FREC 3 TEST
What diseases are older people more sucseptible to? - ANSWERS-
COPD
CHD
Cancer
Osteoarthirtis
Respiratory disease
Dementia
Stroke
Osteoporosis
Parkinson's
Rheumatoid arthiritis
Catarct
Intrinsic risk factors for old people falling - ANSWERS-Poor mobility
History of falls - biggest risk factor
Medical conditions
Sensory deficits
Poor nutriton
Emotional distress/depression
Poor mobility
Cognitive impairment
,Continence problems
Extrinsic risk factors for old people falling - ANSWERS-Footwear
Environmental hazards
Poor lighting
How can we prevent old people falling - ANSWERS-1) Recognise RF
2) Make safe
3) Advise
4) Care concerns
Things to consider when managing old people who have fallen -
ANSWERS-hypothermia
pressure sores - can occur within 30 mins - 3 grades
How to conduct a triage - ANSWERS-p4 - dead
p3 - walking, alert
p2 - not walking, alert
p1 - not walking, not alert
Causes of choking - ANSWERS-spasm/swellling
vomitting
trauma obstruction e.g.
medical obstruction e.g. anaphylaxis
, anatomical challenges
situational
Signs and symptoms of choking - ANSWERS-clutching neck
cyanosis
unconscious with noisy breathing
cant talk in full sentences
coughing
wheezing
salivation
leaning forwards
Management of choking - ANSWERS-cough
5 back blows, followed by 5 abdominal/chest thrusts
check between each blow/thrust for dislodging
if they go unconscious -> laryngoscopy -> CPR 30:2 or 15:2
o2 levels for different masks - ANSWERS-BVM 15L
non-rebreather 10-15L
nasal cannula 2-4L
venturi 4L
Risk Factors for respiratory diseases - ANSWERS-adverse weather
conditions
What diseases are older people more sucseptible to? - ANSWERS-
COPD
CHD
Cancer
Osteoarthirtis
Respiratory disease
Dementia
Stroke
Osteoporosis
Parkinson's
Rheumatoid arthiritis
Catarct
Intrinsic risk factors for old people falling - ANSWERS-Poor mobility
History of falls - biggest risk factor
Medical conditions
Sensory deficits
Poor nutriton
Emotional distress/depression
Poor mobility
Cognitive impairment
,Continence problems
Extrinsic risk factors for old people falling - ANSWERS-Footwear
Environmental hazards
Poor lighting
How can we prevent old people falling - ANSWERS-1) Recognise RF
2) Make safe
3) Advise
4) Care concerns
Things to consider when managing old people who have fallen -
ANSWERS-hypothermia
pressure sores - can occur within 30 mins - 3 grades
How to conduct a triage - ANSWERS-p4 - dead
p3 - walking, alert
p2 - not walking, alert
p1 - not walking, not alert
Causes of choking - ANSWERS-spasm/swellling
vomitting
trauma obstruction e.g.
medical obstruction e.g. anaphylaxis
, anatomical challenges
situational
Signs and symptoms of choking - ANSWERS-clutching neck
cyanosis
unconscious with noisy breathing
cant talk in full sentences
coughing
wheezing
salivation
leaning forwards
Management of choking - ANSWERS-cough
5 back blows, followed by 5 abdominal/chest thrusts
check between each blow/thrust for dislodging
if they go unconscious -> laryngoscopy -> CPR 30:2 or 15:2
o2 levels for different masks - ANSWERS-BVM 15L
non-rebreather 10-15L
nasal cannula 2-4L
venturi 4L
Risk Factors for respiratory diseases - ANSWERS-adverse weather
conditions
