-My-Hesi-Study-Guide

-My-Hesi-Study-Guide Geriatrics 1. HESI HINT: Confusion: not enough or too much stimulation 2. HESI HINT: decrease efficiency of heart and lungsdecrease oxygen utilizationdecrease activity tolerance. Recommend rehab programs, exercise, and nutrition Cardiovascular Disease: HESI HINTS 1. decreased cardiac output & dysrhythmias: syncope, falls, and TIAs 2. Respiratory A. Lungs are less elastic, which makes it more difficult to breathe B. Cough is not as efficient C. They are more likely to develop chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and pneumonia due to less efficient cough 3. GI A. Decreased enzymes-decreased efficiency of digestive process B. Decreased intestinal motility C. Laxative abuse D. Decrease in fluid intake and mobility 4. Urinary A. Urinary output is the first sign of loss of renal integrity B. lower specific gravity 1.001 C. Proteinuria D. BUN 30 E. DM: fatigue, infection, sensation F. Decreased GFRdecreased drug clearance A. Penicillin B. Tetracylcine C. Digoxin G. Decreased capacity of bladderfrequency and nocturia H. Weakeningdecreased urge and sensation to voidUTI I. Kegel exercises: tightening and relaxing the vaginal and urinary meatus to prevent incontinence 5. Neurologic A. Delay in reflex responses 6. LOC, sensory, & mental 7. Endocrine A. Decreased metabolism, aldosterone secretion, urinary output, and glucose intolerance B. Hypothyroidism can lead to depression C. Thyroid dysfunction and diabetes are most common 8. Musculoskeletal A. Decreased lean body mass and increased muscle fat 9. Hearing A. hearing of high-pitches diminishes first B. Presbycusis-decreased hearing acuity I. Decreased socialization II. Avoidance of friends and family Iii. Decreased sensory stimulation IV. hazardous conditions while driving 10. Pseudodementia A. Barbituates, lithium, atropine, bromides B. Nutrition deficiency C. Depression D. Metabolic disorders, hypothyroidism, anemia, and hypoglycemia E. Speak in calm voice and avoid excitement Respiratory 1. Pneumonia A. Increased respiratory rate B. Irritability and restlessness C. Fever, shaking, crackles (lungs are filled with fluid) D. Chills, productive cough (alveoli is filled with fluid) E. Confusion and lethargy in elderly F. Assess ABGs G. Deep breath, cough, suction H. Hint: irritability and restlessness are the first signs of cerebral hypoxia I. provide hydration J. Difficulty breathingstiff lungshypoxia K. Decreased breath soundscongested lungs 2. Always give steroids last A. Follow with oral hygiene due to risk of super-infection 3. Singulair (a leukotriene) A. chronic asthma 4. oral suctioning is not sterile 5. Mask, gloves, and goggles for suctioning 6. Acute Respiratory Failure A. Ph less than 7.35 B. Oxygen less than 50 C. C02 greater than 50 Neurosensory 1. Encephalitis