COMING OF OLD AGE
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SYSTEM CHANGES
CHANGES
100
True or False most older adults remain functionally dependent despite the increasing prevalence of chronic disease
What is false. remain independent
100
this is important for you to assess when you care for older patients; includes your own aging, personal experience with older adults
What is your own attitudes toward aging
100
this requires creative approaches for maximizing the potential of older adults
What is gerontological nursing
100
this system has changes of wrinkling, loss of skin elasticity, loses moisture, and fat loss in the extremities
What is integumentary
100
these symptoms of cognitive impairment are not common among the aging population and will require to do further assessment of the client. (total of 4 symptoms p. 178)
What is disorientation, loss of language skills, loss of the ability to calculate, and poor judgement.
200
discrimination against people because of increasing age
What is ageism
200
these theories explain changes in behavior, roles and relationships that come with aging
What is psychosocial theories of aging? came about in the 60's and reflect the values of that time.
200
TRUE OR FALSE families will need education and assistance when it comes to making choices about a loved one as to placement after breaking a hip, or other serious problems that will need more care than can be provided in the home
What is true
200
decreased cough reflex, few alveoli, increased risk of infections, and increased airway resistance
What is respiratory
200
this may occur if the person does not have transportation, have retired from their job, or relocation to unfamiliar surroundings
What is social isolation? may be a choice sometimes or do not wish to interact with others; impaired sensory function, reduced mobility, and cognitive may also contribute. some older adults choose to volunteer so they are not socially isolated.
300
TRUE OR FALSE aging adults of both genders find it easy to accept the aging process
What is FALSE. difficult to accept. will wear younger clothes, young looking hairstyles, wear cosmetics to make age spots go away, etc; avoid senior centers. need to accept aging but does not mean they need to retreat into activity, but to be realistic
300
when taking care of different populations of clients, this must be taken into consideration in order to provide congruent care
What is culture? be knowledeable of the culture, religion, etc when providing culturally competent care. know about the music, food preferences, religious practice, personal care, spiritual care, how they wish to be addressed, eye contact, touch, spatial requirements, interpreters
300
lower output causing increased pulse, decreased efficiency of venous valves, decreased contractility, decreased peripheral circulation
What is cardiovascular
300
this is a reversible condition caused by a physiological cause; once the cause is reversed, the patient will return to baseline functioning
What is delirium? dementia is long term and is not reversible
400
TRUE OR FALSE some people stereotype older adults as attractive, able and has serious illnesses
What is false? unattractive, ill, and disabled
400
TRUE OR FALSE all older adults will need nursing care in one form or another whether it will be to deal with loss of spouse or loss of friends and family or other aspects of the aging process
What is true? help with meals, ADLs, hoursing, etc.
400
be aware of this when communicating with older adults; if not intact they can give inappropriate answers to your questions during assessment
What is sensory alterations such as vision and hearing
400
periodontal disease, decreased saliva and secretions, decreased peristalsis, increased pH, become less tolerant of certain foods, increased constipation and flatulence
What is gastrointestinal
400
this term describes the concurrent use of many medications, increases risk of adverse drug effects; can reflect inappropriate prescribing, many older adults need multiple medications for multiple acute and chronic conditions
What is polypharmacy?
500
older adults that have this about aging actually live 7.5 years longer than those with a negative image
What is a positive image
500
This is a priority of a patient living in the home, ALF, nursing home, or in the hospital.
What is safety
500
these 2 things are common in older adults that nursing staff can help prevent from happening
What is falls and dehydration? keep environment safe, call bell, etc. offer fluids periodically. p 176
500
decrease in neurotransmitters, slower reflexes, less ability to respond to stimuli, slow reaction time
What is neurological system?
500
this is an alternative approach to to communication with older adults that may be confused; you must agree with what the patients states is the time, place and person.
What is validation therapy?
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