Ch.39 Geriatrics Flashcards
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Chronic
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- Long term
- Gradually Progressing
2
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Acute
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- Rapid onset
- Tends to be an exacerbation of a chronic illness
3
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Cardiovascular changes
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- Stenosis
- Regurgitation
- Hypertrophy
- Dysrhythmias
- Arteriosclerosis
4
Q
Respiratory changes
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- Muscles Decrease
- Lungs and Ribs lose elasticity
- Diminished disease resistance
5
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Neuro changes
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- Reflexes slow
- Eyesight diminishes
- Brain shrinks
6
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GI system
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- Decreased taste
- Constipation
- Chronic Heartburn
7
Q
Stenosis
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NARROWING of the valve opening
8
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Cardiac hypertrophy
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Thickening of the heart walls
9
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Dysrhythmias
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Are irregular contractions of the myocardium secondary to electrical disturbances in the heart.
10
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Arteriosclerosis
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Hardening of the arteries
11
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Endocrine System
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- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Fluid retention
- Dehydration
12
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Musculoskeletal System
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- Osteoporosis
- Kyphosis
13
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Kyphosis
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Discs in the spine begins to narrow which causes curvature of the spine
14
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Osteoporosis
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Loss of minerals in the bones due to aging
15
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Renal System
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- Kidney don’t filter blood as efficiently
- Blood flow to the kidneys is decreased
16
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The skin system
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- Skin will thin
- Wounds won’t heal
- Thermoregulation lessens
17
Q
Thorough primary assessment
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- Mental Status
- ABC
- Skin signs
18
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Most important question to ask yourself after you primary assessment
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Stable or unstable
