307 final Flashcards
What tests are commonly used for attention and concentration
Digit span (recite a series of numbers asking the patient to repeat them )
Serial 7s (start from 100, subtract 7 and keep subtracting 7…)
Spelling backwards (say a 5 letter world, spell it and then ask patient to spell it backwards)
Using an audioscope to assess hearing in an older adult patient, what dB is it set to
40dB
The 10 minute geriatric screener assesses what 3 domains
Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial
What is the scoring of the audit-c screening mean
Higher= more likely that drinking affects the persons life
4 or higher in male = positive
3 or higher in women = positive
What is performed during a general survey exam
Apparent state of health
Level of consciousness
Facial expressions
Posture, gait, motor activity and speech
Odors of breath and body
Skin color and obvious lesions
Dress, grooming hygiene
Signs of distress
Central cyanosis in infants suggests what
Congenital cardiac abnormalities as well as respiratory diseases
(It is always abnormal)
Acrocyanosis in infants is what?
Common appearance of bluish hands or feet shortly after birth is normal
Tachypnea, tachycardia, and hematomegaly in infants suggests what?
Congestive heart failure
A diffuse bulge outward of the left side of an infants chest suggest what?
Long standing cardiomegaly (an enlarged heart)
The most common dysrhythmia in infants is what
PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia) or
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT)
They the same thing.
Fourth heart sounds in children suggest what
Congestive heart failure
(Decreased ventricular compliance)
Facial characteristics of a child presenting with short palpebral fissures, wide flattened philtrum (vertical upper lip groove), and thin lips suggests what?
Fetal alcohol syndrome
What is echolalia
Repetition of words and phrases of others.
Common in toddlers
If happens past 3 years of age, suspect speech or developmental delay
Also indicates manic episodes or schizophrenia
What is the PLISS IT model?
Used to initiate discussion of sex
P=Permission from client to talk about it
LI= limited information needed provided
SS= specific suggestions given to client
IT= intensive therapy provided surrounding issues of sexuality for client.
What is the DRIP used for
To assess transient causes of incontinence in elderly
D= delirium
R= restricted mobility
I= infection, inflammation, impaction
P= polyuria, pharmaceuticals
Older adults (over 65) should have no more than how many drinks?
3 drinks on any one day or
7 drinks a week.
Hypothermia is more common in adults t/f
T
What is the single most common modifiable risk factor associated with falls
Medications
Instrumental activities of daily living
Using the phone
Shopping
Preparing food
Housekeeping
Laundry
Driving
Taking medication
Managing money
Physical ADLs
Bathing
Dressing
Toileting
Transferring
Continence
Feeding
SPICES
Is what?
Sleep disorders
Problems with eating or feeding
Incontinence
Confusion
Evidence of falls
Skin breakdown
A tool to assess geriatric syndromes related to functional decline
In older adults an S3 sound suggests what
Heart failure
an S4 sound can be heard in healthy older adults. T/f
True. Often suggests decrease ventricular compliance and impaired filling though.
Middle aged and older adults commonly have what kind of murmur?
Systolic aortic murmur.
Tanner stages in girls
Sexual maturity of breasts and pubic hair.
Stage 1 preadolescent
2-=11-12 yrs
3= 12-13
4= 13-15
5= older than 15
Normal onset of breast development is called what
Thelarche
Tanner Sexual maturity rating in boys
Stage 1= preadolescent
2= 11.5-12.5 yrs
3= 12.5-13.5
4= 13.5-15
5= older than 15
When testing for scoliosis an angle greater than what would be reason for concern and referral to specialist?
7 degrees
Risky behaviors in adolescence assessment tool
HEEADSSS
Home
Education/employment
Eating
Activities
Drugs/alcohol
Sexuality
Suicide/depression/self harm
Safety from injury and violence
At what age would you ask the parent to leave the room for part of the interview with a child
10-11
Common childhood infection presenting with erythema of posterior pharynx and palatal petechiae and a foul smelling exudate.
Strep throat
Strawberry tongue, white or yellow exudate on tonsils, beefy red uvula and palatal petechiae would indicate what
Strep throat.