Terminology
Unit I
Unit II
Unit II_continued
Unit III
100
the inability to focus or accommodate properly due to reduced elasticity of the lens
What is Presbyopia?
100
The first significant step toward improving the lives of older adults occurred in 1935 with the passage of this
What is Social Security Act?
100
the loss of intracellular fluid is a cause of increased risk of this
What is dehydration?
100
a symptom, that is not necessarily a short term problem which can impair daytime activities and the underlying cause must be investigated
What is insomnia?
100
When kidney function is reduced, the biological half-life can increase as much as 40% and increase the risk of this
What is adverse drug reactions?
200
refers to the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs
What is Pharmacokinetics?
200
is the essence of our being that transcends and connects us
What is spirituality?
200
progressive hearing loss that occurs as a result of age-related changes to the inner ear, including loss of hair cells, decreased blood supply, reduced flexibility of basilar membrane, degeneration of spiral ganglion cells, and reduced production of endolymph
What is presbycusis?
200
can result in malnutrition, depression, or a decrease in mobility that can precipitate skin breakdown
What is unresolved pain?
200
when first initiated or changed, carries a risk of orthostatic hypotension and subsequent falls
What is anti-hypertensive therapy?
300
delaying or compressing the years in which serious illness and decline occur so that an extended life expectancy results in more functional, healthy years
What is Compression of Mortality?
300
a concept described by Robert Butler several decades ago that is defined as “the prejudices and stereotypes that are applied to older people solely on the basis of their age
What is ageism?
300
Blood flow declines, atrophy and decrease in weight, and normal loss of verbal skills occurs with this
What is age related changes of the brain?
300
Loneliness and boredom may impact the older adult's incentive to do this with the consequence of decreased energy, ability to perform ADLS and resistance to disease/illness
What is eat?
300
Older adults often do not manifest fever or chest pain with this condition
What is pneumonia?
400
Delay in the onset of sleep
What is Sleep Latency?
400
constitute the leading cause of death for older adults, exceeding those attributed to acute illnesses
What is Chronic Illness?
400
often results in fever and oozing that can be mistaken for diarrhea and is associated with abdominal pain
What is fecal impaction?
400
Hot water temperature 124°F, Refrigerator stocked with food that is outdated, Medication labels absent from prescription containers, throw rugs scattered throughout the environment and snow-covered walkway
What are safety hazards for the older adult?
400
Reduced ciliary activity, Less efficient cough response and Reduced vital capacity would indicate a nursing diagnosis of
What is Risk of Infection?
500
Maximum amount of air that can be expelled following maximum inspiration
What is vital capacity?
500
a valuable tool for many older adults, but it does not occur easily or naturally for many people and is likely to require some teaching and guidance. It is not necessarily easier for older people or for women, and cognitive deficits do not preclude it
What is self-reflection?
500
Antihistamines and diuretics are often implicated in cases of this condition
What is incontinence?
500
A nursing assessment that incorporates asking a patient to point to an object and name it
What is assessment of expressive aphasia?
500
The combination of increased lifespan with the availability of treatment options for previously fatal conditions has contributed to the increased incidence of this in the elderly
What is chronic conditions?
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