Name a normal age related change of the integumentary system and musculoskeletal system.
Integ: skin sensitivity to vibration, pressure, light touch
Musc: osteoporosis
100
According to Snowdown, How does education affect the aging process?
If one receives higher-education he or she is more likely to live longer, happier lives and is less susceptible to developing Alzheimer's disease.
100
What are the 5 areas to consider when evaluating an individual for a w/c?
patient history, clinical impairments, functional abilities, unique body shape, any existing w/c
100
What is the best intervention strategy for low vision?
problem solving
100
What are limited literacy skills associated with?
Greater health risks
200
Name a normal age related change with the cardiovascular system and respiratory system:
Cardio: Maximum HR with exercise decreases
Respir: forced vital capacity decreases
200
What is empowerment?
Allows individuals freedom to make their own choices regardless of disability or not
200
What is needed to secure funding for a w/c for a patient?
letter of medical necessity
200
This is a blind spot in your vision, which can be in the center or around the edges. it may look like a flickering light.
central scotoma
200
What is health literacy?
The degree to which a person has the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
300
This type of memory involves remembering knowledge, such as vocabulary words. As one ages, vocabulary knowledge remains, however one may have more difficulty finding the words to say.
Semantic Memory
300
What is the ADA standard of the clear width needed for an accessible route?
36 inches for halls, 32 inches for doorways, passing space is required every 200ft with a 60 inch width
300
Where can pressure ulcers develop while sitting down?
The ability to read and write as needed for daily life
400
The study of what happens to the drug in the body.
Pharmacokinetics
400
What are the brain changes related to exercise?
impact on brain plasticity, increases gray and white matter, changes frontal lobes, increases anterior white matter tracts allowing communication of the hemispheres, etc.
400
What four factors are related to hearing aid use?
accepted need, follow-up support, social assessment, consciousness
400
What are some normal age related changes that could affect a driving assessment for an older adult?
Decrease in visual acuity, sensitivity to light, decrease in visual processing, difficulty with divided attention, decrease in reaction time, etc.
400
What are the 6 verbal communication tips recommended by the AMA to increase patient understanding?
slow down; use plain, non-medical language, show or draw pictures, limit the amount of information and repeat it, use the teach-back method, create a shame-free environment
500
Name the common symptoms of dehydration (there are 9)
increased thirst, dry mouth, light-headed, fatigue, impaired mental focus, low urine output, inability to produce tears, sunken eyes, dry skin
500
How does lighting impact sleep?
To get sounder sleep: one must use bright light during the day and darkness at night. Avoid using bright light at night.
500
What are the 2 laws of physics that affect illumination?
inverse square: the closer the light to the object the greater the illuminance
co-sign: the source should be perpendicular
500
This theory focuses on: As perceived time left in life becomes more limited, people shift motivational priorities to focus more on regulating emotions and less on other goals such as information seeking