Questions 1
A federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years of age and older. have certain disabilities or permanent kidney failure, or are ill and cannot work
Medicare
signs and symptoms such as forgetting recent events, one's own past experiences and background, changes in personality and behavior, and being moody or withdrawn. Needs help with elimination needs and choosing clothing appropriately. Changes in sleep patterns, increased wandering, suspiciousness or delusions, and confusion about time and place
Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
Turn hearing aid down before inserting, pictures, white board, ALWAYS be facing them when talking, approach from the front.
hearing impairments
a federal law that sets standards for protecting the privacy of patients’ health information
HIPAA
Ways to control hypertension
low sodium/salt diet, exercise, stop smoking
a medical assistance program for people with low incomes, as well as for people with disabilities
Medicaid
unable to communicate with others, control movement, or respond to his surrounding. Needs significant help with activities of daily living, including eating and eliminating. The ability to walk, sit and swallow may be affected.
Severe Alzheimer's Disease
State of deep unconsciousness, often for a prolonged period of time. They may be able to still hear and understand you, explain everything you are doing and introduce yourself. Watch for pressure injuries
coma care
Long term care is provided in...
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Voluntary muscles that control body movement.
Skeletal muscle
a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating
Dementia
repeating words, phrases, questions, or actions
Perseveration
Important facts about urine/unrinating
pale yellow. should not be painful. Urinate multiple times a day. Wipe front to back. 1200-1500 mL per day
stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against the elderly.
Ageism
master gland that controls hormone production of all other glands
pituitary
a progressive, degenerative, and incurable disease that causes proteins to build up in and around nerve cells, which results in memory loss, cognitive impairment, and behavior changes
Alzheimer's Disease
the knowledge of right and wrong. Standards of conduct
ethics
density test of urine
specific gravity
For people who need more care than most long-term care facilities can provide.
subacute care
CNA responsibilities for tube feedings
position the resident
memory loss, forgetting words and the location of familiar objects. Person may still be independent and able to work, drive, and do other activities.
Mild Alzheimer's Disease
Imaginary clock, make sure they have good lighting when needed. Introduce yourself.
visual impairments
created in response to reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities.
OBRA
Type of comfort care to manage symptoms that is given to people who have serious, chronic diseases, such as cancer, AIDS, and congestive heart failure
palliative care
CNA responsibility for trach care
skin care around the tube