What's the term?
Confusion or disorientation that is temporary and treatable.
Delirium
Name one thing that happens to the integumentary system in the elderly.
Dry skin, thin skin, coldness, age spots,wrinkles, hair loss, thick nails.
When the eye lens becomes cloudy or opaque.
Cataracts
What is the most important objective when caring for the elderly?
Safety
This condition is caused by a loss of calcium and other minerals from their bones.
Osteoporosis
Damage to a part of the brain caused by bleeding or blockage.
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
What is the condition that causes blood clots in the legs?
This condition may leave a person unable to use one side of their body.
Stroke (CVA)
What is one thing you ask the resident to do before feeding them?
Have them sit up.
These are sometimes called mini strokes.
Transient ischemic attacks (TIA's)
This form of dementia is progressive and changes brain cells.
Arthritis
Narrowing of the blood vessels.
Atherosclerosis
What is this called if a resident has to get up at night to urinate?
Nocturia
This type of physician cares for the elderly.
Dysphagia
Name one thing you can do to help the elderly take care of their skin.
Use mild soap, use lotions, no daily baths, treat sores immediately.
Loss of mental ability that is characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability.
Dementia
What can everyone provide for a resident if you need to clean him/her up after incontinence?
Privacy
At what age does aging begin?
Birth
The alveoli lose their elasticity, what is this condition?
Emphysema
Arteriosclerosis
Explain the FAST exam for stroke.
Facial symmetry
Arms equal strength
Speech is clear
Time last known well
Glaucoma
Specifically trained individuals who work with the elderly and families to improve quality of care and quality of life.
Ombudsman
A physical defect that interferes with normal functions.
Disability
This type of dementia is brought about by changes in the blood vessels.
Vascular dementia
What stage of Alzheimer's (early, middle or late) is characterized by restlessness at night?
Middle
What type of elder abuse denies access to their clergy?
Psychological
What is the definition of a myth?
False belief
What structure in the male reproductive system can enlarge as he ages and cause him difficulty urinating.
Prostate
In women, because of weak muscles, this condition in her reproductive organs could occur.
Uterine prolapse
This condition is marked by increase urination.
What percentage of the elderly live in poverty?
16%
Why are we experiencing an "aging boom" in the United States?
People live longer.