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Title
NUR 242 Med/Surg Exam 1
Description
NUR 242 MED SURG EXAM 1 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 180 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED
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Four Major subgroups of Late 65 - 74 young old
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Adulthood 75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old old
TERM
100 and older elite old
DEFINITION
2
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Yearly flu vaccine
Image
Wellness older adults pneumococcal vaccine
Shingles vaccine
TERM
tetanus and booster
every 10 years
wear seat belts
alcohol in moderation
avoid smoking
smoke detectors
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prevent falls - waxed
floors and scattered
rugs
medications as
prescribed
avoid OTC medications
unless primary care
phyisican directs
Yearly physicial
regular exercise
socialization
reminisce
DEFINITION
3
Common health Issues and Concerns Decreased nutrition and
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older adults hydration
Decreased mobility
TERM
Stress and loss
Accidents - falls most
common/MVA
Drug use and misuse
Mental health/cognition
problems (including
substance abuse)
Elder neglect and abuse
DEFINITION
4
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GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Under nutrition
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Complex Syndrome Impaired mobility
Depression
TERM
Cognitive impairment
DEFINITION
5
Depression older adults Most common mental
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health/behavioral health
TERM
problem among older
adults.
Use Geriatric
Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having
cognitive, affective,
physical manifestations
Primary (lack of
neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
DEFINITION
6
Dementia older adults slowly progresses
Image
generally chronic
TERM
intellectual impairment
Most common
Alzheimer's
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Multi-infarct dementia,
the second most
common resulting from
a vascular disorder
DEFINITION
7
Delirium older adults Acute and fluctuating
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onset
TERM
results from an
unfamiliar place
Symptoms -
inattentiveness,
disorganized thinking,
and altered level of
consciousness
DEFINITION
8
Nurse's role in Rehab Advocate for the patient
Image
and family
TERM
Create therapeutic
rehab milieu
provide whole person
patient-centered care
Collaborate with
healthcare team for
patient outcome and
develop care plan
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Title
NUR 242 Med/Surg Exam 1
Description
NUR 242 MED SURG EXAM 1 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 180 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED
Import Add diagram Create from notes
1
Four Major subgroups of Late 65 - 74 young old
Image
Adulthood 75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old old
TERM
100 and older elite old
DEFINITION
2
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Yearly flu vaccine
Image
Wellness older adults pneumococcal vaccine
Shingles vaccine
TERM
tetanus and booster
every 10 years
wear seat belts
alcohol in moderation
avoid smoking
smoke detectors
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prevent falls - waxed
floors and scattered
rugs
medications as
prescribed
avoid OTC medications
unless primary care
phyisican directs
Yearly physicial
regular exercise
socialization
reminisce
DEFINITION
3
Common health Issues and Concerns Decreased nutrition and
Image
older adults hydration
Decreased mobility
TERM
Stress and loss
Accidents - falls most
common/MVA
Drug use and misuse
Mental health/cognition
problems (including
substance abuse)
Elder neglect and abuse
DEFINITION
4
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GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Under nutrition
Image
Complex Syndrome Impaired mobility
Depression
TERM
Cognitive impairment
DEFINITION
5
Depression older adults Most common mental
Image
health/behavioral health
TERM
problem among older
adults.
Use Geriatric
Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having
cognitive, affective,
physical manifestations
Primary (lack of
neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
DEFINITION
6
Dementia older adults slowly progresses
Image
generally chronic
TERM
intellectual impairment
Most common
Alzheimer's
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Multi-infarct dementia,
the second most
common resulting from
a vascular disorder
DEFINITION
7
Delirium older adults Acute and fluctuating
Image
onset
TERM
results from an
unfamiliar place
Symptoms -
inattentiveness,
disorganized thinking,
and altered level of
consciousness
DEFINITION
8
Nurse's role in Rehab Advocate for the patient
Image
and family
TERM
Create therapeutic
rehab milieu
provide whole person
patient-centered care
Collaborate with
healthcare team for
patient outcome and
develop care plan
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