VOCABULARY
What does ADL stand for?
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
Pain and swelling in a person’s joints is called…
Arthritis
The Government defines elderly as a person who is 60 or older
False-65 or older
What does the physical dimension of wellness mean?
Having to do with the body and how it functions (works)
Why are people living longer?
Improvements in medicine, nutrition, education, lifestyles
What is Gerontology?
The study of aging and older adults
This condition is caused by a blood clot to in the brain
A stroke
Person Centered Care encourages the patient to take an active role in their care and decisions regarding their health and support.
TRUE
The dimension having to do with a person’s values or faith is called…
Spiritual
What are 3 ADLs?
Bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, oral hygiene
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
A condition that affects the way a person’s brain works (loss of memory, confusion, lack of judgement, inability to solve problems, cannot process information, mood and personality changes) is called…
Dementia
A person in a Nursing Home requires 24 hour care and assistance with most of their ADLs
TRUE
What does the intellectual dimension have to do with?
Mind and brain
What is HIPAA?
A Federal law that protects personal health/medical information from being shared without the patient’s permission (consent)
A person born between 1946 and 1964 are called…
Baby Boomers
If your body does not make enough insulin, you have…
Diabetes
The graying of America means we have more and more rainy days.
FALSE-We have more and more people with gray hair (elderly)
Describe the social and emotional dimensions of wellness
*Social is about the connections someone has with other people (hobbies, clubs, sports, games, etc)
*Emotional is about someone’s feelings and mood
Give 3 examples of standard precautions/PPEs
Handwashing, gloves, mask, eyewear, gowns
Who is a Geriatrician?
A doctor who cares for and treats older adults
Name 2 assistive devices that help with mobility
Walker and wheelchair
You should turn your head and cough or sneeze into the air to avoid getting germs on your hands.
FALSE-you should sneeze or cough into your elbow
A person’s skills, job, work experience or career falls under what dimension of wellness?
Occupational
What are standard precautions and why do they exist?
A set of practices that help prevent the spread of infection and illness between people