Day 8 Key Points Flashcards
1
Q
foot drop
A
- severe contracture
- can occur quickly when confined to bed
2
Q
atrophy
A
-muscle wasting from lack of use
3
Q
kegel exercises
A
-contract and release muscles of pelvic floor
4
Q
is cognitive impairment a normal part of aging?
A
-no
5
Q
dementia
A
- not a disease
- can be acute or chronic
- set of symptoms that affect thinking
6
Q
delirium
A
- acut, confusional state
- disorientation comes on quickly
7
Q
alzheimer’s disease
A
- physical and chemical changes in brain
- massive cell loss changes the whole brain
8
Q
mild alzheimer’s
A
- decreased concentration and attention
- difficulty balancing checkbook
- unkept appearance
9
Q
moderate alzheimer’s
A
- perservation
- hallucinations
- sundowning
10
Q
perservation
A
-repetitive behavior, verbalizations
11
Q
sundowning
A
- “late day confusion”
- an increase i nanxiety, agitation, and behavior late in the day/early evening
12
Q
severe alzheimer’s
A
- loss in ability to communicate
- total dependence
- ability to swallow progressively worsens
13
Q
what is the last sense before death?
A
hearing
14
Q
5 stages of grief
A
- DABDA
- Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression/Apathy, acceptance
15
Q
post mortem care
A
-care of body after death
-follow standard precaution
leave their belongings like glasses, hearing aid, etc with body
