Physiologic Changes
Results from loss of collagen/elastin.
What are skin tears/skin infections
Excessive friction between patient and caregiver, bruises on the patient, and poor hygiene despite a caregiver may indicate...
What is elder abuse
tube inserted into urethra for bladder drainage/urine collection that is secured with an internal inflated balloon
Foley Catheter
Terms that should NOT be used when addressing an elderly patient.
What are "Granny", "Honey", "Peaches", "Sweetie", "Dear".
Am I signed by the pt, physician and dated?
POLST
Can result from prolonged use of diuretics.
What is dehydration
What is electrolyte imbalance
I am green but I mean stop
POLST
Should be removed if present while evaluating the airway if pt is unconscious
What are loosely fitting dentures.
Terms that SHOULD be used when addressing elderly patients.
What are "Ma'am", Miss", "Mrs", "Sir", "Mr."
An AD in which a third party can make medical decisions for a patient.
What is a health care power of attorney
This is why every room at Village Senior (assisted living facilities) are 90 degrees inside
cant thermoregulate
Pt is altered this smells like a ....
UTI
May present with either pulmonary or pedal edema and/or difficulty breathing
congestive heart failure/CHF
A possible communication barrier when treating an elderly patient.
What is hearing loss.
The AD in which you may perform supportive measures but not cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
What is a DNR
Can result from loss of cerebral arterial/venous elasticity
stroke
Signs of how to preform normal daily activities are posted everywhere. What can this indicate?
Memory Loss
One of the most common causes of death in Americans older than 65 and can present with inflammation and life-threatening hypoxia.
What is pneumonia.
The best body position and conversational tone to use when treating an elderly patient.
What is eye level, speaking calmly and directly to the patient.
No
DNR does not meant Do Not TREAT
I initiate fever by connecting to the receptors on the hypothalamus
Leukocytic Progen
Pt appears unkept, malnourished, dirty clothes are piled high and cant walk without assistance. What is this indicative of?
Note:
ADL's are daily tasks such as ambulation, eating, hygiene (grooming and toileting), dressing,
The result of gradual weakening of vessel walls that can result in sudden death.
What is an aneurysm.
True or False: Dementia is a normal part of aging
False
Dementia is a frequent diagnosis found among the elderly, but is not considered to be a normal finding
You're doing CPR, and someone finds a POLST. Now what?
Check for pulse, and discontinued CPR.