Medications
Diseases
Safety
Physiologic Changes
Healthy Aging
100
What immunization should older adults and their caregivers get each year?
The Flu shot
100
What is the number one preventative measure to stop the spread of disease.
Hand washing
100
What pollutant in the home can manifest as a upper respiratory tract infections?
Mold
100
The lungs fully mature by what age?
The lung matures by age 20–25 years
100
Maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, socialization, and meeting spiritual needs is all part of what aspect of healthy aging?
Holistic Self-Care
200
What is the classification of medication that is administered to a pt. with COPD
Bronchodilators
200
True or False: If untreated Bronchitis can become pneumonia or chronic bronchitis
True
200
Where can at home mold tests be found?
Mold tests can be purchased online at: www.amazon.com, at any local Home Depot or hardware store
200
What effect does decreased receptor sensitivity have on medications?
Increased dosage & Ineffective treatment
200
What are two things an older adult can do to stay active?
"sit and be fit", join an exercise group, go walking, low impact aerobics, etc.
300
Most common and reliable way of treating Sleep Apnea is?
CPAP
300
True or False: In sleep apnea-An increase in muscle tone in the throat causes an obstruction in the airway.
False: Due to decreased muscle tone in the throat, causing obstruction to airway
300
Who is at risk for aspiration?
Older adults that have had strokes, lowered levels of, consciousness, decreased gag reflex, seem to choke often
300
Name 3 of the 4 physiologic areas effected by aging?
Structure, Muscle functionality, Alveolar space, Receptors sensitivity
300
What significantly increases an individuals risk for respiratory complications?
cigarette smoke
400
Taking Oral Steroids leaves pt. at risk for what other disease process?
risk for osteoporosis
400
What causes Senile Emphysema?
Destruction of aveolar wall, causing increases in air space size, resulting in labored breathing
400
What are signs and symptoms of sleep apnea?
severe loud snoring, abrupt awaking with shortness of breath, unexplained fatigue.
400
What is respiratory dead space? Does it decrease or increase with age?
is the volume of air which is inhaled that does not take part in the gas exchange, either because it (1) remains in the conducting airways, or (2) reaches alveoli that are not perfused or poorly perfused.
400
Give an example of someone who has aged well?
Any Older Adult.
500
The CDC advises antivirals be given to people over _______ age who present with flu onset
65 years of age
500
List 3 things that can help an older adult avoid common illness?
Hand hygiene, Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, Stay well hydrated, Maintain a healthy weight and avoid becoming sedentary, Get enough sleep
500
Name three benefits of breathing exercises.
stretch and expand the lungs, leaving little room for fluid accumulation, aiding in the expulsion of any sputum or fluid, increases lung expansion and oxygenation, increases muscle strength of the diaphragm.
500
What is lung parenchyma? Give two examples
lung parenchyma: any form of lung tissue. Examples: bronchioles, bronchi, blood vessels, interstitium, and alveoli.
500
What is the current world record for the oldest person?
112 years old
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