Galen College Of Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts NUR 242
,NUR 242 Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood ... CORRECT ANSWER... 65 -
74 young old
75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old old
100 and older elite old
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults ... CORRECT
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
Common health Issues and Concerns older adults ... CORRECT
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
GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Complex Syndrome ... CORRECT
ANSWER... Under nutrition
Impaired mobility
Depression
Cognitive impairment
, Depression older adults ... CORRECT ANSWER... Most common mental
health/behavioral health problem among older adults.
Use Geriatric Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations
Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
Dementia older adults ... CORRECT ANSWER... slowly progresses
generally chronic
intellectual impairment
Most common Alzheimer's
Multi-infarct dementia, the second most common resulting from a vascular
disorder
Delirium older adults ... CORRECT ANSWER... Acute and fluctuating
onset
results from an unfamiliar place
Symptoms - inattentiveness, disorganized thinking, and altered level of
consciousness
Nurse's role in Rehab ... CORRECT ANSWER... Advocate for the patient
and family
Create therapeutic rehab milieu
provide whole person patient-centered care
Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts NUR 242
,NUR 242 Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood ... CORRECT ANSWER... 65 -
74 young old
75 - 84 middle old
85 - 99 old old
100 and older elite old
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults ... CORRECT
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
Common health Issues and Concerns older adults ... CORRECT
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
GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Complex Syndrome ... CORRECT
ANSWER... Under nutrition
Impaired mobility
Depression
Cognitive impairment
, Depression older adults ... CORRECT ANSWER... Most common mental
health/behavioral health problem among older adults.
Use Geriatric Depression Scale form
Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations
Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)
Secondary or situational
Dementia older adults ... CORRECT ANSWER... slowly progresses
generally chronic
intellectual impairment
Most common Alzheimer's
Multi-infarct dementia, the second most common resulting from a vascular
disorder
Delirium older adults ... CORRECT ANSWER... Acute and fluctuating
onset
results from an unfamiliar place
Symptoms - inattentiveness, disorganized thinking, and altered level of
consciousness
Nurse's role in Rehab ... CORRECT ANSWER... Advocate for the patient
and family
Create therapeutic rehab milieu
provide whole person patient-centered care
