesity
C) Upper body disability
D) Lower body disability

Question 8

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?

A) Comorbidity
B) Disability
C) Frailty
D) Obesity

Question 9

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?

A) Dementia
B) Obesity
C) Frailty
D) Lower body disability

Question 10

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?

A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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.

Question 14

Individuals with a functional impairment living in the community report having how many pieces of equipment and/or devices in the home, including those for hearing and vision?

A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 14

Question 15

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

A) Seeing
B) Speaking
C) Listening
D) Participating

Question 16

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?

A) Read2Go
B) EyeReader
C) Idealo
D) Lumosity Mobile

Question 17

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?

A) Frailty
B) Memory loss
C) Malnutrition
D) Inability to complete ADLs

Question 18

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?

A) Environmental controls
B) Personal emergency response system
C) Augmentative and alternative communication
D) Adapted recreational activities

Question 19

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?

A) Environmental controls
B) Personal emergency response system
C) Augmentative and alternative communication
D) Adapted recreational activities

Question 20

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?

A) National Guideline Clearinghouse
B) Clinical Practice Guidelines
C) Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL)
D) Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE)

Question 21

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

A) Email
B) Game playing
C) Reading newspapers
D) Music and art activities