Chronic Aging Exam One Outline_ Key Concepts and Characteristics

Chronic Aging Outline Exam One


1.) Give an examples of subjective data and objective data for a
patient that in is in the geriatric population?
Subjective example :“ I am old”
Objective example: “ H1C is 6.0

2.) How would a nurse measure or define the health of the aging
adult?
Functional status or ability rather than absence of disease
Socioeconomic status, marital status, economic status,
degree of social interactions
Focus on the individual not the age
Morbidity and mortality
3.) A nurse is interacting with a patient that is generation Super
centenarian what are some characteristics of this generation?
****exact cause of longevity is unknown; contributing factors to
good health include quality of life
Japanese women or from France
Functioning independently or minimal assistance is required
Remarkably homogeneous
None had Parkinson’s disease
Healthy lifestyle

4.) A nurse is interacting with a patient that is The Centenarians, what
are some characteristics of this generation?

Between the ages 100-109 years old
Had all or almost all childhood diseases
White women living in urban areas of the Southern States
North Dakota had the largest number of this generation


5.) A nurse in interacting with a patient that is from The generation of
those in between; what are some characteristics ?
WAR WORLD TWO 1920-1945

, Group in between the Baby Boomers and the Centenarians
Includes survivors of the holocaust
Polio was a major fear and Aids

6.) A nurse in interacting with a patient that is in the generation of The
Baby Boomers what are some characteristics?

Youngest of the older generation born between 1946 and
1964
Antibiotic penicillin was developed during this time
High rates of chronic conditions, dementia, arthritis, heart
disease

7.) A patient wants to understand the word morbidity define it.
Disease


8.)A patient wants to understand the word mortality how would you define
it?
How long you can live


9.) What is the role of Gerontological Nurse?
Assist the older person to achieve the highest level of wellness in
relation to whatever situation exists
Empower enhance and support the achievement of wellness
Use available resources
Work with the person and significant others to develop affirming and
appropriate plan of care
9a.) How do we as nurses promote wellness?
Mobility, functionality , and communication
9b.) What are some interventions to promote wellness?
Promoting vaccinations; influenza, pneumococcal, and streptococcal

, Breast cancer screening
Colorectal screening
Vaginal and cervical cancer screening
Diabetes screening
Hearing and balance exams
Shingles vaccination
HIV screening
Prostate screening
9c.) What are the vaccinations a person should receive if they are 65
and older
Pneumonia every five years
Tetanus, Diphtheria and pertussis
TD every 10 years for booster
Influenza every year
Shingles 65 and older
9d.) Name some health protecting behaviors
Wear selts belts
Vaccinations
Use alcohol in moderation; no smoking
Install and maintain working smoke detectors
Create hazard free environment to prevent falls
Use medications as prescribed
Avoid over the counter medications unless prescribed
9E.) Name some health enhancing behaviors?
Have a yearly physical exam; see PHCP more frequently if other health
problems occur or are
present (HTN, DM).
• Reduce dietary fat to not more than 30% of calories
• Increase daily dietary intake of complex carbs and fiber containing foods
to 5 or more servings.
fruits, vegetables, grains
• Increase calcium intake 1000-1500 mg daily; vitamin D supplement