Exam Preview for 40197: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Social Connec

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Social Connections in Older Adults with Hearing Loss

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1. Which two components are involved in the concept of social disconnection? Health and vitality Hearing loss and Aging Loneliness and social isolation Empowerment and Engagement
2. According to Timmer et al’s 2024 article, social and emotional well-being can be addressed in the clinic in how many steps? 2 5 8 12
3. What is the validated self-report used in the clinic to assess the empowerment of an individual? IOI-HA VFS-A-10 Empowerment FAQ-2 EMPAQ-5
4. According to the 2023 Surgeon General report, what is as dangerous as social disconnection? Having a loaded gun in your home Smoking 15 cigarettes per day Drinking a 6-pack of beer per day Driving without a seatbeat
5. According to the 2023 Surgeon General report, what is a consequence of chronic, long-term social disconnectedness? A significantly increased risk for early death from all causes Hearing loss An inability to use hearing aids effectively A myriad of unknown sequelae