NUR 242 Med/Surg Exam 1/ Questions & Correct
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Terms in this set (94)
Four Major subgroups of 65 - 74 young old
Late Adulthood 75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old old
100 and older elite old
Yearly flu vaccine pneumococcal vaccine Shingles vaccine
tetanus and booster every 10 years wear seat belts alcohol
in moderation avoid smoking smoke detectors prevent falls
Lifestyle and Practice to - waxed floors and scattered rugs medications as
Promote Wellness older prescribed avoid OTC medications unless primary care
adults
phyisican directs
Yearly physicial regular
exercise socialization
reminisce
,Common health Issues and Decreased nutrition and hydration
Concerns older adults Decreased mobility
Stress and loss
Accidents - falls most common/MVA
Drug use and misuse
Mental health/cognition problems (including
substance abuse) Elder neglect and abuse
GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Under nutrition
Thrive) Complex Impaired mobility
Syndrome Depression
Cognitive impairment
Depression older adults Most common mental health/behavioral health
problem among older adults. Use Geriatric
Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations
Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
Dementia older adults slowly progresses generally
chronic intellectual
impairment
Most common Alzheimer's
Multi-infarct dementia, the second most common resulting from
a vascular disorder
Acute and fluctuating onset results
from an unfamiliar place
Delirium older adults
Symptoms - inattentiveness, disorganized thinking, and
altered level of consciousness
, Nurse's role in Rehab Advocate for the patient and family Create
therapeutic rehab milieu
provide whole person patient-centered care
Collaborate with healthcare team for patient outcome and
develop care plan
Communicate with effectively with all members of the health care
team, patient and family
Evaluate effe ctivene ss of plan of care for the patient and
family
Use Braden scale - skin break down risk
Safe Patient Handing and -Maintain a wide, stable base with your feet
Mobility (SPHM) -Put the bed at the correct height - waist level while providing
direct care and hip level when moving patients
- Keep the patient or work directly in front of you toprevent
your spine from rotating
- Keep the patient as close to your body as possibleto prevent
reaching
walker - assisted and cane - Apply a transfer belt around patients waist
- assisted procedure - guide patient to a standing position
- remind patient to place both hands on the walker
- ensure that the patient's body is well balanced
- lift the walker
- move the walker about 2 feet forward and set itdown on all legs
walker teaching -while resting on the walker, take small steps
- check balance
- repeat sequence
Answers updated .
Terms in this set (94)
Four Major subgroups of 65 - 74 young old
Late Adulthood 75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old old
100 and older elite old
Yearly flu vaccine pneumococcal vaccine Shingles vaccine
tetanus and booster every 10 years wear seat belts alcohol
in moderation avoid smoking smoke detectors prevent falls
Lifestyle and Practice to - waxed floors and scattered rugs medications as
Promote Wellness older prescribed avoid OTC medications unless primary care
adults
phyisican directs
Yearly physicial regular
exercise socialization
reminisce
,Common health Issues and Decreased nutrition and hydration
Concerns older adults Decreased mobility
Stress and loss
Accidents - falls most common/MVA
Drug use and misuse
Mental health/cognition problems (including
substance abuse) Elder neglect and abuse
GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Under nutrition
Thrive) Complex Impaired mobility
Syndrome Depression
Cognitive impairment
Depression older adults Most common mental health/behavioral health
problem among older adults. Use Geriatric
Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations
Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
Dementia older adults slowly progresses generally
chronic intellectual
impairment
Most common Alzheimer's
Multi-infarct dementia, the second most common resulting from
a vascular disorder
Acute and fluctuating onset results
from an unfamiliar place
Delirium older adults
Symptoms - inattentiveness, disorganized thinking, and
altered level of consciousness
, Nurse's role in Rehab Advocate for the patient and family Create
therapeutic rehab milieu
provide whole person patient-centered care
Collaborate with healthcare team for patient outcome and
develop care plan
Communicate with effectively with all members of the health care
team, patient and family
Evaluate effe ctivene ss of plan of care for the patient and
family
Use Braden scale - skin break down risk
Safe Patient Handing and -Maintain a wide, stable base with your feet
Mobility (SPHM) -Put the bed at the correct height - waist level while providing
direct care and hip level when moving patients
- Keep the patient or work directly in front of you toprevent
your spine from rotating
- Keep the patient as close to your body as possibleto prevent
reaching
walker - assisted and cane - Apply a transfer belt around patients waist
- assisted procedure - guide patient to a standing position
- remind patient to place both hands on the walker
- ensure that the patient's body is well balanced
- lift the walker
- move the walker about 2 feet forward and set itdown on all legs
walker teaching -while resting on the walker, take small steps
- check balance
- repeat sequence
