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Galen NUR 242 / NUR 242 Exam 2 Med-Surg (Latest
): Most Comprehensive Qs & Ans - to Pas
the Exam, 100% Verified
1. Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood: ANSWER65 - 74
young old 75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old old
100 and older elite old
2. Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults: ANSWER Yearly
flu vaccine pneumococcal vaccine
Shingles vaccine
tetanus and booster every 10 years
wear seat belts
alcohol in moderation
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avoid smoking
smoke detectors
prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered rugs
medications as prescribed
avoid OTC medications unless primary care phyisican directs
Yearly physicial
regular exercise
socialization
reminisce
3. Common health Issues and Concerns older adults: ANSWER Decreased
nutrition and hydration
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
4. GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Complex Syndrome: ANSWER
Under nutrition Impaired mobility
Depression
Cognitive impairment
5. Depression older adults: ANSWER Most common mental health/behavioral
health prob- lem among older adults.
Use Geriatric Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations
Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
6. Dementia older adults: ANSWER slowly
progresses generally chronic
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intellectual impairment
Most common Alzheimer's
Multi-infarct dementia, the second most common resulting from a vascular disorder
7. Delirium older adults: ANSWER Acute and
fluctuating onset results from an unfamiliar place
Symptoms - inattentiveness, disorganized thinking, and altered level of conscious-
ness
8. Nurse's role in Rehab: ANSWER 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
9. Safe Patient Handing and Mobility (SPHM): ANSWER -Maintain a wide, stable
base with your feet
-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 to prevent your spine from rotating
- Keep the patient as close to your body as possible to prevent reaching
10. walker - assisted and cane - assisted procedure: ANSWER - Apply a
transfer belt around patients waist
- guide patient to a standing position
- remind patient to place both hands on the walker
- ensure that the patient's body is well balanced
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Galen NUR 242 / NUR 242 Exam 2 Med-Surg (Latest
): Most Comprehensive Qs & Ans - to Pas
the Exam, 100% Verified
1. Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood: ANSWER65 - 74
young old 75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old old
100 and older elite old
2. Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults: ANSWER Yearly
flu vaccine pneumococcal vaccine
Shingles vaccine
tetanus and booster every 10 years
wear seat belts
alcohol in moderation
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user/Edufiles
avoid smoking
smoke detectors
prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered rugs
medications as prescribed
avoid OTC medications unless primary care phyisican directs
Yearly physicial
regular exercise
socialization
reminisce
3. Common health Issues and Concerns older adults: ANSWER Decreased
nutrition and hydration
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
4. GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Complex Syndrome: ANSWER
Under nutrition Impaired mobility
Depression
Cognitive impairment
5. Depression older adults: ANSWER Most common mental health/behavioral
health prob- lem among older adults.
Use Geriatric Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations
Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
6. Dementia older adults: ANSWER slowly
progresses generally chronic
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intellectual impairment
Most common Alzheimer's
Multi-infarct dementia, the second most common resulting from a vascular disorder
7. Delirium older adults: ANSWER Acute and
fluctuating onset results from an unfamiliar place
Symptoms - inattentiveness, disorganized thinking, and altered level of conscious-
ness
8. Nurse's role in Rehab: ANSWER 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
9. Safe Patient Handing and Mobility (SPHM): ANSWER -Maintain a wide, stable
base with your feet
-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 to prevent your spine from rotating
- Keep the patient as close to your body as possible to prevent reaching
10. walker - assisted and cane - assisted procedure: ANSWER - Apply a
transfer belt around patients waist
- guide patient to a standing position
- remind patient to place both hands on the walker
- ensure that the patient's body is well balanced
