NURS253 exam 3: Functional Assessment Of The
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perceived strain by person who cares for an elderly, chronically ill or disabled
person; linked to caregiver's ability to cope and handle stress; level of care older
adult requires may exceed caregiver ability
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functional assessment of the older
1 caregiver burden 2
adult requirements
3 functional assessment 4 older adults
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functional assessment of knowledge of normal aging changes and effects of
the older adult chronic diseases, heredity and lifestyle; multiple
requirements disciplines may participate
, multidimensional and incorporates not only physical
examination but also assessments of mental status,
comprehensive geriatric
functional status, social and economic status, pain and
assessment
examination of physical environment for safety
concerns
early recognition of preserving function and quality of life for older adults
disabilities and treatable
conditions is crucial in...
US older adult population people 65 years and older totaled 13.3% of US
2010 population and 13.6 million short hospital stays
heterogeneous, and differences exist among biological,
older adults
physical and emotional rates of the aging
cost of personal caregiving 450 billion in 2005
do not always represent pathology; due to
normal changes of aging acute/chronic illnesses, including hospitalization, older
adults may be predisposed to disability
must be identified early to avoid functional decline;
examples are urinary incontinence, fragile skin,
geriatric syndromes
confusion, problems with eating or feeding, falls and
sleep disorders
one's ability to perform activities necessary to live in
society; includes driving, using phone, and performing
functional ability personal tasks; incorporates physiological and
psychological status and physical and social
environment
actual performance of of activities and tasks associated
with current life roles; dependent on motivation, vision
functional status
and hearing, degree of assistance needed to
accomplish tasks and cognition
history and physical exam
baseline assessment
use objective measures
to determine efficacy of treatments
for continuing comparison
why use objective
often needed for eligibility to obtain services such as
measures in baseline
durable medical equipment, home modifications, and
assessment
inpatient or outpatient rehab services
can identify areas for current and future planning
Older Adult – Questions With Proper Solutions
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Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
perceived strain by person who cares for an elderly, chronically ill or disabled
person; linked to caregiver's ability to cope and handle stress; level of care older
adult requires may exceed caregiver ability
Choose an answer
functional assessment of the older
1 caregiver burden 2
adult requirements
3 functional assessment 4 older adults
Don't know?
Terms in this set (50)
functional assessment of knowledge of normal aging changes and effects of
the older adult chronic diseases, heredity and lifestyle; multiple
requirements disciplines may participate
, multidimensional and incorporates not only physical
examination but also assessments of mental status,
comprehensive geriatric
functional status, social and economic status, pain and
assessment
examination of physical environment for safety
concerns
early recognition of preserving function and quality of life for older adults
disabilities and treatable
conditions is crucial in...
US older adult population people 65 years and older totaled 13.3% of US
2010 population and 13.6 million short hospital stays
heterogeneous, and differences exist among biological,
older adults
physical and emotional rates of the aging
cost of personal caregiving 450 billion in 2005
do not always represent pathology; due to
normal changes of aging acute/chronic illnesses, including hospitalization, older
adults may be predisposed to disability
must be identified early to avoid functional decline;
examples are urinary incontinence, fragile skin,
geriatric syndromes
confusion, problems with eating or feeding, falls and
sleep disorders
one's ability to perform activities necessary to live in
society; includes driving, using phone, and performing
functional ability personal tasks; incorporates physiological and
psychological status and physical and social
environment
actual performance of of activities and tasks associated
with current life roles; dependent on motivation, vision
functional status
and hearing, degree of assistance needed to
accomplish tasks and cognition
history and physical exam
baseline assessment
use objective measures
to determine efficacy of treatments
for continuing comparison
why use objective
often needed for eligibility to obtain services such as
measures in baseline
durable medical equipment, home modifications, and
assessment
inpatient or outpatient rehab services
can identify areas for current and future planning
