CH 45 Geriatric Emergencies

Question 1

1. Describe the old-age dependency ratio. (p 2539)

Question 2

2. Describe the phenomenon known as “the graying of America.” (p 2539)

Question 3

3. Discuss the social, economic, & psychosocial factors affecting the the older population. (Pg 2539-2540

Question 4

4. Identify the physiologic changes in the various body systems as people age. (pp 2541-2548)

Question 5

5. Identify special considerations when performing patient assessment of a geriatric patient. (pp 2548-2554)

Question 6

6. Describe the steps in the primary survey for providing emergency care to a geriatric patient including the elements of the GEMS diamond. (Pg 2549-2551)

Question 7

7. Describe the pathophysiology of geriatric respiratory conditions the signs and symptoms, & the emergency medical care strategies used in managing each condition. (Pg 2554-2556)

Question 8

8. Describe the pathophysiology of geriatric cardiovascular conditions the signs and symptoms, & the emergency medical care strategies used in managing each condition. (Pg 2556-2560)

Question 9

9. Describe the pathophysiology of geriatric neurologic conditions the signs and symptoms, & the emergency medical care strategies used in managing each of these conditions. (Pg 2560-2563

Question 10

10. Describe the pathophysiology of geriatric gastrointestinal conditions the signs and symptoms, & the emergency medical care strategies used in managing each condition. (Pg 2563-2566)

Question 11

11. Describe the pathophysiology of geriatric renal conditions, the S/S & the emergency medical care strategies used in managing each condition. (Pg 2566-2568)

Question 12

12. Describe the pathophysiology of geriatric endocrine conditions, the S/S, & the emergency medical care strategies used in managing each condition. (Pg 2568-2569)

Question 13

13. Describe the pathophysiology of sepsis , the S/S, & the emergency medical care strategies used in managing each condition. (Pg 2570

Question 14

14. Describe the pathophysiology of geriatric toxicology , the S/S, & the emergency medical care strategies used in managing each condition. (Pg 2570-2572)

Question 15

15. Discuss polypharmacy and medication noncompliance and their effects on patient assessment and care. (pp 2570-2571)

Question 16

16. Describe the pathophysiology of geriatric depression , the S/S, & the emergency medical care strategies used in managing each condition. (Pg 2572-2573)

Question 17

17. Describe the pathophysiology of geriatric integumentary conditions , the S/S, & the emergency medical care strategies used in managing each condition. (Pg 2573-2574)

Question 18

18. Describe the pathophysiology of geriatric musculoskeletal conditions , the S/S, & the emergency medical care strategies used in managing each condition. (Pg 2574-2575)

Question 19

19. Describe special considerations for a geriatric patient who has experienced trauma including performing the patient assessment process on a geriatric patient with a traumatic injury. (pp 2575-2579)

Question 20

20. Discuss elder abuse and neglect and their implications for assessing and treating the geriatric patient. (pp 2579-2580)

Question 21

21. Describe the role of hospice as part of end-of-life care. (o 2580)