Physical Health & Functionality
Permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin that limits movement of body part
What is a contracture?
Symptoms include sudden onset of confusion and forgetfulness. Can lead to increased risk for falls.
What is delirium?
What terminology should be avoided when assisting an elderly patient with passive range of motion?
What is Medical terminology?
Dietary change most beneficial for an older adult who is experiencing constipation?
What is fiber?
What is one way to reduce the risk of falls in the home?
What is remove clutter, ensure good lighting, place personal items within reach, and add non-slip devices around the home.
The purpose of Leg exercises, compression devices, OOB when possible
What is DVT prevention?
Can affect memory and daily functioning, may lead older adults to seek support from caregivers. Can increase the risk for falls.
What is dementia?
What is an elderly person at risk for related to problems seeing/walking?
What is falls?
Nutrient important for older adults to help maintain bone health?
What is Calcium?
What devices help with elder mobility?
What is canes, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, crutches, and stairlifts.
An intervention that can help older adults regain mobility after surgery and prevent complication like deep vein thrombosis.
What is early mobilization?
This condition, which may be prevalent among older adults due to life transitions and characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.
What is depression?
What age related change in vision is associated with Diabetic retinopathy?
What is blurred vision?
True or False? Cultural beliefs and practices can influence food choices and dietary restrictions in older adults.
True
What can elders use to avoid stairs in public?
What is ramps, elevators, and stairlifts.
Nutrient required for wound healing and prevention of muscle loss
What is protein?
While ambulating a client, the nurse says "Why can't you just walk!? Are you really that old?" What concept does this show?
What is ageism?
What is cultural competency in geriatric care?
What is inclusion of diverse cultural perspectives when addressing the needs of older adults.
Type of diet appropriate for someone who tends to have difficulty completing active ROM due to muscle atrophy?
What is a high protein diet?
What percentage of falls are caused by environmental safety issues?
What is 1/3 to 1/2.
This nursing implication involves teaching older adults about environmental modification they can make to their home making it safer
What is home safety education?
Engaging in this is known to relieve stress and improve overall health
What is physical activity?
Involves educating older adults about common age-related mobility issues and cultural practices that can influence their wellness.
What is health literacy?
Essential for skin health, is often lacking in older adults.
What is vitamin D?
What is environmental safety in healthcare?
What is protect individuals from risks and hazards related to surroundings.