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What do fine crackles indicate? - ANSWER 1. Fibrosis
2. Bronchitis
3. Pneumonia
4. COPD
What might wheezing lung sounds indicate? - ANSWER Asthma
Course crackes (ronchi) happen because - ANSWER Mucous/ Sputum in lungs that needs to be coughed
up.
Fine Crackes (Rales) happen because - ANSWER Fluid in the lungs treated with fluid restriction.
How can you be considerate of a patients spiritual needs? - ANSWER Have a conversation with them
about their spirituality, ask what they do to feel a sense of peace with their spirituality, do what you can
to accommodate these things. (something close to this)
T/F Spiritual distress delays healing? - ANSWER T
What changes can occur in the circulatory system as the body ages? - ANSWER Blood flow decreases,
varicose veins, numbness, cold extremities, slower capillary refill.
How can you help improve circulatory function as one ages? - ANSWER Compression socks,
Exercise/Stretching, Education, Less time sitting, Rocking Chair,
What is atherosclerosis? - ANSWER The build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the
artery walls.
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How does atherosclerosis affect blood flow and blood pressure? - ANSWER Decreases blood flow
Increases blood pressure
What is ateriosclerosis? - ANSWER Hardening of the arteries with fatty deposits
How does arteriosclerosis affect blood pressure and the function of the vessels? - ANSWER Decreases
flexibility of vessels
Increases blood pressure
What is hypertension? - ANSWER high blood pressure 140/90
What changes in the respiratory system occur as one ages? - ANSWER Increases: respiration rate, use of
accessory breathing muscles, risk for lung diseases, congestion buildup
Decreases: lung capacity, activity intolerance
How can you help improve respiration function as one ages? - ANSWER Breathing treatments, breathing
exercises, exercise/staying active, medication, education, humidifier.
What changes in the skin occur as one ages? - ANSWER Sun spots, skin cancer, bruises, loss of
collagen/elastin, sores, decrease in skin integrity.
How can you help improve skin function as one ages? - ANSWER Sunscreen, Lotion, Collagen/elastin
products, regular inspection.
What changes can occur in the function of the senses as one ages? - ANSWER Hearing loss, Vision loss,
Loss of taste (sweet and salty goes first)
How can you help improve the function of the senses as one ages? - ANSWER Procedure to fix, protein
powder in ice cream to help include protein when they want sweets/sugar
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What changes in the genitourinary and gastrointestinal system occur as one ages? - ANSWER Colostomy,
UTI, enlarged prostate, urinary and bowel incontinence, Increases residual volume, decreased urination,
kidney disease, constipation, decrease in thirst drive
How can one help improve the function of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary system as one ages? -
ANSWER Procedures, Medications, GI health, Exercise
What changes can occur in the musculoskeletal and neurological function as one ages? - ANSWER
Dementia, Memory loss, osteoporosis, Decreased: Mobility, Reaction time and balance
How can one help improve the musculoskeletal and neurological function as one ages? - ANSWER Social
stimulation, vitamins, exercise, mental stimulation/activity
Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs (bottom to top) - ANSWER Physiological
Safety
Love/Belonging
Esteem
Self-actualization
What are some examples of Physiological needs? - ANSWER breathing, food, water, sleep, homeostasis,
excretion
What are some examples of safety needs? (Maslow) - ANSWER Employment, Proper med
administration, shelter
What are some examples of love and belonging needs? - ANSWER Friends, Family, Intimacy,
Connectedness
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What are some examples of Esteem needs? - ANSWER Confidence, to be liked/respected, Respect of
others, self-esteem, can I do this?, do I belong here?
What are some examples of self-actualization needs? - ANSWER Morality, Creativity, Problem Solving
(don't really need to worry about this need but just be aware it exists)
What is Erickson's intimacy vs isolation stage of development? - ANSWER Centers on forming intimate.
loving relationships with other people.
During what stage of life does Erickson's Intimacy vs Isolation stage of development occur? - ANSWER
Young Adulthood Age 18-39
What is Erickson's Generativity vs Stagnation stage of development? - ANSWER Adults strive to create or
nurture things often through parenting or a positive change
During what stage of life does Erickson's Generativity vs Stagnation stage of development occur? -
ANSWER Middle Adulthood Age 40-64
What is Erickson's (Ego) Integrity vs Despair stage of development? - ANSWER Retrospective accounting
of one's life and embracing it as opposed to regretting missed opportunitites
During what stage of life does Erickson's (Ego) Integrity vs Despair stage of development? - ANSWER
Later Adulthood Age 65+
What types of comments might you hear from someone in the (Ego) Integrity vs Despair stage of
development? - ANSWER Readiness of death, Recounting of fun times in life, Appreciation of time spent
with family, Suicidal comments
What factors might affect ones access to healthcare? - ANSWER Cost, Transportation, Vicinity,
Undocumented, Availability