Nu 386 Exam 1 Guide With
Complete Solution
Lab Values
WBC 5000- 10,000/mm3
Hematocrit (Hct) Male: 40-45%, Female: 38-47%
Hemoglobin (Hgb) Male: 13.5-18%, Female: 12-16%
Platelets (PLTs) 150-400
Blood Glucose: 70-100mg/dl
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): 10-30-mg/dl
Creatinine (Cr) 0.5-1.5 mg/dl
Sodium (Na+) 135-145mEq/L
Potassium (K+) 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Chloride (Cl-) 95-105mEq/L
Geriatrics
Branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems
Gerentology
The study of aging and the elderly
Ageism
,Prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age
Elder Mistreatment (EM)
Describes intentional acts of omission or commission by a caregiver or
"trusted other" that cause harm or serious risk of harm to a vulnerable older
adult
Ethnogeriatrics
The effects of ethnicity and culture on the health and well-being of older
adults
frail older adults
-Usually over age 75 with multiple physical, cognitive, and/or mental
conditions
-Conditions often interfere with self-management and the ability to perform
daily activities independently
Relocation Stress Syndrome
the physical and emotional distress that occurs after the person moves from
one setting to another
-disruption
-confusion
-anxiety
-depression
gerontologic nursing
,-Focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the older adults.
-Strives to help older adults achieve optimum levels pf physical, social,
spiritual, and psychological health so they can achieve wholeness
young-old adult
65-74 years old
General Aging Statistics
-65 and over age group now comprise 13% of the U.S. pop
-Women approx. age 78 years
-Men approx. age 71 years
-Majority of older people live in the community, NOT in nursing homes
-5% in nursing home
-70-90% of older people have one or more chronic health problems
Positive outcomes of aging statistics
-Education levels are increasing
-Average US life expectancy increased
-The gender gap in life expectancy is narrowing
Challanges of aging statistics
-Obesity rates raising
-Wider economic disparities
-More older adults are divorced
, -More older adults living alone
-Nursing care home percentage is expected to rise
-Alzheimer's disease will rise
-Social security/medicare coverage will rise
old-old adult
85 years of age and older
Theories of Aging
Biological:
-Genetic ("Biological clock")
-Wear and Tear
-Environmental
-Immunity
-Neuroendocrine
Complete Solution
Lab Values
WBC 5000- 10,000/mm3
Hematocrit (Hct) Male: 40-45%, Female: 38-47%
Hemoglobin (Hgb) Male: 13.5-18%, Female: 12-16%
Platelets (PLTs) 150-400
Blood Glucose: 70-100mg/dl
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): 10-30-mg/dl
Creatinine (Cr) 0.5-1.5 mg/dl
Sodium (Na+) 135-145mEq/L
Potassium (K+) 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Chloride (Cl-) 95-105mEq/L
Geriatrics
Branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems
Gerentology
The study of aging and the elderly
Ageism
,Prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age
Elder Mistreatment (EM)
Describes intentional acts of omission or commission by a caregiver or
"trusted other" that cause harm or serious risk of harm to a vulnerable older
adult
Ethnogeriatrics
The effects of ethnicity and culture on the health and well-being of older
adults
frail older adults
-Usually over age 75 with multiple physical, cognitive, and/or mental
conditions
-Conditions often interfere with self-management and the ability to perform
daily activities independently
Relocation Stress Syndrome
the physical and emotional distress that occurs after the person moves from
one setting to another
-disruption
-confusion
-anxiety
-depression
gerontologic nursing
,-Focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the older adults.
-Strives to help older adults achieve optimum levels pf physical, social,
spiritual, and psychological health so they can achieve wholeness
young-old adult
65-74 years old
General Aging Statistics
-65 and over age group now comprise 13% of the U.S. pop
-Women approx. age 78 years
-Men approx. age 71 years
-Majority of older people live in the community, NOT in nursing homes
-5% in nursing home
-70-90% of older people have one or more chronic health problems
Positive outcomes of aging statistics
-Education levels are increasing
-Average US life expectancy increased
-The gender gap in life expectancy is narrowing
Challanges of aging statistics
-Obesity rates raising
-Wider economic disparities
-More older adults are divorced
, -More older adults living alone
-Nursing care home percentage is expected to rise
-Alzheimer's disease will rise
-Social security/medicare coverage will rise
old-old adult
85 years of age and older
Theories of Aging
Biological:
-Genetic ("Biological clock")
-Wear and Tear
-Environmental
-Immunity
-Neuroendocrine
