Health & Wellness
Uses of an antibacterial soap to reduce potential for infection
What action is not appropriate for Older Adults with Pruritus?
Common respiratory condition of older adults
What is COPD?
Slowing of the impulse transmission in nervous system.
What is longer reaction time?
Interdisciplinary setting.
What is a long-term care facility?
Important source of Calcium to prevent Osteoporosis in the older adult.
What is Yogurt?
Interventions used with older adults to prevent skin breakdown.
What is turning patient every 2 hours?
Helps empty the lungs of used air and promotes inhalation of additional oxygen
What is Pursed-lip breathing?
Age related changes, farsightedness & loss of elasticity of the lens.
What is Presbyopia?
Can work as a Intake Coordinator
What is the role of the LPN/LVN?
Used to identify older adults that have a risk for Osteoporosis
What is a Bone Density Scan?
Older adult once involved with the community, family & friends but now spends more time alone.
What is Disengagement Theory?
Curvature of the spine that alters respiration and air exchange.
What is Kyphosis?
An area that is affected through disease processes.
What is altered Cognition?
Personal Care Services provided in an Assisted Living
What is housekeeping and laundry?
Difficulty swallowing which may arise from a stroke or other neurological dysfunctions
What is Dysphagia?
Planning process for long term residents
What is patient centered care?
Signs & symptoms such as high fever, lethargy, disorientation, & anorexia
What is Pneumonia?
Common cause of Dementia
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Defines requirements for the quality of care given to residents in long-term care facilities.
What is OBRA?
Verbal coaching, avoiding liquids, upright position, reducing distractions & refer to speech therapist.
What are interventions for patient with compromised swallowing?
Services based on a medical model that includes expert nursing services & medical management.
What is "patient safety" ?
Difficulty coughing up secretions
What is greatest concern for Kyphosis?
Sudden postural changes when standing.
What is Orthostatic Hypotension?
Required by law to visit long term care facilities unannounced on a annual basis, as needed & when incidents are reported
What are surveyors?
Involuntary loss of small amount of urine with sneezing & coughing
What is stress incontinence?