Age related changes
Name one age related change of the cardiovascular system.
Decrease pulse, increase BP (decrease ability to pump)
What body systems controls and coordinates body activities?
Nervous system
Mrs. Jones is NPO STAT due to c/o abdominal pain
Mrs. Jones is nothing by mouth immediately due to complaints of abdominal pain.
Significant name for vomit?
emesis
How many packets of thickener does is take to make a honey constancy?
2 packets
Name one age related change of the lymphatic system.
Slower healing, increase infection
What system carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells and removes waste products?
Cardiovascular System
Mrs. Johnson up in G/C TID pc.
Mrs. Johnson up in geri-chair three times a day after meals.
The amount of force it takes to pump blood out of the heart into the arterial system/pressure in the artery when the heart is beating?
Systolic pressure
How many serving of fruit per day do we need according to the food pyramid?
2-4 servings
Name one age related change of the integumentary system.
skin thins (feels cold), bruise easily
What system filters waste, produces urine and maintains homeostasis?
Urinary System
Mr. Adam's is on B&B training and I&O due to recent CVA.
Mr. Adam's is on bowel and bladder training, intake and output due to recent cerebrovasular accident.
General type of confusion, loss of alertness caused by an illness or toxin.
Delirium
When charting meals, how do you document food intake?
0%, 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%
Name one age related change of the urinary system.
Decreased ability of filter waste products.
What system secretes hormones and regulated body functions?
Endocrine System
Mrs. Ellie is to have her HOB @ 30 degrees ac and pc.
Mrs. Ellie is to have her head of bed at 30 degrees before and after meals.
This is socially learned and passed from generation to generation and affects all aspect of one's life.
Culture
How many serving of vegetables per day do we need according to the food pyramid?
3-5 servings
List one age related change of the digestive system.
Decrease peristalsis = increase risk for constipation
What system produces antibodies, manufactures WBC's and filters impurities?
Lymphatic system
Mrs. James is to be up in G/C QID and amb TID c assistance.
Mrs. James is to be up in geri-chari four times a day and ambulated three times a day with assistance.
List the 5 stages of loss/grief/death and dying.
denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance
s/s: frequent urination, frequent thirst, weight loss and fruity breath.
Hyperglycemia