medical key terms
what is Alzheimer's disease?
a form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
what is Arteriosclerosis?
a condition in which blood vessels become thick and lose elasticity
what is Arthritis?
an inflammation of the joints causes the joints to become stiff less flexible and painful
what is Atherosclerosis?
a condition in which blood vessels become narrow deposits of fat and minerals
what is Autonomy?
self governance or the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action
what is Bronchitis?
bronchioles become inflamed decrease the efficiency and function of the respiratory system and even more severely
what are Cataracts?
where normally transparent lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque
what is a Cerebrovascular accident?
a stroke
what is Culture?
the values beliefs ideas customs and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next
what is Delirium?
the symptoms are caused by high fever kidney infection drug toxicity or other treatable conditions
what is dementia?
loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability loss of memory impaired judgement personality change and disorientation
what is a Disability?
a physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions
what is a Disease?
any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body
what is Dysphagia?
difficult swallowing
what is emphysema?
the alveoli lose their elasticity
what is thrombus?
a blood clot
what is Incontinence?
the inability to control urination
what is Geriatric care?
care provided to older individuals
what is Nocturia?
urination at night
what are myths?
false beliefs
what is Osteoporosis?
a condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones causes the bones to become brittle and more likely to fracture or break
Reality orientation
consists of activities that help promote awareness of person time and place
what is Senile lentigines?
hyperpigmented macules of skin that occur in irregular shapes
what is Glaucoma?
a condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
what does Spiritual mean?
the beliefs and practices of an individual