WGU C475 FLASH CARDS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS ALREADY GRADED A+.

Baby Boomers Aging adults born from . They will reach retirement starting . This large segment of the population will require increased numbers of healthcare providers Ageism Negative attitude toward aging or older adults Negative attitude toward aging or older adults Characterized by beta amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles Aphasia is the most common language disorder in the elderly and occurs in up to a third of the patients in an acute phase following stroke. Aphasia is an inability to express or understand the meaning of words due to damage in the language areas. Damage is most frequently due to stroke in the left hemisphere, but can be due to brain tumor, trauma, infection, dementia, or surgery. In addition to spoken language, writing, reading, and the ability to gesture also may be impaired Changes of aging that could affect therapeutic communication Visual communication- position objects within their visual field. Hearing communication- Do not shout. Project voice from the diaphragm (deepens tone). Stand in front of them if they can lip read. Speak into the good ear. Limit background noise. Allow adequate time for a response. Use short sentences and speak clearly. Enunciate words. Write things out. Speech Communication-individuals with speech or language difficulties might be more anxious or self-aware. Limit distractions, make eye contact, position yourself in front of the person. Use facial or body language. Use written communication. Use short complete sentences. Summarize message for accuracy. Take your time. Satir's Basic principles for Communication invite, arrange environment, maximize communication, maximize understanding, and follow through AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) refers to all forms of communication that enhance or supplement speech and writing, either, temporarily or permanently. AAC can both enhance (augmentative) and replace (alternative) conventional forms of expression for people who can't communicate through speech, writing, or gestures. difference between ADLs and IADLs (instrumental activities of daily living) Activities of daily living (ADLs): include activities of daily life such as bathing, dressing, transferring, walking, eating, and continence. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs): Activities related to independent living, they include meal preparation, money management, shopping, housework, and using a telephone. Nurses can use instruments to identify elderly individuals who benefit from an increased level of care or add support. What is the criterion for the pneumococcal vaccine? Pneumococcal vaccine is given once for clients who are 65 years of age or older. There is evidence to support one-time-only revaccination for clients 75 years or older who have not been vaccinated in 5 or more years. In most cases of elder abuse who is the perpetrator? Most cases of elder abuse are perpetrated by a family member, and reasons for the abuse include caregiver burnout and stress, financial worries, trans-generational violence and psychopathology in the abuser. Women and dependent elders tend to be the most vulnerable to abuse. There are three types of assessments: Physical, Cognitive and Functional. Physical assessment is assessing the patient's physical health. It included vital signs, assessing for pain, blood pressure problems, irregular heartbeat, abnormal breath sounds, etc. Functional assessment is assessing what the older adult can still for themselves. Bathing, eating, getting dress, brushing their teeth and more are functional abilities. Functional abilities can be altered due to physical impairment and illness. Dr. Katz and Dr. Barthel developed ADL/IADL indexes to measure the patient's functional abilities. Cognitive- thought processing, thinking and reasoning skills. SPICES An overall Assessment Tool of Older Adults. S is for Sleep Disorders. P is for Problems with Bathing or Feeding, I Incontinence, C is for Confusion, E is for Evidence of Falls, S is for Skin Breakdown