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the aging process *changes*
cognitive impairment
resident's family
resident environment
positioning
100
loss of friends and relatives, loss of ability to participate in social functions
What is social changes
100
temporary or permanent change in the brain that affect's the ability to think, reason and learn
What is cognitive impairment
100
main person who takes care of another person
What is the primary caregiver
100
includes the facility, the grounds and their room
What is the residents environment
100
head elevated 30-45 degrees, helps breathing and reduces pressure to the coccyx.
What is semi-fowler's position
200
changes in an individuals role within a group, (feels less respected)
What is status changes
200
progressive deterioration of memory, judgment, orientation, physical skills, language and communication
What is dementia
200
a series of changes that occur over time to a situation or condition
What is adjustment process
200
this should be clean, neat and wrinkle free
What is the residents bed
200
lying on either side
What is lateral position
300
changes in income and ownership. (given up home, possessions)
What is economic changes
300
helps resident improve dignity and self worth by having their feelings and memories acknowledged
What is validation therapy
300
feeling of being at fault
What is guilt
300
When the bed spread is pulled over the pillow
What is a closed bed
300
head elevated 45-60 degrees, also helps breathing, is comfortable for oral care, eating etc.
What is fowler's position
400
bones become brittle and porous, joints are less flexible with changes in this system
What is musculoskeletal system
400
increased confusion and restlessness in the late afternoon, evening and night
What is sundowning
400
a strong feeling of displeasure at a situation
What is anger
400
a small kidney shaped pan used for spit or vomit
What is emesis basin
400
triangular bone at the base of the spine
What is the coccyx
500
affects how the older person perceives the environment
What are sensory changes
500
being aware of person, place and time
What is orientation
500
a feeling of calm or comfort that may lead to guilt
What is relief
500
a container used by male residents to void
What is urinal
500
if resident has trouble moving the cna must change the residents position at least every
What is 2 hours (ISDH)