Chapter 9 The Older person Flashcards
Development
Changes in mental, emotional, and social function
Developmental task
A skill that must be completed during a stage of development
Dysphasia
Difficulty swallowing
Dyspnea
Difficult, labored, or painful breathing
Geriatrics
The care of aging people
Gerontology
The study of the aging process
Growth
The physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady, orderly manner.
Menopause
When menstruation stops and there has been at least 1 year without a menstrual period
Podiatrist
A medical professional who treats disorders of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg
Presbyopia
Age-related (presby) farsightedness ( opus mean eye)
CCRC
Continuing Care Retirement Community
People age 85 and older are ?
The oldest- old
The study of the aging process is called
Gerontology
Retirement usually means
Lowered income
Which does NoT cause loneliness in older person?
Contact with other older persons
Older persons may choose to live with family members. Which is false?
There is always a lack of companionship
These statements are about a partners death. Which is False?
Preparing for the event lessons grief
Skin changes occur with again. Care should include the following EXCEPT?
A daily bath with soap
An older person complains of cold feet. You should
Provide socks
Aging causes changes in the musculoskeletal system. Which is False??
Bed rest is needed for loss of strength
Changes occur in the nervous system. Which is TRUe?
Less sleep is needed than when younger
Changes occur in the eye. Which is False?
Blue and green colors are easy to see
Which is NOT a common cause of hearing loss in older persons?
Ear infections
Arteries narrow and lose their elasticity. These changes result in
Poor circulation in to many body parts
An older person has cardiovascular changes. Care includes the following EXCEPT?
Long walks
Respiratory changes occur with aging. Which is False?
The side lying position is best for breathing! False
Older persons should avoid dry foods because of
Decrease in saliva
Changes occur in the digestive system. Older persons should eat ?
Dry and fatty foods
Changes occur in the urinary system. Which is True?
Fluids are needed for kidney function
The doctor orders increased fluid intake for an older person. You should ?
Give most of the fluid before 1700 (5:00pm)
Most older people live
In their own homes
These statements are about adult day care centers. Which is False?
Total assistance with personal care is provided
Which housing option provides lodging. Meals. And some help with personal care?
Board and care homes
A continuing care retirement community provides the following Except?
Adult foster care
A quality nursing center
A provides the needed level of care
