ch24: older adult (65-death) Flashcards
what population uses the most health care dollars in last 7yrs of life
older adult lol
what is the primary concern with older adults
health promotion
erikson’s psychosocial dev with older adult
ego integrity vs despair
- proud of what they’ve done or regretted life decisions
what exercises are great for older adults
continuous, rhythmic, but lower intensity
- walking, aquatic, golf
t/f: dementia is an inevitable outcome of age
false
what is mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
memory loss, language difficulties, and impaired judgement
dementia
- what is it
- tx
death of brain tissue
tx: meds, vaccine, stimulation, routines
postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD)
temporary disorientation with surgery and anesthesia
mini mental status exam (MMSE)
- what is it
- what score = cognitive impairment
- what 4 factors does it analyze
screening for cognitive disability in older adult
<23 = cognitive impairment
orientation to time, registration, naming, reading
t/f: safe sex and STDs are not as important for older adults to learn about
false - a BIG ISSUE
cannot assume older adults are not sexually active
nursing role with older adult
provide care, promote quality of life, promote health
maintain self care, prevent disease and injury
complications of chronic disease
limits daily activities, problems with ADL
impairs ability/motivation to learn health behaviors
what are the 3 major psychosocial theories of older adult
biology theory, sociological theory, developmental theory
peck’s stages of psychosocial dev for older adult
ego transcendence: facing reality of death constructively
havighurst disengagment theory for older adult
aging is inevitable; dec interaction between elder and social system is inevitable
- need to learn to accept change
