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Geriatrics Exam 1 Takeaways Questions With 100% Correct Answers.
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Geriatrics Exam 1 Takeaways Questions With 100% Correct Answers. 
 
What 4 things lead to successful aging? 
-Low rate of disease and disability 
-High cognition 
-High physical capacity 
-Active engagement with life 
What is the biological theory of aging? 
Aging is programmed 
Aging is accumulation of damage or error 
What is the psychosocial theory of aging? 
-Social engagement, physical activity, social roles, environmental factors 
What is ageism? 
Negative perception or attitude towards ag...
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Geriatrics Quiz 3
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Geriatrics Quiz 3 
 
The nurse caring for older adults knows age-related changes to the epidermis affect the older adult in which manner? 
Body temperature regulation is impaired. 
The aging patient presents to the clinic with multiple well-defined, small areas of skin that are more darkly pigmented than others on the hands, forearms, and face. How should the nurse document this finding? 
Senile lentigo 
The 80-year-old patient presents to the clinic for a routine check-up. The nurse notes the p...
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Geriatrics Quiz 2 Questions With 100% Correct Answers.
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Geriatrics Quiz 2 Questions With 100% Correct Answers. 
 
Which of the following is not a method for getting rehab facilities to reduce the use of restraints? 
a. have the staff try on physical restraints for 10 or 15 minutes 
b. invite staff from facilities already reducing the use of restraints to present how it has worked for them 
c. wait until all staff is onboard with accepting to reduce restraints before taking action 
d. stress the resident's quality of life that removing restraints can...
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AEMT- Chapter 45: Geriatrics verified to pass 2023/2024
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AEMT- Chapter 45: GeriatricsAlzheimer’s Disease - correct answer A common form of dementia a progressive loss of cognitive function including memory loss, confusion, and alterations in emotions and behavior 
 
Cataracts - correct answer Clouding of the lens of the eye 
 
Confabulation - correct answer A finding in some forms of dementia, A patient unconscious attempt to fill in gaps of memory with events that could have happened but did not happen in that instance 
 
Decubitus Ulcers - correct...
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Ch. 9 (Geriatrics)- Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults 2023/2024 passed
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Ch. 9 (Geriatrics)- Meeting Safety Needs of Older AdultsHow does decreased visual acuity affect the elderly when taking medications - correct answer A decrease in vision makes it difficult for the elderly to read labels and directions on prescriptions 
 
How does decreased auditory acuity affect the elderly - correct answer A decrease in hearing puts the elderly at risk for not hearing warning signs, motor vehicles or sirens, or smoke alarms to alert them to leave the building 
 
How does a decr...
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Ch. 35: Geriatric Emergencies fully solved graded A+
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Ch. 35: Geriatric Emergencies 
1. Define the term geriatrics. (p 1283) - correct answer the assessment and treatment of disease in someone who is 65 or older 
 
2. Recognize some of the special aspects of the lives of older people. (pp ) - correct answer -respect them, avoid ageism 
-common stereotypes: dementia, hard of hearing, and sedentary lifestyle or immobile 
 
3. Know generational considerations when communicating with a geriatric patient. (pp ) - correct answer 1. identify yourself 
2. ...
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Chapter 38 Geriatrics correctly answered rated A+
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Chapter 38 Geriatrics 
What is the most common cause of EMS responses to the elderly and a frequent cause of injury? 
A) A. Abuse 
B) B. Falls 
C) C. Overdoses 
D) D. Suicide attempts - correct answer B 
 
Often older patients and those with osteoporosis have a curvature of the thoracic spine that is also known as hunchback deformity or: 
A) A. Buffalo hump 
B) B. Herniation of the spine 
C) C. Kyphosis 
D) D. Parkinson's disease - correct answer C 
 
An acute often reversible, intermittent, gl...
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Chapter 44: Geriatrics questions n answers rated A+ 2023/2024
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Chapter 44: Geriatricsgeriatrics - correct answer branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems 
 
cardiovascular disease - correct answer a disease of the heart and blood vessels 
 
diabetes mellitus (DM) - correct answer lack of insulin secretion or resistance of insulin in promoting sugar, starch, and fat metabolism in cells 
 
DM - correct answer abbrev: diabetes mellitus 
 
Osteoporosis - correct answer A condition in which the body's bones become weak and br...
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EMT Chapter 36 - Geriatric Emergencies questions and answers rated A+ 2023/2024
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EMT Chapter 36 - Geriatric Emergencies1. To minimize distractions and confusion when assessing an older patient, you should: 
A. dismiss the family members from the room or area. 
B. have only one EMT speak to the patient at a time. 
C. elevate your voice and speak directly to the patient. 
D. perform a physical exam and then talk to the patient. - correct answer B 
 
2. General communication techniques with the elderly include: 
A. using medical terms to ensure patient understanding. 
B. expla...
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EMT Geriatric Emergencies with 100% correct answers 2023/2024
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EMT Geriatric EmergenciesWhich of the following is generally NOT acceptable when interviewing an older patient? 
 
a. Do not initiate eye contact, because geriatric patients might find this disrespectful 
b. Speak slowly and distinctly 
c. Give the patient time to respond unless the condition appears urgent 
d. Explain what you are doing before you do it - correct answer a. Do not initiate eye contact, because geriatric patients might find this disrespectful 
 
In contrast to younger patients, o...
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