CLASSWORK - Ch. 09 Geriatric Care - Key Terms
A progressive, irreversible brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
Inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes.
What is bronchitis?
A general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.
What is dementia?
Specialized medical care and treatment for older adults.
What is geriatric care?
The need to wake up one or more times during the night to urinate.
What is nocturia?
The general term for thickening and hardening of the arteries.
What is arteriosclerosis?
A clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision.
What are cataracts?
: A physical or mental impairment that limits a person's ability to perform certain activities.
What is a disability?
The scientific study of aging and the problems of the elderly.
What is gerontology?
A person who investigates and resolves complaints from residents in long-term care facilities.
What is an ombudsman?
Inflammation of the joints causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
What is arthritis?
The medical term for a stroke, occurring when blood flow to the brain is blocked or a vessel bursts.
What is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?
A disorder of structure or function in a human that produces specific symptoms.
What is a disease?
A condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight.
What is glaucoma?
A condition in which bones become weak, brittle, and easily broken.
What is osteoporosis?
A specific condition where fatty plaques build up on the inner walls of the arteries.
What is atherosclerosis?
The shared values, beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group of people.
What is culture?
The medical term for difficulty in swallowing.
What is dysphagia?
The inability to voluntarily control the discharge of urine or feces.
What is incontinence?
An intervention used to help confused patients by repeating the date, time, and location.
What is reality orientation?
The right of a patient to make their own decisions and remain self-governing.
What is autonomy?
A sudden, acute, and usually temporary state of confusion.
What is delirium?
A chronic lung disease where the air sacs (alveoli) are damaged, causing breathlessness.
What is emphysema?
Widely held but false beliefs or stories.
What are myths?
Flat, brown spots on the skin caused by aging and sun exposure.
What are senile lentigines?