Patient Documentation
What document allows a person to state their healthcare preferences if they become unable to communicate?
Advance directive
What is an aneurysm?
What is a bulge in a blood vessel wall?
What is a cataract?
What is a clouding of the lens in the eye?
What are decubitus ulcers commonly known as?
What are bedsores or pressure sores?
What does DVT stand for?
What is deep vein thrombosis?
Why is it important for elderly individuals to have an advance directive?
What is to ensure their medical wishes are followed?
What symptoms might indicate a brain aneurysm?
What are severe headaches and vision problems?
What are common symptoms of cataracts?
What are blurred vision and difficulty seeing at night?
Where do decubitus ulcers typically occur?
What are areas of the body that are bony and under pressure, like heels and hips?
What causes DVT?
What is blood clots forming in deep veins, usually in the legs?
What are the two main types of advance directives?
What are a living will and a durable power of attorney?
What risk factors are associated with developing an aneurysm?
What are high blood pressure and smoking?
At what age do cataracts most commonly develop?
What is usually after age 60?
What is a major risk factor for developing decubitus ulcers?
What is immobility or lack of movement?
What are common symptoms of DVT?
What are swelling, pain, and redness in the affected leg?
How can family members ensure they understand an elderly person's advance directive?
What is by discussing it with them and clarifying their wishes?
Which type of imaging is commonly used to diagnose an aneurysm?
What is a CT scan or MRI?
What is the primary treatment for cataracts?
What is surgical removal of the cloudy lens?
How can decubitus ulcers be prevented?
What is by changing positions frequently and keeping the skin clean and dry?
What is a serious complication of untreated DVT?
What is a pulmonary embolism?
What role does a healthcare proxy play in advance directives?
What is making medical decisions on behalf of the patient if they are unable to do so?
What is the potential consequence of a ruptured aneurysm?
What is a life-threatening hemorrhage?
What lifestyle choice can help reduce the risk of cataracts?
What is protecting eyes from UV light and not smoking?
What is the best treatment for a severe decubitus ulcer?
What is medical intervention including surgery and specialized dressings?
What measures can help prevent DVT during long flights?
What is moving around, stretching, and wearing compression stockings?