Adult Chronic Health Issues ch 29 Flashcards
What is a POLST?
*DNR Specific order from provider to not use CPR
*Signed by provider and client and specific medical orders to be carried out by health care workers when the client is unable to speak.
*Differs from state to state
where should a PLOST be placed in a home and for who to see?
*Used by first responders
*Post on refrigerator
What type of diet/lifestyle helps prevent osteoporosis?
*calcium and vit D rich and avoiding medications that cause bone loss.
*limit alcohol consumption
*no smoking
What type of services characterize assisted living
single share room to opulent independent living accommodations in a full-service life-care community
What type of services characterize long-term care and rehab (nursing homes)
*provides a safe environment, special diets, and activities, routine personal care, and the treatment and management of health care needs for those needing rehab
What type of services characterize home health, palliative care, and hospice
health care in individual’s homes.
*Palliative care focuses on quality of life, “whole person” care across a continuum
*Hospice is caring for and supporting life to its fullest until death occurs (end-of-life care)
What type of services characterize adult day health
for those whose mental/physical function requires them to obtain more health care and supervision. Often individuals return home to their caregivers at night. Some settings offer RESPITE care for short-term overnight relief for caregivers.
What is the importance of community education regarding breast cancer?
early detection will help reduce the burden of cancer and improve cancer treatment
What is the population most at risk for testicular cancer?
white men, ages 15-34
What are the designations for normal, overweight, obese and extreme obese related to adults and BMI?
*Normal: <18.5-24.9
*Overweight: 25.0-29.9
*Obesity: 30.0-39.9
*Extreme obesity: > 40
What are the implications of African American race in regard to the 6 major chronic diseases listed
Increased risk for HTN, CVD, DM, stroke, STDs, gestational DM, breast cancer,
What are the components of an Advanced Medical Directive?
*is based on the values of the client
*Has 2 parts: Living will and Durable Medical Power of Attorney
When can FMLA be used?
up to 12 weeks per year
*to care for spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition
significance of BMI as a predictor
used to define over- weight and obesity in individuals. BMI is the relationship of body weight and height.
What characteristics increase the risk for a man to develop prostate cancer?
*non heart healthy practices
*55-69 y.o.
*African American
*fam hx
