Chapter 13
Accommodation
What is the ability of the eye to focus from near to far objects?
State of good mental health
What is mental wellness?
Impaired memory of personal history, gradual memory loss especially short term memory
As one that limits the client in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior
Intellectual disability
Collaboration
What is the best conflict resolution style?
Presbycusis
What is progressive hearing loss?
Has rapid onset, cognitive function is intact
What is depression?
Temporary alters level of consciousness and affects the ability to focus thoughts
What is delirium?
Conceptual, social, and practical skills
A type of leadership style that the leader is energetic and enthusiastic; focus on assisting every team member to succeed
What is transformational leadership style?
Hearing and Vision Screening
What is secondary prevention for sensory organs?
Insomnia, persistent anxious, fatigue, persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment
What is the most common complaints of depression in older adults?
Anxiety, distractibility, confusion and sleep disturbances
What is the early s/s of delirium?
IQ of 40, achieve academic success of a second grade level; adequate communication skills
What is moderate intellectual disability?
An employee is suspended and a full investigation is initiated
What happens when neglect is suspected?
Keep all pathways clear
What is a tip for clients with impaired vision?
Be mentally active; accept that change is part of life
What is education to promote mental health?
Age, family history, Gender, genetics
What are nonmodifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease?
Place the client in a side-lying position, place pillows around for protection, and do not place anything in the mouth.
What are nursing interventions for a client having a seizure?
Clear, concise description of the task, including the objective, limits, and expectations
What is the right direction and communication of the rights of delegation?
Turn off hearing aid when not in use
What is a guideline for hearing aid care?
Ability to cope and adapt to change
What does the U.S. Surgeon General's mental health report consist of?
Selective attention, naming of objects, verbal fluency, and logical analysis
What are the cognitive functions that decline with the older adult?
A client with lack of dentures, glasses, mobilizations devices, or hearing aids, Has poor skin turgor and dry mouth
What is signs of neglect in the older adult?
Planning, organizing, prioritizing
What is a POP plan?