Nursing Funds. 101- HCC exam with
complete solutions
What are the categories of the elderly? - ANSWER-The young- 60-74
The old- 75-84
The old old - 85-100
Centenarians- 100+
What are some resources for caregivers of Alzheimer's? - ANSWER--Healthcare
providers
-Respite care
-Hospice
-Assisted Living
-Home Care Services
What happens during late stages of Alzheimer's? - ANSWER-Lose ability to respond to
the environment, speak, and control movement
What is gerontological nursing? - ANSWER-Nursing sub specialty dealing particularly
with the care of older adults
What are the physical changes with aging? - ANSWER--Integumentary
-Neuromuscular
-Sensory/ Perception
-Pulmonary
-Cardiovascular
_Gastrointestinal
-Urinary
What are some good health promotion for the elderly? - ANSWER--Health test's and
screening
-Safety
-Nutrition
, -Elimination
-Social Interactions
What are the stages of Alzheimer's? - ANSWER--Early or mild
-Middle or moderate
-Late or severe
The most common form of Dementia? - ANSWER-Alzheimer's Disease
What is Dementia? - ANSWER-A group of conditions that gradually destroy brain cells
and lead to progressive decline in function
What are some non-pharmacologic treatments for Alzheimer's? - ANSWER--Try to keep
a routine
-Redirect Attention
-Never argue
-Relaxation strategies
How does vitamin E help Alzheimer's? - ANSWER-May help brain cells defend against
free radicals
What are the nursing responsibilities for Memantine? - ANSWER--Assess client's
cognitive ability
-Assess for side effects of constipation
What teaching should happen for Memantine? - ANSWER--Take daily
-Refrigerate medication
-Educate side effects
What does Memantine do? - ANSWER-Regulates the activity of glutamate, brain's
messenger chemical involved in info processing, storage and retreival
What are the top Alzheimer's medications? - ANSWER--Cholinesterase inhibitors
-Memantine
What are some cognitive changes with aging? - ANSWER--Memory
-Perception
-Learning
What are the psychosocial theories of aging? - ANSWER--Disengagement
-Activity
complete solutions
What are the categories of the elderly? - ANSWER-The young- 60-74
The old- 75-84
The old old - 85-100
Centenarians- 100+
What are some resources for caregivers of Alzheimer's? - ANSWER--Healthcare
providers
-Respite care
-Hospice
-Assisted Living
-Home Care Services
What happens during late stages of Alzheimer's? - ANSWER-Lose ability to respond to
the environment, speak, and control movement
What is gerontological nursing? - ANSWER-Nursing sub specialty dealing particularly
with the care of older adults
What are the physical changes with aging? - ANSWER--Integumentary
-Neuromuscular
-Sensory/ Perception
-Pulmonary
-Cardiovascular
_Gastrointestinal
-Urinary
What are some good health promotion for the elderly? - ANSWER--Health test's and
screening
-Safety
-Nutrition
, -Elimination
-Social Interactions
What are the stages of Alzheimer's? - ANSWER--Early or mild
-Middle or moderate
-Late or severe
The most common form of Dementia? - ANSWER-Alzheimer's Disease
What is Dementia? - ANSWER-A group of conditions that gradually destroy brain cells
and lead to progressive decline in function
What are some non-pharmacologic treatments for Alzheimer's? - ANSWER--Try to keep
a routine
-Redirect Attention
-Never argue
-Relaxation strategies
How does vitamin E help Alzheimer's? - ANSWER-May help brain cells defend against
free radicals
What are the nursing responsibilities for Memantine? - ANSWER--Assess client's
cognitive ability
-Assess for side effects of constipation
What teaching should happen for Memantine? - ANSWER--Take daily
-Refrigerate medication
-Educate side effects
What does Memantine do? - ANSWER-Regulates the activity of glutamate, brain's
messenger chemical involved in info processing, storage and retreival
What are the top Alzheimer's medications? - ANSWER--Cholinesterase inhibitors
-Memantine
What are some cognitive changes with aging? - ANSWER--Memory
-Perception
-Learning
What are the psychosocial theories of aging? - ANSWER--Disengagement
-Activity
