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what are some risk factors for impaired functional ability - ANSWER-age,
cultural factors, lifestyle ( fall risk, cleanliness, drug use, do they live alone,
level of depression, level of cognition, not asking for help, chronic disease
what are some ways to reduce the risk factors of functional ability - ANSWER-
exercise, eat better ( nutrition), routine check ups, engage in meaningful
activities ( things they like to do), avoid tobacco, alcohol and other recreational
drugs
a deficiency in this vitamin could cause heart problems - ANSWER-potassium
a deficiency in this vitamin could cause brittle bones - ANSWER-calcium
a deficiency in this vitamin could cause nausea, muscle weakness - ANSWER-
magnesium
a deficiency in this vitamin could cause dizziness and light headedness -
ANSWER-sodium
a deficiency in this vitamin could cause goiters, low blood counts and risk for
anemia - ANSWER-iron
,what are the functions of proteins - ANSWER-wound healing, tissue growth
and repair, building bocks for blood and bone, builds connective tissue
what are the functions of lipids - ANSWER-concentrated source of energy,
component of all cell membranes
what are the functions of carbs - ANSWER-to provide energy
this tool is most important in identifying how a person is functioning at the
present time and for identifying improvement or deterioration over time. There
are 8 areas measured in this assessment tool. A summary score ranging from 0(
low function dependent) to 8 (high function, independent) - ANSWER-The
Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
A tool to assess someone's ability to perform daily living activities
independently. A score of 6 means full function, 4 is moderate impairment, 2 or
less indicates severe functional impairment - ANSWER-Katz index of
independence in activities of daily living
A cognition screening tool for MCI and early Alzheimer's and dementia. It
assess the domains of attention and concentration, executive functions, memory,
language, visuoconstructional skills, conceptual thinking, calculations and
orientation. - ANSWER-Montreal cognitive assessment
This tool can be used to detect cognitive impairment quickly during both routine
visits and hospitalization. Serves as an effective triage tool to identify patients
in need of more thorough evaluation. score of 5 in a negative screen for
dementia. - ANSWER-Mini Cog assessment
what are risks for malnutrition - ANSWER-very young and very old,
socioeconomic status, genetics, lifestyle, culture
, what vitamin in used in blood clotting - ANSWER-vitamin K
How should you administer morphine sulfate injection - ANSWER-
intravenously and injected slowly
what can happen if morphine is injected to quickly - ANSWER-chest wall
rigidity
what is the usual starting dose for morphine - ANSWER-0.1mg to 0.2mg every
4 hours as needed for pain management
what are some side effects associated with the use of morphine - ANSWER-
dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting,
constipation, rash, difficulty urinating, sedation, diaphoresis ( sweating),
orthostatic hypotension ( low blood pressure), impaired judgement
Used to treat inflammatory responses- decreases edema, muscle spasms, pain,
and decreases blood flow to the area. - ANSWER-Cold and Heat Therapy
when is cold and heat therapy recommended for an injury - ANSWER-first 24
to 48 hours
what is the most dependable means of checking the placement of a tube before
feeding or giving medications - ANSWER-XRAY
Other than an Xray what is the next best way to confirm tube placement -
ANSWER-checking the pH, listening for the swoosh sound, visual inspection of
the gastric fluid aspirated
what is another word for intravenous feedings - ANSWER-parenteral nutrition (
hyperalimentation)