Aging & Development
This is Erikson's developmental task of late adulthood.
Integrity vs Despair
Sleep stage where vivid dreaming occurs.
REM Sleep.
Type of incontinence associated with coughing or lifting.
Stress incontinence.
Most effective pressure injury prevention strategy.
Repositioning every 2 hours.
Document that outlines a person's health care wishes.
Living Will
This emotion commonly occurs after loss of a role.
Grief
Three common signs of sleep apnea include loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, and?
Episodes of stopped breathing (apnea).
First intervention for urinary incontinence.
Scheduled toileting.
A non-blanchable red area requires this intervention.
Keeping pressure off the area.
Document that allows another person to make healthcare decisions.
Durable Power of Attorney (for healthcare).
The most significant loss many older adults experience.
Independence
Daily exercise recommendation that benefits older adults.
30 minutes.
Liquid stool, rectal pressure, and no solid BM for several days.
Fecal impaction.
Standing too quickly may cause this condition.
Orthostatic hypotension.
Correct order: Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, and this final step.
Recommendation
Role conflict occurs when these clash.
Role Expectations
Primary purpose of aerobic exercise.
Improving cardiovascular function.
Term meaning use of too many medications.
Polypharmacy.
Name two intrinsic fall risk factors.
Parkinson's disease
Urinary urgency
Lack of exercise
COPD
Heart Failure
Anemia
Best location when speaking to a client with hearing loss in the left ear.
The right side/ear.
What is the term for an abnormal fear of aging?
Gerontophobia.
Three non-pharmaceutical interventions that promote better sleep are:
Relaxing music.
Comfortable room temperature.
Bedtime Routine.
Give three ways to improve medication compliance.
Pill organizers
Medication schedules
Family supervision
Written reminders
Medication reconciliation.
Three warning signs an older adult should stop driving.
Frequent accidents
Getting lost
Delayed reaction time
Confusion with directions
Vision problems
Goal of pain management in hospice care.
Reducing pain while maintaining interaction and quality of life