NUR 242 MED SURG EXAM
1.Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood
ANSWER 65 - 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 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
1.Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood
ANSWER 65 - 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 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
