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Assessing the aging populations Flashcards

1
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What might changing and aging and medical conditions present as in older adults

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Depression

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2
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What can depression do to physical symptoms

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exacerbate them

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What are advantages of mental health screening tools

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quick way to learn about problems

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4
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What are disadvantages to mental health screening tools

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may not always be administered by the appropriate professional
identifies symptoms only not how it affects them

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5
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Who can administer mental health screenings

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any health professional

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6
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What are characteristics of the geriatric depression scale

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designed for elderly
high validity and reliability
self administration

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What is the purpose of mental status screenings

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screen for possible dementia

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8
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What is dementia

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not a disease but a constellation of symptoms

increases with age

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9
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What are the 2 types of dementia

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Reversible and irreversible

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10
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What are examples of irreversible dementia

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huntingtons, alzheimers, parkinsons

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Wha are examples of reversible dementia

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head injury, alcohol related

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12
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What do mental status screening measure

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Memory
orientation
language
writing/constructional abilities
higher cognitive functions
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13
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What is good at screening cognition

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Mini cog

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14
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What are other depression screenings

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Zung self rating depression scale

beck depression inventory

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How to assess social function, support, and status

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Eval of coping mechanisms
Eval of social support
screening tools

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What are functional assessments

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beginning and end point based on functional outcome and independence

17
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What are some functional assessments

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Barthel index
Functional status questionnaire
Katz ADL index
Kitchen task assessment

18
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What might you need to modify on assessments

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Enlarge print 
read it to them
change voice
adequate lighting
ake more time
repeat 
make environment more suitable
19
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What are 3 components in assessment of older adults

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Mental status
Functional status
Modifications when assessing older adults

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