NUSA 203 Exam 1 With
Solution
Med/Surg - ANSWER - promote, restore, and maintain optimal health for
adults of all ages
- care coordinator, caregiver, patient/family educator, patient/family
advocate
Patient centered care - ANSWER - patient is a full partner in the care
provided
- must respect the patient's preferences, values, and needs
- requires cultural competence
Readmissions - ANSWER - occur as a result of a lack of follow up or
coordination of care needs
- minimized by appropriate and comprehensive discharge planning
Safety errors - ANSWER - lack of clear communication
- lack of attentiveness
- lack of clinical judgement
- medication administration
- lack of advocacy for patient
- time constraints
,Myths of aging - ANSWER - being old means being sick
- can't teach an old dog new tricks
- older adults are a drain on resources
- older adults are isolated and lonely
- older adults have no interest in sex
Young old - ANSWER 65-74
Middle old - ANSWER 75-84
Old old - ANSWER 85-99
Elite old - ANSWER 100+
Health issues of older adults - ANSWER - decreased nutrition and hydration
- decreased mobility
- stress and loss
- accidents
- drug use and misuse
, - mental and cognition problems
- elderly neglect and abuse
Older adult nutrition complications - ANSWER - need more calcium, vitamins
D, C and A
- diminished taste and smell
- tooth loss
- constipation
- income limitations
- decreased mobility
- loneliness
Mobility benefits - ANSWER - reduced risk for falls
- increased strength and balance
- increased sleep
- improved self-esteem
- reduced risk of many chronic diseases
Sources of stress - ANSWER - retirement
- illness
Solution
Med/Surg - ANSWER - promote, restore, and maintain optimal health for
adults of all ages
- care coordinator, caregiver, patient/family educator, patient/family
advocate
Patient centered care - ANSWER - patient is a full partner in the care
provided
- must respect the patient's preferences, values, and needs
- requires cultural competence
Readmissions - ANSWER - occur as a result of a lack of follow up or
coordination of care needs
- minimized by appropriate and comprehensive discharge planning
Safety errors - ANSWER - lack of clear communication
- lack of attentiveness
- lack of clinical judgement
- medication administration
- lack of advocacy for patient
- time constraints
,Myths of aging - ANSWER - being old means being sick
- can't teach an old dog new tricks
- older adults are a drain on resources
- older adults are isolated and lonely
- older adults have no interest in sex
Young old - ANSWER 65-74
Middle old - ANSWER 75-84
Old old - ANSWER 85-99
Elite old - ANSWER 100+
Health issues of older adults - ANSWER - decreased nutrition and hydration
- decreased mobility
- stress and loss
- accidents
- drug use and misuse
, - mental and cognition problems
- elderly neglect and abuse
Older adult nutrition complications - ANSWER - need more calcium, vitamins
D, C and A
- diminished taste and smell
- tooth loss
- constipation
- income limitations
- decreased mobility
- loneliness
Mobility benefits - ANSWER - reduced risk for falls
- increased strength and balance
- increased sleep
- improved self-esteem
- reduced risk of many chronic diseases
Sources of stress - ANSWER - retirement
- illness
