Care of The Older Person Flashcards
Gerontology is
the study of the aging process
Geriatrics is
the care of aging people.
W hen communicating with elderly residents, you should
Face the resident and make eye contact
How many tips does a quad-cane base have?
Four (4)
Physical reminders of growing old can threaten
self-esteem and independence.
What is a developmental task of late adulthood?
Coping with a partner’s death
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting loss?
Encourage the client to talk about the loss
What injury are elderly patients at highest risk for?
Falls
Most older people live:
In a family setting
True or false
Most older persons have frequent contact with their children
True
Money Problems can result with retirement because
The person is unable to work
Social changes of aging include:
Retirement and deaths of loved ones
Strokes are seen in the elderly. A stroke occurs when
The brain is deprived of oxygen
Which of the following is a major reason for urinary incontinence in the elderly?
The muscle that keeps urine in the bladder weakens
Elderly residents sometimes appear stooped over and seem to have lost height. This is due to
Osteoporosis in the spinal column
