HLTENN013 Older person unit (Session 7- Explore)

Which of the following is NOT a biological theory of ageing?

• Wear and Tear Theory

• Somatic Mutation Theory

• Activity Theory

• Free Radical Theory

NMBA Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice, Standard 7 is:

• Interprets information from a range of sources in order to contribute to planning appropriate care

• Functions in accordance with the law, policies and procedures affecting EN practice

• Communicates and uses documentation to inform and report care

• Engages in ongoing development of self as a professional

We need skilled aged care nurses because:

• People are living longer

• Ageing impacts on patho-physiological changes occurring in the body

• A & B

• I don't know why?

NMBA's Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice, Standard 1 is:

• Collaborates with the RN, the person receiving care and the healthcare team when developing plans of care

• Provides nursing care that is informed by research evidence

• Functions in accordance with the law, policies and procedures affecting EN practice

• Communicates and uses documentation to inform and report care

NMBA's Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice, Standard 6 is:

• Accepts accountability and responsibility for own actions

• Engages in ongoing development of self as a professional

• Interprets information from a range of sources in order to contribute to planning appropriate care

• Provides skilled and timely care to people whilst promoting their independence and involvement in care decision–making

Aged care act was introduced in?

• 1995

• 1997

• 1993

• 1999

Carer's recognition act was introduced in?

• 2008

• 2005

• 2012

• 2014

Which of the following is NOT a type of guardianship law/order?

• Plenary

• Statutory

• Limited

• Enduring

Ageing has the MOST impact on which body system?

• Neurological

• Cardiovascular

• Musculoskeletal

• Integumentary

Palliative care means to provide care to a person with an active, progressive, advanced disease, who has little or no prospect of cure and who is expected to die, and for whom the primary goal is to optimise the quality of life.

• True

• False